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Wildlife Safaris in Tanzania & Kenya

Game drives through Africa's great parks in search of the Big Five and the migration herds.

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Overview

Game drives in Africa's greatest parks

A wildlife safari is the heart of any trip to East Africa. You head out at first light in an open-roof safari vehicle while lions finish the night's hunt. You watch an elephant herd cross a dry riverbed at midday. In the late afternoon you follow a leopard's tail hanging from an acacia branch. See Safari Adventure runs private game drives across Tanzania and Kenya. Each Tanzania wildlife safari and Kenya itinerary is tailor-made, from short 3-day trips to 8-day cross-border journeys.

Best time to go June – October
Trips available 26 safaris
Travel style Private & tailor-made

Why go on a wildlife safari with us

  • Private vehicle, private guide. You travel in a well-maintained 4x4 with a pop-up roof, so everyone gets a window seat and a clear view.
  • Guides who know the animals. Our professional local guides read tracks and listen for alarm calls, and they know where the animals move each season.
  • Itineraries built around wildlife. We plan routes and timing around the best game viewing, not the shortest drive.
  • Tailor-made. Every safari below can be shortened, extended, upgraded or combined with a beach stay.

Where you'll go on safari

Tanzania's Northern Circuit

  • Serengeti National Park: endless plains, big cat country and the Great Migration.
  • Ngorongoro Crater: a vast volcanic caldera with one of Africa's densest wildlife populations, and one of the best places in Tanzania to see black rhino.
  • Tarangire National Park: ancient baobabs and some of the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania, especially in the dry season.
  • Lake Manyara: groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions and flamingos along the lake shore.

Kenya

  • Masai Mara: open savannah, big cats and the Mara River crossings from July to October.
  • Amboseli: elephant herds against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Tsavo East & West, Samburu and Ol Pejeta: wilder country, rare northern species and rhino conservation.
  • Rift Valley lakes: Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru for birdlife, hippos and rhino.

Our wildlife safari itineraries

Tanzania

Kenya

Kenya & Tanzania combined

What a typical safari day looks like

Most days start early, with coffee at sunrise and a morning game drive, when predators are most active. You might stop for a picnic breakfast or lunch out in the park, have a quiet break in the midday heat, then go out again in the golden late-afternoon light. Evenings are for dinner at your lodge or camp, stories from the day and the sounds of the bush.

Best time for a wildlife safari

  • June to October (long dry season): animals gather near water, the grass is short and game viewing is at its best. It's also the peak of the Mara River crossings.
  • January to February: calving season in the southern Serengeti, with lots of predator action.
  • November to December and March to May (green seasons): lush scenery, excellent birdlife, fewer vehicles and lower rates.

Wildlife is resident in parks like the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire all year, so you can go on safari in any month.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How many days do I need for a wildlife safari in Tanzania?

Three days is enough for a taste of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Five to seven days lets you add Tarangire or Lake Manyara and spend more time in the Serengeti without rushing.

Which is better for a safari, Tanzania or Kenya?

Both are excellent. Tanzania offers the vast Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Kenya offers the Masai Mara, Amboseli's elephants with views of Kilimanjaro, and easy access from Nairobi. Our cross-border itineraries let you experience both.

Will I see the Big Five?

Lion, elephant and buffalo are seen on most Northern Circuit safaris. Leopard and rhino are harder to find. The Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the best chances of seeing black rhino in Tanzania. See our Big 5 safaris for itineraries designed around all five.

Are your wildlife safaris suitable for families?

Yes. We regularly host families with children and can adjust driving times, choose family-friendly lodges and plan shorter game drives for younger travellers.

What is included in a safari package?

Packages usually include your private safari vehicle and guide, park fees, accommodation, meals on safari and drinking water. The exact inclusions are listed on each tour page and in your personalised quote.

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