Tarangire, Manyara, Ruaha and Nyerere, with long walks in two of Africa's biggest reserves.
Tanzania's wild south on foot, with armed rangers and bush camps. Nyerere offers walking and boat safaris, and Ruaha brings baobabs, kudu and lion.
This is a safari for people who like their adventure with sore feet and a big smile.
Everything is a starting point. Add a night where you fall in love, swap a camp or bolt on a beach, and we will shape it around you.
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ruaha and Nyerere, in a sensible order with as little backtracking as the map allows.
A typical flow for this safari. Timings shift with the herds, the weather and your wishes, and your guide has the final say on where the action is.
Day1MorningLand in Arusha, where your guide meets you with a warm welcome. Set off by road to Tarangire. Getting there: Drive from Arusha.
AfternoonElephant Herds: Dry-season gatherings along the river.
Day2MorningZebras and wildebeest across open country.
AfternoonSignature moment: Guided Bush Walk: A morning on foot with an armed ranger, following tracks and learning the small things you miss from a vehicle.
Day3MorningAfter breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Tarangire to Lake Manyara, with time to take in the landscape on the way.
AfternoonSignature moment: Guided Bush Walk: A morning on foot with an armed ranger, following tracks and learning the small things you miss from a vehicle.
Day4MorningAfter breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Lake Manyara to Ruaha, with time to take in the landscape on the way.
AfternoonBig Cats: Large lion prides and patient leopards.
Day5MorningHerds under baobabs.
AfternoonWalking Safaris: Explore the river with a ranger.
Day6MorningA table laid beside the river.
AfternoonPlains Game: Zebras and antelope across the savannah.
Day7MorningAfter breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Ruaha to Nyerere, with time to take in the landscape on the way.
AfternoonGame Drives: Open woodland and floodplains.
Day8MorningDrift past hippos and crocodiles.
AfternoonWalking Safaris: Explore with an armed ranger.
Day9MorningOne last slow breakfast and a final look at the view.
AfternoonTransfer to Arusha for your onward flight home, or ask us about adding days on the coast. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again.
Ruaha is at its best from Jun – Nov, but this journey works for much of the year. Brighter blocks mean better conditions.
An honest word. The green months (April, May and November) bring lush landscapes, fewer visitors and the lowest rates. Tell us your dates and we will say honestly what to expect.
Camps chosen for their position, their welcome and their style. We confirm the exact stays when we shape your proposal.
Indicative prices per person sharing, on full board. We confirm the exact figure in your written proposal.
Green and quiet, with the lowest rates.
Good weather, good value and fewer vehicles.
The best wildlife viewing and the most demand. Book early.
Single-room supplements apply. Children travel at reduced rates, ask us. Rates may change with camp rates and fuel.
The small stuff that makes a big difference. Tap a topic for the details, and ask us anything we have missed.
Fly into Kilimanjaro or Arusha and we meet you at arrivals. Please arrive the day before if you can.
Soft bags travel best in a safari vehicle. We store spare luggage safely while you are away.
Neutral layers, a warm fleece for early drives, a sun hat, sunglasses and good binoculars. Evenings are cool and days are warm.
A yellow fever certificate may be needed if you come from a risk country. Ask your doctor about malaria cover. Our guides carry first-aid kits and radios.
Most visitors need a Tanzania visa, which you can get online before travel or on arrival. Your passport needs six months of validity and spare pages.
Tips are a kind way to say thanks. A guide is about $15 per person per day, with a shared tip for camp staff at each camp.
Yes. Walks are led by armed, trained rangers who keep a safe distance from wildlife.
Typically 2 to 4 hours at an easy pace. You set the tempo.
Absolutely. Add a night, swap a camp, bolt on a beach stay. Everything on this page is a starting point, and sawa sawa, we can change it.
Everything listed under Included: accommodation, meals, house drinks, guiding, park fees and the private touches. International flights, visas, insurance and tips are extra. We confirm your exact quote in a written proposal.
For peak season, twelve to eighteen months ahead is ideal. The best camps are small and fill quickly. Last-minute space sometimes appears, so ask us anyway.
Add a night, swap a camp, bolt on a beach. Tell us what you love and we will tailor it, sawa sawa.
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