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Tanzania's oldest safari operator since 1978. Book direct — no brokers, no middlemen. Save up to 20% on your safari with our seasonal offers.
June – October
Peak Season Safari — The Classic Tanzania Adventure
The dry season draws wildlife to water sources in concentrated numbers. This is when you're most likely to see the Great Migration, big cats on the hunt, and the Great Rift Valley lakes teeming with flamingos.
Peak Season Highlights
- Great Migration crossing the Mara River — dramatic predator-prey action at its finest
- Elephant families gather near permanent water — Tarangire is extraordinary
- Ngorongoro Crater floor is the most densely wildlife-packed patch of Africa
- Cooler temperatures, dry roads, and clear sightlines for photography
- Calving season in the Southern Serengeti — predator action spikes
Peak season coincides with Northern Hemisphere summer holidays. Book 3+ months ahead to secure your preferred camps and vehicles.
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March & November – December
Shoulder Season — The Smart Traveller's Choice
Sandwiched between peak crowds and green season rains, shoulder season delivers genuine value. Parks are quieter, rates are mid-range, and wildlife viewing remains excellent.
Short Rains Ending
The long rains begin easing by mid-March. Lush green landscapes, newborn wildlife, and dramatically fewer tourists. March offers the best combination of value and scenery.
Short Rains Beginning
The short rains bring fresh green flush to the plains. Bird migration is spectacular with European and Palaearctic species. Lodge availability is high, rates are lower than peak.
Festive Season Safari
Christmas and New Year safaris are magical — wildebeest calving starts in the Southern Serengeti, predator density is high, and the bush is green and beautiful.
Shoulder Season Savings
Save 8-12% vs peak season pricing. Private vehicle upgrades available.
April-May Only
Green Season Savings — Up to 20% Off
The long rains transform Tanzania's landscapes into a photographer's paradise. Lush acacia woodlands, newborn animals everywhere, dramatically fewer tourists, and the best-value safaris of the year.
Why Safari in Green Season?
- Lush, dramatic photography conditions
- Newborn zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles everywhere
- Migratory birds — flamingos return to Lake Manyara in vast numbers
- Tarangire's elephants congregate around the Tarangire River in exceptional numbers
- Far fewer vehicles at wildlife sightings — private game drive experience
What to Expect
- Short afternoon/evening showers — usually 1-2 hours, rarely all-day
- All major camps and lodges remain fully open
- Dirt roads in some parks may be briefly impassable (we route around this)
- Green season is when professional wildlife photographers prefer to travel
- Some camps offer complimentary upgrades during green season
Green season valid April 1 – May 31, 2026. Limited to 25 safari slots per week. Pricing includes all park fees, guide, and 4x4 vehicle.
July – October
Great Migration Safari — The World's Greatest Wildlife Spectacle
Two million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, make the ancient circular migration across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Witness river crossings where crocs take advantage of the chaos.
When to See the Migration
Wildebeest are in the northern Serengeti, crossing the Mara River into Kenya's Maasai Mara. River crossings are at their most dramatic — crocodiles line the banks.
Herds remain in the northern region. The return journey south begins in October as the short rains bring fresh grazing to the southern plains.
Calving season begins in the Southern Serengeti (short-grass plains near Ndutu). Over 8,000 calves are born daily in peak calving — February is peak calving month.
Herds graze on the rich short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and Ndutu area. Predators follow the herds — excellent cheetah sighting opportunities.
The long rains drive the herds west and north. Green season coincides with excellent wildlife viewing at lower prices.
Migration-Focused Itineraries
5-Day Migration Chaser
$1,400Target the Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti. Best July–October. Small-group or private.
7-Day Migration Safari
$1,800Follow the herds from Ndutu calving grounds through the Western Corridor to the Mara River. Full migration arc.
10-Day Ultimate Tanzania + Migration
$2,600Complete circuit with dedicated migration days. Combines crater, northern parks, and Serengeti deep.
Book 60+ Days Ahead
Early Booking Incentives — Lock In Your Safari Today
Planning ahead means the best camps, the finest guides, and the lowest prices. Our early booking programme rewards travellers who commit early.
Why Book Early?
- Best camps book out first — popular camps like Klein's Camp and Lemala Ndulu fill 6+ months ahead for peak season
- Your first pick of departure dates — peak season windows are narrow; early bookers get their preferred dates
- Spread the cost — put down a deposit and pay the balance 30 days before departure
- Free date changes — life happens; we allow one free date change up to 45 days before departure
- Dedicated pre-trip support — early bookers get a personal planning call with our safari team
Early Bird Tiers
4+ Travellers
Group Discounts — Safari Together, Save Together
The more the merrier — and the cheaper per person. Private group safaris are our specialty: your family, your friends, your itinerary, your pace.
Travellers
Save $156/person on any safari itinerary
Travellers
Save $208/person + complimentary airport transfer
Travellers
Custom quote — private vehicle, dedicated guide, flexible pricing
Why Book a Private Group Safari?
- Your own 4x4 safari vehicle — no mixing with strangers
- Your own guide for the entire safari — they learn your preferences
- Fully customisable itinerary — slow down at a sighting, skip what doesn't interest you
- Combined with Kilimanjaro climb — groups who do both save $520/person vs booking separately
- Celebration safari? We arrange private bush dinners, birthday cakes, champagne on the crater rim
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Tailored Safari Deals
From group bookings to family adventures, we have options for every traveler.
Group Discount
Safari with friends or family? Groups of 4+ save $156 per person on any safari itinerary.
Family Rate
Kids under 12 safari at 50% when accompanied by 2 paying adults. Create family memories that last forever.
Early Bird Bonus
Book 60+ days ahead and save $104 per person. Our most popular safaris fill fast.
Honeymoon Safari
Celebrate your marriage with an African adventure. Private vehicle, romantic dinners, and unforgettable sunrises.
Safari + Kili Combo
Combine your safari with a Kilimanjaro climb. Africa's greatest wildlife followed by Africa's highest peak.
Last-Minute Deals
Spontaneous traveler? Check our availability for next available slots. Sometimes the best adventures are unplanned.
Why Book Direct With Us
When you book direct with Safaris Tanzania, you're booking with Tanzania's oldest family-run safari company. No middlemen. No commissions.
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