Grumeti Photo: Singita Singita Sasakwa Lodge
An Edwardian-style manor house on a private reserve in the western Serengeti.
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tanzania
Tanzania has some of the most famous wildlife areas in the world. The Serengeti hosts the Great Migration all year, moving from calving in the south in February to river crossings in the north from July.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural amphitheatre full of game, Tarangire has huge elephant herds, and the remote south and west offer walking, boating and chimpanzees at Mahale.
Finish on Zanzibar, with the spice history of Stone Town and white-sand beaches, or on a private island.
where to go
The setting for the Great Migration, with big cats all year.
A collapsed volcano with the Big Five on the crater floor.
Baobabs, big elephant herds and quiet corners.
Remote southern parks for walking, boating and wild dogs.
Chimpanzees in forest on the shore of Lake Tanganyika.
Stone Town, spice farms and beaches on the Indian Ocean.
when to go
The migration moves all year, so the best area depends on the month.
June to October
Excellent game viewing, with river crossings in the northern Serengeti from July.
January to March
Wildebeest give birth on the southern plains, drawing predators. Warm, with short showers.
April to May
Heavy rain and many camps close. Those that stay open offer quiet parks and good value.
where to stay
Grumeti Photo: Singita An Edwardian-style manor house on a private reserve in the western Serengeti.
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Photo: andBeyond A theatrical lodge on the crater rim, often called 'safari meets Versailles'.
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A waterhole below the infinity pool and plenty for children.
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Tarangire Photo: Chem Chem A quiet lodge on a private corridor between Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
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Photo: Nomad Tanzania Thatched bandas on the beach at Lake Tanganyika, for chimpanzee trekking.
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Zanzibar Photo: andBeyond A private island with beach bandas and some of the best snorkelling in East Africa.
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experiences
Float over the plains at sunrise, then breakfast in the bush.
Go down early to see lion, rhino and elephant before others arrive.
Watch the herds crossing the Mara River in the northern Serengeti.
Follow chimpanzees through the forest at Mahale.
Explore spice markets, carved doors and the old fort with a local guide.
Turtles, dolphins and coral reefs off a private island.
It depends on what you want to see. February for calving in the south, and July to October for river crossings in the north.
Ten to fourteen nights allows for two or three safari areas and a few days on the beach.
Yes. Several lodges welcome children, and a private vehicle gives you flexibility.
Tanzania is a malaria area. Please speak to your GP or a travel clinic, and check the TravelHealthPro website for the latest advice.
Yes. Zanzibar is a short flight away, or you can continue to the Seychelles.
pair it with
The Okavango Delta and the Kalahari. Small, exclusive camps and some of the best guiding in Africa.
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The Maasai Mara, Laikipia's private conservancies and the Indian Ocean coast. Classic safari country.
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Lake Malawi's clear water and islands, easily paired with a safari in neighbouring Zambia.
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