Tanzania
Where the Maasai, the Hadzabe and the Great Migration share one horizon.
Tanzania is our home. We were born here, we guide here, and we know the families behind every village visit we arrange. Pair the Serengeti and Ngorongoro with a morning hunting alongside the Hadzabe, an afternoon with Datoga blacksmiths, or coffee harvested with Chagga farmers on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.
At a glance
- Best for
- Culture, Big Five, Migration
- Ideal length
- 7 to 14 nights
- Fly into
- Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Arusha
- Language
- Swahili, English widely spoken
Where to Go in Tanzania
Serengeti
Endless plains, big cats and the Great Migration year-round.
Ngorongoro Crater
A collapsed volcano sheltering 25,000 animals, and Maasai homesteads on its rim.
Lake Eyasi
Dawn walks with the Hadzabe, one of Africa’s last hunter-gatherer communities.
Tarangire
Baobabs, elephant herds and quiet walking safaris.
Kilimanjaro & Moshi
Chagga coffee farms, waterfalls and Africa’s highest peak.
Mto wa Mbu
A market town where over 120 tribes live side by side.
Not sure which areas suit you?
Tell us your dates and interests. We’ll send a free, tailor-made Tanzania route within 24 hours.
The people of Tanzania
- Hunt and forage at dawn with the Hadzabe
- Forge arrowheads with Datoga blacksmiths
- Spend a night in a Maasai boma
- Roast and brew coffee with Chagga farmers
- Cook lunch with a family in Mto wa Mbu
When to Go
- Best
- Good
- Green season
Jan: Peak conditions. Dry weather, excellent wildlife and every cultural visit available. Book early.
Check Jan Availability
Tanzania FAQs
Straight answers from our Arusha team. Can’t find yours? Ask us directly.
Most visitors need a visa, which you can apply for online as an e-visa before travel or, for many nationalities, on arrival. We send a checklist with your confirmation and help you through the process.
Yes, when it is done properly. We work only with families we know personally, visits are arranged on their terms, and fees are paid directly to the community. Your guide briefs you on greetings, photography and gifts before each visit.
January to March for calving in the southern Serengeti, June to July for the Grumeti River, and August to October for the Mara River crossings in the north.
Our tailor-made journeys typically range from about $350 to $900 per person per night, including park fees, private guiding, meals and accommodation. Your quote is itemised with nothing hidden.
Northern Tanzania and Zanzibar are well-established and welcoming destinations. You travel with a private guide throughout, and our Arusha team is on call 24/7.
Yellow fever proof may be required depending on your route, and malaria prevention is recommended. Please speak to your travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before departure.