Custom travel agency in Tanzania

Tanzania can be visited almost year-round, but each season tells a different story. From June to October, the dry season unveils a clear sky over the Serengeti and Ngorongoro: this is the most sought-after period for observing wildlife around water points. The months of January and February, warmer, coincide with the wildebeest calving in the southern Serengeti, a prime time for those dreaming of big predators. The long rains of April-May deter some travelers; we appreciate them for their lush landscapes and quieter lodges. As for Zanzibar, it's best to avoid April. For Kilimanjaro, January-February and September offer the best climbing windows.

A trip to Tanzania rarely costs what you imagine at first. Entry fees to the parks (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara) alone represent a substantial portion of the budget, to which you add the 4x4, English-speaking guide, and accommodation. Budget on average 280 to 450 € per day and per person for a comfortable safari, more for the high-end bush camps in the Serengeti. An extension to Zanzibar can be considered from 150 € per day. We also work on more accessible packages, favoring family lodges and less frequented itineraries. Tailor-made travel allows you to adjust this balance without compromising what makes a trip valuable: the field experience, the guides, and time.

Building a safari from Arusha isn't the same as ticking boxes on a brochure. Our team lives here, knows the trackers of the Serengeti, the lodge owners of Tarangire, the rhythms of migration according to the year's rains. We know when an area becomes overcrowded, which mobile camp to follow the herds, which track to avoid in wet season. Détours Tanzanie carries on the legacy of Galago Expeditions, present in Arusha since the 1990s, with English-speaking guides like Ally who adjust each day to your wishes. Working directly with a local agency also means shortening the chain: a single point of contact, quick decisions on the ground, and a journey that stays alive until the last morning.

The northern circuit remains the classic gateway: the Ngorongoro Crater and its rhinos, the Serengeti and its big cats, Tarangire for its baobabs and elephants, Lake Manyara at the foot of the Rift Valley. For those with more time, the south offers a radically different experience: Ruaha, Selous (Nyerere), a wilder Africa, almost untouched by vehicles. To the west, Mahale and Katavi attract seasoned travelers seeking chimpanzees and solitude. Mount Kilimanjaro requires five to eight days to conquer, preferably via the Lemosho route. And the journey often concludes in Zanzibar, between Stone Town, the fishing villages of the north, and the coral reefs of Mnemba.