Complete guide to Tanzania

Tanzania fits neatly onto a mental map: a northeast quarter dedicated to vast savanna reserves, a peak—Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters—a coastal strip opening onto the Indian Ocean, and a more rural south, still largely untouched. Our team based in Arusha works daily across these four regions, always mindful that each requires a different pace. A northern circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara) needs a minimum of 6 to 8 days to properly witness the great wildebeest migration between December and July, depending on the zone.

For climbing, Kilimanjaro takes 6 to 8 days depending on the route chosen (Marangu, Machame, Lemosho). Further south, Ruaha and Nyerere reserves (formerly Selous) offer boat safaris on the Rufiji River with far fewer vehicles per lion spotted. On the coast, Zanzibar and Pemba remain logical bases for a few days of beach, diving, and Swahili villages like Stone Town or Nungwi.

For a first trip, plan on 12 to 15 days combining the north and Zanzibar. For a more ambitious journey, add Ruaha or a climb. Our role, from Arusha, is to tailor these choices to your season and budget.