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Trip Ideas for Tanzania

Sample itineraries for Tanzania: safaris in the national parks, Great Migration routes and Zanzibar, every trip fully customisable. Multi-day trips from 598 USD per person for 6 people. Your proposal is sent from Arusha within 24 hours.

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5.0 from 45 reviews on Tripadvisor · local operator in Arusha

  • Sample itineraries as a starting pointYou can enquire about every trip directly or use it as the basis for your own planning.
  • Individually customisableThe team agrees the duration, budget, comfort and the animals you want to see with you before you decide.
  • Safari or ZanzibarSafari-only trips, island-only trips and combinations of safari and Zanzibar.
  • One to fourteen daysFrom the Tarangire day safari out of Arusha to the 14-day tour with Zanzibar.

The overview brings together Wildfinder Safaris' sample itineraries: classic safaris, trips to the Great Migration in the Serengeti and stays on Zanzibar, on their own or combined.

All trips on this page are sample itineraries, not a fixed programme. You tell the team the duration, budget and the animals you want to see. The team in Arusha adapts the route, parks and accommodation category accordingly. You decide once the proposal feels right.

Guest with binoculars in a safari vehicle, a mountain in the background

7-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Seven days for the two classics: three nights in the central Serengeti, one morning in the Ngorongoro Crater, starting and ending in Arusha. The shortest safari covering both parks.

7 daysArusha to Arusha
2 parksSerengeti, Ngorongoro
from 2,378 USDper personfor 6 people

Sample itinerary, individually customisable · accommodation in three levels: Classic, Premium, Exclusive

7-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Two lionesses lying on a rock, one licking the other's face

12-Day Classic Tanzania Safari

Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro in twelve days, with no day’s drive longer than six hours. Ideal for anyone who wants to see each park at a relaxed pace.

12 daysfour parks in the north
from 3,354 USDper personfor 6 people

Sample itinerary, individually customisable · accommodation in three levels: Classic, Premium, Exclusive

12-Day Classic Tanzania Safari

Two cheetahs sitting side by side on a termite mound in front of a green grassy plain with bushes

14-Day Big 5 Safari & Zanzibar

Nine nights on the mainland with Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, then four nights on the beach on Zanzibar.

9 + 4Nights on the mainland and Zanzibar
1¼ to 2 hFlight to Zanzibar
from 3,322 USDper personfor 6 people

Sample itinerary, individually customisable · accommodation in three levels: Classic, Premium, Exclusive

14-Day Big 5 Safari & Zanzibar

Leopard lying on a mossy branch in a leafy tree, hind legs and tail hanging down

11-Day Great Migration Northern Serengeti

Eleven days with Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the central Serengeti, ending with two nights in the northern Serengeti, between July and October, when the herds cross the Mara River. The route is planned according to where the herds are, not by the calendar.

11 daysJuly to October
from 4,178 USDper personfor 6 people

Sample itinerary, individually customisable · accommodation in three levels: Classic, Premium, Exclusive

11-Day Great Migration Northern Serengeti

Wildebeest jumping from a steep muddy bank into a brown river, more wildebeest standing at the top of the bank

More sample itineraries for Tanzania

The cards show the sample itineraries with route, duration and starting price: safaris, Great Migration trips and Zanzibar stays. The accommodation category and parks are adapted.

Facts and figures

Travel ideas in total
22
Tour duration
1 to 14 days
Ideas combining safari and Zanzibar
12
Travel ideas for the Great Migration
6

How an idea becomes your trip

It is five steps from your enquiry to being picked up at the airport. It only becomes binding when you book.

  1. Today

    Enquiry

    Choose a sample itinerary or state duration, budget, comfort and the animals you want to see: the form takes about three minutes.

  2. Within 24 hours

    Your proposal

    You receive a sample itinerary matched to your selection: route, accommodation and price per person from Arusha.

  3. Until it's right

    Customisation

    Change the route, trip duration and accommodation category, add beach days on Zanzibar.

  4. With the booking form

    Booking

    With the signed booking form your trip is booked. Deposit when booking, balance before departure. Details under Payment.

  5. On the day of arrival

    Pick-up

    Your guide waits for you at Kilimanjaro Airport, with the vehicle for the whole trip.

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More trip pages

These pages show the individual types of trip in detail: the safari, the island, the mountain and the trips for special occasions.

Lion and lioness walking side by side through the grass

Tanzania Safari

The private safari with a personal guide and private vehicle through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.

from 1,465 USD per personfor 6 people

Four-poster bed with white curtains on the white sandy beach of the Zuri Zanzibar lodge against a turquoise sea

Zanzibar Holiday

The island trip to Zanzibar: beaches, culture and water sports, on its own or after a safari.

from 598 USD per personfor 6 people

Kilimanjaro with the Kibo summit and Mawenzi above the clouds and savannah

Kilimanjaro Climb

The Kilimanjaro climb as a separate offer from Wildfinder Safaris, details and prices on the page.

from 1,714 USD per personfor 6 people

Freestanding bathtub on the terrace with savannah views at dusk

Luxury Safari

The private safari with Exclusive-level accommodation, on the same routes as the classic safari.

from 649 USD per person per dayfor 6 people

Two children in a safari vehicle with a herd of elephants in the background

Family Safari

The safari for families with children: short drives, your own pace and a vehicle with six window seats.

from 2,622 USD per personfor 4 people

Couple watching an elephant from a safari vehicle in Tarangire National Park

Honeymoon

The private honeymoon: a safari for two followed by beach days on Zanzibar.

from 3,104 USD per personfor 2 people

Guests on their Tanzania trip

  • “This was by far the most wonderful holiday we have ever had. […] A special highlight was our guide Erik. It really could not have been better: competent, patient, warm-hearted and with an incredible instinct for where the animals are. Thanks to him we were always in the right place at the right time and were able to experience the wildlife up close. […] Vegan food was no problem at all […]”

    Monika S.August 2025 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German
  • Photo of Larissa

    “The trip was dreamlike! We saw an extreme variety of animals and nature. Our guide was super […]. The chosen accommodation and the programme were perfectly tailored to us and everything ran smoothly. […] the trip can be designed entirely according to one's own wishes and the mixture of personal advice and the great safari with good guides guarantees an awesome experience.”

    Larissa A.Switzerland · July 2026 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German
  • Photo of Markus

    “It was important to us not to do this safari with a large operator, but with a smaller company. We have NEVER regretted this decision. […] Not only travelling on the so-called main roads, but also on the side roads. There we were very often on our own. That way, besides the Big Five, we were also able to see very many other animal species, which was very interesting. […] we are already planning our next safari, which will take us to the south of Tanzania.”

    Markus P.Austria · September 2026 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German

5.0 from 45 reviews · View all reviews on Tripadvisor

Planned and guided by Wildfinder Safaris in Arusha

Wildfinder Safaris (Wildfinder Tours & Safaris Limited) plans private Tanzania safaris, Zanzibar stays and Kilimanjaro climbs. The tour operator, founded in 2018 by four Tanzanian and German partners, is based in Usa River near Arusha. The team has its own vehicles and guides, is reachable locally during the trip and looks after guests in German, English and Spanish. Wildfinder Safaris holds TALA licence 033221 and is a member of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO).

More about the Wildfinder Safaris team

Two guests and a guide giving a thumbs-up in front of a safari vehicle

Locally run in Tanzania, certified guides, fair prices

  • Reply within 24 hoursThe team replies to every enquiry within 24 hours.
  • Direct local operatorThe German-Tanzanian team is based in Usa River near Arusha.
  • Certified guidesSome guides have 10 to 20 years of experience; the team trains juniors with Francis.
  • Fair and clear pricesYou book without intermediaries, directly with the operator.
  • TALA 033221TALA tour-operator licence, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
  • TATOTanzania Association of Tour Operators
  • KilimanjaroKINAPA licence, Wildfinder Mountain Climbers
  • Tripadvisor5.0 based on 45 reviews

Your safari gives back

Every trip with Wildfinder Safaris supports both projects in the region.

Rhino standing facing forward in tall grass in front of a steep overgrown hillside under low clouds

People · Mount Meru

Nkoaranga Orphanage

The Nkoaranga orphanage at the foot of Mount Meru has existed since 1997; around 30 children up to the age of three live there with 12 carers. Instead of a fixed contribution, Wildfinder Safaris regularly buys supplies for the orphanage: groceries, toiletries and similar items.

More about the Nkoaranga Orphanage

Wildlife · Mkomazi

WildlifeNOW

WildlifeNOW is a Kora Project programme at Mkomazi National Park: it protects black rhinos and African wild dogs, maintains their populations through breeding and safeguards the ecosystem. It also raises awareness in the surrounding communities, and Wildfinder Safaris supports the programme.

More about WildlifeNOW

Questions about the Tanzania trips

Are the listed trips fixed?

No. Every trip listed is a sample itinerary. The duration, parks and accommodation category are adapted following your enquiry, and your budget and the animals you want to see are also taken into account.

Can you enquire about a trip directly?

Yes. You can enquire about any listed trip directly or simply use it as inspiration. If none of them suits you, the team will tailor your trip to what you want.

Is there a day safari?

Yes. The overview includes a one-day safari to Tarangire National Park from Arusha. Longer trips combine Tarangire with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

Which Zanzibar-only trips are listed?

Two trips: seven days and twelve days on Zanzibar. The other island trips in the overview combine the stay with a safari. See Zanzibar Holiday for more.

Which types of trip does the overview contain?

Four groups: safari-only trips, Great Migration trips, Zanzibar-only stays and combinations of safari and island. Durations range from one day to fourteen days.

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