Plan Your Safari

For peak season (July–October and December–January), book 3–6 months ahead to secure your preferred accommodations and vehicles. For shoulder season, 4–8 weeks is usually sufficient. Last-minute bookings are possible but limited — peak season lodges sell out 2–3 months in advance. See our full booking timeline guide for month-by-month recommendations.

Every Safaris Tanzania itinerary includes: private 4x4 vehicle with driver/guide, all park entry fees, crater conservation fees, accommodation (based on your chosen tier), meals as specified, bottled water in the vehicle, and airport transfers. International flights, visas, tips, travel insurance, and personal expenses are not included.

Yes — every itinerary we design is custom. After you complete the quiz, tell us your preferences and we will build a day-by-day plan with exact pricing. We adjust duration, parks visited, accommodation tier, and activities to match your group size, budget, and interests.

Safaris Tanzania operates private safaris only — your group, your vehicle, your schedule. We do not mix your group with strangers. Solo travellers are welcome and can join existing group departures by request.

We accept bank transfer (USD, EUR, GBP), credit card (Visa, Mastercard — 3% processing fee), and PayPal. A 30% deposit secures your booking; the balance is due 45 days before departure.

Tanzania is a stable and welcoming destination for tourists. The northern safari circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara) is heavily touristed and considered very safe. We provide 24/7 in-country support, and all our vehicles carry satellite phones for remote area communication.

Most guides recommend children be at least 5 years old for game drives. Younger children can become restless during long drives and need to stay quiet near wildlife. Our 5-Day Family Safari is specifically designed for families with younger children — shorter drives, lodge-based accommodation, and a flexible pace. Children under 16 receive discounted park fees in Tanzania. <a href="/blog/tanzania-safari-with-kids-complete-guide/" class="text-forest underline hover:text-amber transition-colors">Read our complete family safari guide with kids.</a>

Yes — we can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, kosher, and halal diets with advance notice. Most tented camps and lodges have experience with special dietary requirements. Please let us know at the booking stage so we can notify all camps in advance. Severe allergies (e.g. peanut) require advance documentation and we will ensure your guide carries an EpiPen.

We require a 30% deposit to confirm a booking. Cancellations made 45+ days before departure receive a full deposit refund minus a $104 admin fee. Cancellations within 45 days forfeit the deposit. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. We do not charge cancellation fees beyond the deposit retention policy. <a href="/blog/tanzania-safari-insurance-requirements/" class="text-forest underline hover:text-amber transition-colors">See our Tanzania safari insurance guide.</a>

Medical cancellations are handled case-by-case. If you have travel insurance (which we strongly recommend), your insurer will typically cover cancellation costs. If you need to cancel for a documented medical emergency, we will work with you to reschedule your safari to a later date at no additional cost, subject to accommodation availability.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country. Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for the northern circuit (consult your travel clinic). Standard vaccinations (tetanus, hepatitis A) should be up to date. We provide a detailed health guide with every booking confirmation. <a href="/blog/tanzania-safari-health-guide/" class="text-forest underline hover:text-amber transition-colors">Read our full Tanzania safari health guide.</a>

Solo travellers pay a single supplement of approximately 40–60% above the per-person rate because all safari costs (vehicle, guide, accommodation single room) are absorbed by one person rather than split. We can sometimes pair solo travellers with compatible others heading to the same destination on similar dates — WhatsApp Kassim to check current availability.

Fly camping — also called a fly camp or fly-tenting — is the lightest, most portable form of mobile safari. You sleep in a simple tent or under canvas in a mobile bush camp deep in the parks, with no permanent infrastructure. It is the most authentic safari experience we offer — popular as an extension to a standard safari itinerary. <a href="/fly-camping-tanzania-safari/" class="text-forest underline hover:text-amber transition-colors">See our dedicated fly camping guide.</a>