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Safari Itineraries to Tanzania

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Safaris in Tanzania are largely road-based as there isn’t a well-developed network of light aircraft routes, although it’s always possible to charter your own aircraft if you want to cover a particular itinerary. Most itineraries feature a 4-wheel drive Landcruiser, which gives you plenty of comfort both within the parks and on the open road. A pop-up roof gives superb game viewing, and a window seat is guaranteed on most departures.

It’s possible to have a vehicle just for you and your party at a supplement, which gives you more flexibility in terms of departure day and itinerary, plus more space and privacy too

 - a great option for a special trip such as a honeymoon or if you’re travelling with a small group or with a family.

Light aircraft do operate on certain routes, largely to the Serengeti and in the vast areas of Southern Tanzania. Travelling by light aircraft will give you spectacular views of the country, although luggage is strictly limited to 15 kg per person in soft-sided bags. Keep your camera handy!

Transfers within game reserves and game drives once you’re there are usually conducted in the lodge’s or camp’s own 4-wheel drive vehicles, which will be shared with other guests, although you can arrange for exclusive use of a vehicle (subject to availability and additional charge). Your guide will be local to the specific area, and their knowledge is exceptional.

Driving safaris in Tanzania tend to focus on the northern parks, and will combine different areas, each with its distinct landscapes and wildlife. Distances can mount up, but there’s plenty of rest stops and lots to see when you’re travelling from place to place, so you you really get a feel for the country - a driving safari is a rewarding adventure that you’ll never forget!

Your day typically starts around 6 am with an early wake up call and a coffee, before heading out for your first game drive of the day. You’ll be out and about in the game reserve for around two hours, exploring the local area and seeing what wildlife you can find. Your driver-guide is an expert in their particular region and know the best places for wildlife activity. Game viewing is not an exact science, so some game drives may be inundated with sightings while others may be less so. On your return to the lodge a sumptuous breakfast is served before you have some time to relax - some lodges and camps offer optional excursions if you want even more action!

Later in the afternoon your second game drive of the day takes place as the animals become more active after the heat of the day, then it’s back to your lodge or camp before the sun sets. On occasion, if there’s plenty of wildlife activity in a different area of your game reserve your driver-guide may suggest heading out on one longer game drive rather than two shorter ones, along with a picnic lunch, to give you the opportunity to go a little further afield to take in more game action. Some lake lodges don't offer game drives, but do have other optional activities available. Finish the day with a delicious dinner and a few drinks around a camp fire, before an early night to prepare yourself for the next action-packed day tomorrow!

Serena Serengeti Safari

6 Night Driving Safari

Our most popular Tanzania safari, the 6-night Serena Serengeti Safari is an extraordinary journey through contrasting landscapes, staying in Serena properties which are situated in some of the finest locations in the parks.

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Selous Explorer

3 Night Driving Safari

Little-visited Selous Game Reserve covers a vast area of central Tanzania, and is Africa’s largest game reserve. Our three night ‘Selous Explorer’ will show you this incredible park at first hand.

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Simba Serengeti Private Safari

5 Night Driving Safari

The 5-night Simba Serengeti Safari operates on a private basis, just for you and your party, for added flexibility and exclusivity. The itinerary combines some of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic game reserves, and stays in Simba lodges.

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Elewana Road Safari

7 Night Driving Safari

A truly 'Out of Africa' experience through contrasting landscapes with stays in some of the most luxurious accommodation Tanzania has to offer. Start in Arusha Coffee Lodge in Tanzania’s largest coffee plantation.

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Elewana Air Safari

8 Night Flying Safari

A truly special experience, the ‘Elewana Air Safari’ combines key areas of Northern Tanzania in Elewana's Cessna Grand Caravan, with nine executive club class seats. Stay in some of the finest accommodation in the area.

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Kenya & Tanzania Safari

9 Night Flying & Driving Safari

Combine Kenya’s Masai Mara with the best of Tanzania, on this incredible itinerary. Start by flying by light aircraft to the Masai Mara for a three night stay before continuing to Tanzania for the 6-night ‘Serena Serengeti’ Safari.

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Best of Tanganyika Safari

5 Night Driving Safari

A short safari with game viewing in some of the most popular safari destinations, the 5-night Best of Tanganyika Safari features a range of accommodation styles located in some truly breathtaking locations.

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Southern Tanzania Explorer

6 Night Flying Safari

Combining two remote, untouched, vast areas of Selous and Ruaha, this safari offers a great introduction to Southern Tanzania, which offers a very different wildlife experience to the better-known game reserves of the Northern Circuit.

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Great Migration Safari
13 Night Driving Safari

Combine two of our most popular safari itineraries - start in Kenya where your week includes Samburu and the Masai Mara, before continuing to Tanzania for a further six nights including the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

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