Day 1 · 1 night
Arusha
Settle in before travelling into the northern parks.
Arrival stay
A comfortable overnight stay chosen around your flight times and the following day’s journey.

North · South · West
A long-form safari across every park in our collection, from the northern circuit to the river country of the south and the remote west.
Why this route
Eight distinct safari destinations deserve more than a quick visit. This is an ambitious example for travellers with time to explore Tanzania across three circuits; the order is set around real flight schedules.
This longer journey gives each circuit a meaningful place in the itinerary. The north introduces Tanzania’s familiar parks, the south changes the landscape and style of safari, and the west adds Katavi and Mahale without reducing them to fleeting visits.
The sequence is a starting point, rather than a promise of daily connections between every stop. We build it around camp opening dates, flight schedules and your tolerance for moving. With 22 nights, there is space to appreciate the differences between regions, but it remains an ambitious journey. We may recommend changing the order, extending a favourite area or removing a stop if that makes the trip more enjoyable for you.
Every journey is tailor-made. We adjust the route, camps and balance of nights around your dates and interests.
Your route & places to stay
23 days / 22 nights. These properties are examples we would consider; the final choice depends on season, availability and the style of stay you want.
Day 1 · 1 night
Settle in before travelling into the northern parks.
Arrival stay
A comfortable overnight stay chosen around your flight times and the following day’s journey.
Days 2–3 · 2 nights
Begin with baobabs, elephants and the Tarangire River.
Day 4 · 1 night
Take in forest, lake and escarpment en route through the north.
Suggested places to stay
Lake Manyara Tree LodgeView propertyDays 5–6 · 2 nights
Allow an early crater descent and unhurried time in the highlands.
Days 7–10 · 4 nights
Stay in the Serengeti area that fits your month, with time for resident wildlife and the seasonal herds.
Suggested places to stay
Serengeti Safari CampView propertyNamiri PlainsView propertyLamai SerengetiView propertyDays 11–13 · 3 nights
Explore the Rufiji river landscape by vehicle, boat and on foot where conditions allow.
Days 14–16 · 3 nights
Contrast southern river country with Ruaha’s rugged scale and predator viewing.
Days 17–19 · 3 nights
Go further west for a wilderness with very few visitors.
Suggested places to stay
Chada KataviView propertyDays 20–22 · 3 nights
End beside Lake Tanganyika, with guided chimpanzee tracking in the forest.
Suggested places to stay
Greystoke MahaleView propertyAfter your final stay, we arrange the onward connections around your departure flight.
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When to go
July to October offers the strongest overlap for the northern, southern and western circuits. Some remote camps close outside the dry season; exact routing must follow charter operating days.
The season needs to work across all three circuits. We check the remote western camps and flight connections first, then build the northern and southern stays around a practical sequence.
These are broad seasonal patterns. Weather and wildlife movements vary from year to year.
Explore our when-to-go guidePlanning & pricing
Indicative for two people sharing. We quote your journey individually for your dates, room arrangements and preferred camps.
We can adjust the order, length and accommodation while keeping the experiences that matter most to you.
A journey across all three safari circuits depends on charter days, regional flight connections, camp opening dates and peak-season room availability. The guide price is for two sharing and will be fully itemised for your dates.
Your proposal sets out accommodation, meals, safari activities, transfers, domestic flights and park fees included in the price. International flights, visas, insurance, tips and any other exclusions are clearly identified.
How Tanzania safari pricing worksTailor-made for you
Tell us your dates, interests and approximate budget. We will help you choose the right route and places to stay.
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