Tanzania Wildlife Safari Itineraries

About Tanzania Wildlife Safari Itineraries

Tanzania Wildlife Safari Itinerary – A Journey Through Africa’s Finest Wilderness

A Tanzania Wildlife Safari Itinerary is a well-structured travel plan that takes you through some of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes, rich with diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Tanzania is home to world-famous national parks and reserves, offering an unforgettable safari experience for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers alike. Whether it's witnessing the Great Migration in the Serengeti, exploring the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, or encountering large elephant herds in Tarangire, our every safari itinerary is designed to maximize wildlife encounters while ensuring comfort and adventure.

Tanzania’s top safari destinations are included in most itineraries, each offering unique experiences. Serengeti National Park is a must-visit for its endless plains and incredible predator-prey interactions, while Ngorongoro Crater provides a natural enclosure for diverse wildlife, including the Big Five. Tarangire National Park is famous for its massive elephant population and ancient baobab trees, and Lake Manyara National Park offers a chance to spot the rare tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. For those looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences, Ruaha National Park and Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) provide remote, untouched landscapes with fewer crowds.

A well-crafted Tanzania Wildlife Safari Itinerary caters to various travelers, whether they seek luxury lodges, classic tented camps, or budget-friendly adventure safaris. Popular safari experiences include game drives at sunrise and sunset, when wildlife is most active, walking safaris for an up-close encounter with nature, and hot air balloon safaris over the Serengeti for a bird’s-eye view of the savannah. Cultural visits to Maasai villages often complement the itinerary, providing insight into Tanzania’s rich heritage.

Planning a safari itinerary involves considering the best travel season, duration, and personal preferences. The dry season (June to October) is ideal for wildlife viewing, especially during the Great Migration, while the green season (November to May) offers fewer crowds, lush landscapes, and excellent birdwatching. Safari durations range from short 3-day tours to extended 10-day+ expeditions, with options to combine multiple parks for a comprehensive safari experience.

Whether you’re embarking on a private safari, group tour, or family-friendly adventure, a Tanzania Wildlife Safari Itinerary promises a well-organized and unforgettable journey. With expert guides, breathtaking landscapes, and unparalleled wildlife encounters, Tanzania remains one of the top safari destinations in the world, offering an experience that is both thrilling and deeply immersive.

1-Day Tarangire Wildlife Safari

Experience a 1-day Tarangire safari, home to large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy thrilling game drives with expert guides.

1-Day Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari

Explore Lake Manyara on a 1-day safari, spotting tree-climbing lions, elephants, and flamingos. Enjoy breathtaking Rift Valley views and a game drive.

1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

In this 1 day wildlife safari, you will visit one of the best and most popular Tanzania's northern circuit wildlife destinations - Ngorongoro crater 1 day.

1-Day Ruaha National Park Wildlife Safari

In this 1-day wildlife safari, you will visit one of Tanzania’s most remarkable and least crowded safari destinations which is known as Ruaha National Park.

1-Day Nyerere National Park (Selous) Wildlife Safari

In this 1-day wildlife safari, you will explore one of Tanzania’s largest and most diverse protected areas—Nyerere National Park (or Selous Game Reserve).

1-Day Katavi National Park Wildlife Safari

In this 1-day wildlife safari, you will visit one of Tanzania’s most remote and untouched safari destinations—Katavi National Park, the unspoiled wilderness.

1-Day Arusha National Park Wildlife Safari

In this 1-day wildlife safari, you will explore one of Tanzania’s most scenic and diverse parks—Arusha National Park. Located just a short drive from Arusha.

1-Day Gombe Stream National Park Wildlife Safari

In this 1-day wildlife safari, you will explore one of Tanzania’s most unique national parks—Gombe Stream National Park. Your trip begins and ends in Kigoma.

1-Day Mahale Mountains National Park Wildlife Safari

In this 1-day wildlife safari, you will visit one of Tanzania’s most breathtaking and remote destinations—Mahale Mountains National Park and Lake Tanganyika.

1-Day Mikumi National Park Wildlife Safari

In this one-day wildlife safari, you will visit one of Tanzania's best and most iconic safari destinations—Mikumi National Park and enjoy wildlife experience

1-Day Mkomazi National Park Wildlife Safari

This one-day adventure to Mkomazi National Park, one of Tanzania's hidden gems known for its unique landscapes and rare wildlife, starts and ends in Arusha.

1-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Combo Safari

This carefully crafted day trip offers an exceptional opportunity where you'll witness diverse wildlife & stunning landscapes in Tanzania's premier reserves.

1-Day Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Combo Safari

In this 1-day safari to Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater, you will spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and the Big Five in Tanzania’s most scenic landscapes

2-Day Ngorongoro & Serengeti Wildlife Safari

In this 2-day safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, you'll witness the breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife (The Big Five & Great Migration)

2-Day Tarangire & Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari

In this 2-day safari to Tarangire and Lake Manyara, you will witness diverse landscapes, large elephant herds, tree-climbing lions and breathtaking wildlife.

2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Adventure

2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Adventure

In this 2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Adventure with Macpace Tours and Safaris, you will explore two of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks.

2-Day Lake Manyara & Arusha National Park Safari

2-Day Lake Manyara & Arusha National Park Wildlife Safari

Tanzania’s wildlife safari in a 2-Day Lake Manyara & Arusha National Park, with the tree-climbing lions, flamingos, giraffes, elephants & diverse landscapes.

2-Day Ruaha & Selous (Nyerere National Park) Adventure

The 2-Day Ruaha & Selous Adventure offers an exclusive opportunity to explore the rich ecosystems of both parks, with game drives, diverse wildlife sightings

3-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari Experience

On this three-day Serengeti Wildlife Safari, you will witness the Big Five, vast savannas teeming with wildlife, and the awe-inspiring Great Migration.

Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari Exploration

3-Day Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari

This 3-day safari, will takes you through diverse landscapes, from the vast grasslands of the crater to the baobab-dotted savannahs of Tarangire.

3-Day Lake Manyara & Serengeti Wildlife Safari

On this 3-day Wildlife Safari, you will explore 2 Tanzania's National Parks, which are famous for their diverse wildlife, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions.

3-Day Ruaha National Park Safari

Join the unforgettable 3-day safari to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Selous Game Reserve Safari: Unforgettable Wildlife Adventure in Tanzania

3-Day Selous Game Reserve Wildlife Adventure

This adventure takes you deep into the untamed wilderness, offering a chance to witness diverse wildlife, experience a boat safari & an immersive game drive

Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari: 3-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Hiking Adventure

3-Day Mikumi National Park & Udzungwa Mountains Safari

Our tour takes you to Mikumi National Park for an incredible game drive experience and to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for an exciting trek through lush

Unforgettable 4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Wildlife Safari: Tanzania

4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

Witness the stunning landscapes of the Serengeti, the Great Migration & experience the rich biodiversity of Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4-Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Wildlife Safari

In this tour, you will explore the wildlife-rich landscapes of Tarangire, the diverse birdlife & tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara & the Ngorongoro Crater

4-Day Selous & Ruaha National Park Tanzania Safari

4-Day Selous & Ruaha National Park Wildlife Tour

This exclusive safari offers a blend of game drives, boat safaris, and up-close encounters with Africa’s majestic wildlife in their natural habitat.

4-Day Mikumi/Ruaha Wildlife Adventure + Zanzibar Beach Holiday

4-Day Tanzania Wildlife Adventure & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

This package combines thrilling safari experiences in Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations & a well-deserved retreat on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar.

4-Day Cultural & Wildlife Safari: Maasai Mara & Ngorongoro Crater

This tour blends incredible Big Five game drives with rich Maasai culture, offering you the perfect combination of wildlife encounters and cultural immersion

5-Day Serengeti & Lake Manyara Wildlife Journey

5-Day Serengeti & Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari

Spend five days through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Encounter the Big Five, flocks of flamingos, and spectacular predator-prey interactions

5-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti Safari

5-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Observe the Great Migration (seasonal), and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Tanzania's top safari destinations, through diverse landscapes.

5-Day Northern Circuit Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro

Unleash your inner explorer on an incredible 5-day Northern Circuit wildlife safari with an incredible mix of big game viewing, diverse ecosystems & scenery.

5-Day Selous Game Reserve & Mikumi National Park Wildlife Adventure

With untamed wilderness, stunning landscapes, and incredible wildlife, this 5-day Selous Game Reserve & Mikumi National Park adventure is perfect for you!

5-Day Ruaha & Udzungwa Mountains Wildlife Safari

With the untamed beauty of Tanzania’s largest national park, where predators roam vast savannahs, the lush rainforests of Udzungwa, and stunning waterfalls.

5-Day Ultimate Wildlife Experience: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Selous

This 5-day safari gives you a front-row seat to Africa’s most incredible wildlife spectacles, from the famous Big Five to the thrilling predator actions

Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire 6-Day Safari - Tanzania Expedition

6-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire Expedition

6-day Tanzania safari expedition offers diverse landscapes, thrilling game drives, and encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife, including the Big Five.

7-Day Tanzania's Best: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari

7-Day Tanzania's Best: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara & Tarangire Tour

Our unforgettable 7-day Tanzania safari, exploring the most famous parks offers a perfect mix of wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and culture

8-Day Adventure: Northern Circuit & Culture Safari

8-Day Wildlife Adventure: Northern Circuit & Culture Safari

This 8-day Tanzania wildlife safari combines the Big Five wildlife experience with authentic cultural encounters in the Maasai and Hadzabe tribes traditions.

10-Day Ultimate Tanzania Wildlife & Cultural Experience

On a 10-day safari in Tanzania’s rich heritage, you'll witness the Big Five, the Great Migration, cultural immersion with the Maasai, Hadzabe & Datoga tribes

12-Day Grand Tanzania Safari: Parks, Peaks & People

This 12-day safari offers you the full Tanzania experience, from the wildlife-packed national parks of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara.