Tanzania Safari Adventures: Standard, Mid-Range & Luxury
Wildlife Experiences
Welcome to Emnel Adventures, your trusted safari specialist for Tanzania wildlife experiences, tailor-made journeys, and unforgettable adventures in the heart of East Africa. Whether you’re dreaming of witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration, exploring the legendary Serengeti, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, or enjoying a family-friendly safari in Tarangire and Lake Manyara, our safari packages are crafted to offer true wonder, comfort, and authenticity.
At Emnel Adventures, we believe a safari should be more than a trip—it should be a life-changing journey.
From luxury tented camps to mid-range lodges and budget adventures, we offer a variety of itineraries designed for different travel styles, group sizes, families, and first-time safari travellers.
Our expert guides, custom itineraries, reliable 4x4 vehicles, and deep local knowledge ensure your Tanzania safari is safe, seamless, and completely unforgettable. Whether you're planning a short safari from Zanzibar, a multi-day classic experience, or a tailor-made adventure for teens and families, we’re here to help you design the perfect journey.
Explore our top-selling tours below or contact us to build a fully tailor-made Tanzania safari.
🦁 Tanzania Safari Circuits & National Parks Guide
Explore Tanzania’s Safari Regions
Tanzania is divided into distinct safari circuits, each offering its own landscapes, wildlife spectacles, and travel experiences. Use the map to discover the Northern, Southern, Western, and Coastal circuits — and find the perfect safari destination for your journey.
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#1 Safari Destination in Africa — Continues to win global travel awards.
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Home of the Great Migration — The planet’s biggest land animal movement.
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Most diverse safari experiences — Savannah, crater, lakes, mountains, rivers, forests, beaches.
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Year-round wildlife viewing — something spectacular every month.
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High conservation standards — Protected parks covering over 30% of the country.
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Safe, welcoming, and culturally rich — Maasai, Chaga, Hadzabe communities and beyond.
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Easy connections to Zanzibar — Best safari/beach combo in Africa.
Explore Tanzania’s Safari Circuits & National Parks
Planning a Tanzania safari? Use our interactive map to explore the Northern, Southern, Western and Coastal Safari Circuits. Each region offers unique wildlife, landscapes, and signature safari experiences — from the Great Migration in the Serengeti to the remote, untouched wilderness of Ruaha and Katavi.
🌍 1. Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit – Best for First-Time Safaris
Top Parks in the Northern Circuit
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Serengeti National Park – Best for the Great Wildebeest Migration, big cat sightings, year-round wildlife.
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Ngorongoro Crater – UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Africa’s highest wildlife density.
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Tarangire National Park – Famous for huge elephant herds
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Lake Manyara National Park – Known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife.
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Arusha National Park – Great for walking safaris and Mount Meru
Why Choose the Northern Safari Circuit
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Covers the best-known Tanzania national parks
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Ideal for classic safaris, family tours, and luxury lodges
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Easy access from Arusha
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Perfect for 5- to 10-day itineraries
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Best region for first-time travellers
🌿 2. Southern Tanzania Safari Circuit – Quieter & More Authentic
Top Parks in the Southern Circuit
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Nyerere National Park (Selous) – Boat safaris, river wildlife, incredible variety.
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Ruaha National Park – Tremendous lion populations, elephants, and untouched landscapes.
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Mikumi National Park – Affordable and easy from Dar es Salaam.
Why Choose the Southern Safari Circuit
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Fewer tourists, more privacy
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Best region for walking safaris and boat safaris
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Excellent for longer, immersive trips
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Better value for money compared to the north
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Great wildlife density in the dry season
🐘 3. Western Tanzania Safari Circuit – Best for Chimpanzee Trekking
Top Parks in the Western Circuit
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Mahale Mountains National Park – World-class chimpanzee trekking.
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Gombe Stream National Park – Jane Goodall’s historic research site.
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Katavi National Park – One of Africa’s last true wildernesses.
Why Choose Western Tanzania
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Remote, exclusive, and accessible only by aircraft
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Best place in Africa for chimp tracking
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Exceptional for photographers and wildlife purists
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Limited visitor numbers = private safari experiences
🏝️ 4. Tanzania Coast & Zanzibar Islands – Safari + Beach Combo
Top Beach Destinations
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Zanzibar Island – Spice tours, history, and tropical beaches.
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Pemba Island – Pristine reefs, fewer tourists.
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Mafia Island – Best for whale shark encounters and diving.
Why Add Zanzibar to Your Safari
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Perfect ending to a wildlife safari
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Excellent for honeymoons
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Easy domestic flights from all major parks
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Best marine experiences in East Africa
Tanzania Unveiled: Your Epic Safari Adventure with Emnel Adventures
Types of Tanzania Safaris We Offer
Tanzania Family SAFARI Adventures
🦁 Wildlife to Expect
Elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, hippos, and colorful birdlife — perfect for kids.
⭐ Why This Safari Stands Out
Family-friendly lodges, flexible schedules, private vehicles, child-loving guides, and fun extras like Maasai visits and junior ranger activities.
📅 Ideal Season
June–October (best visibility)
December–March (green season + newborn animals)
Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safaris
🦁 Wildlife to Expect
The Great Migration herds, big cats, crocodiles at crossings, hyenas, elephants, and dramatic predator action.
⭐ Why This Safari Stands Out
Front-row access to the migration, expert tracking, prime river-crossing spots, and specially chosen camps.
📅 Ideal Season
Depends on what you want:
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Calving: Dec–Mar
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Grumeti: May–Jun
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Mara Crossings: Jul–Oct
Tanzania ClASSIC Safaris
🦁 Wildlife to Expect
Big Five, wildebeest herds, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, and stunning birdlife.
⭐ Why This Safari Stands Out
The iconic trio: Serengeti + Ngorongoro + Tarangire/Manyara. Smooth logistics, great lodges, and the perfect “first-time safari” route.
📅 Ideal Season
June–October (peak viewing)
December–March (lush landscapes + great photography)
Not sure which safari suits you?
Contact our Safari Experts → We’ll help plan the perfect trip. Fully customised itineraries based on your schedule, interests, style, and budget.
Tanzania is a year-round safari destination, but the best time depends on what you want to see:
Best Overall Wildlife Viewing (Dry Season)
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June - October
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Clear skies, big wildlife concentrations, and ideal conditions for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Ruaha, and Selous.
Great Wildebeest Migration
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Calving (Ndutu): December – March
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Grumeti crossings: May – June
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Mara River crossings: July – October
Green Season (Beautiful landscapes + fewer visitors)
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November – December & March – May
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Perfect for photographers, birdwatchers, and travelers looking for quieter parks and greener scenery.
What Our Customers Say About Us!
Sarah, F, uk
Wonderful 6 day private tour of 3 quite different parks in Kenya organised by Nelson. We started at the Masai Mara for two nights where we saw a huge variety of animals, then onto Lake Nakuru which was great for birds and white rhinos. Lastly we went to Amboseli for hundreds of elephants in particular against the stunning back drop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Our guide throughout, Alfred, was incredibly experienced and sought out the best viewing points throughout. The Sopa Lodges we stayed in were so welcoming and we had some amazing views from our rooms, including having Zebras grazing right outside one evening. Nelson was great in advising where we should go. We opted for a private tour, whilst more expensive, we did like having the jeep to ourselves and having a bit more flexibility and space which we appreciated given it was a bit of a lifetime experience. I would totally recommend Nelson to organise your tour. We were booking from the UK and wanted to go direct to an operator on the ground. I knew Nelson from a business contact and totally trusted him to look after us. Book Emnel with confidence!
Shirin D
We had a great experience on our 3 day safari. We want to thank our guide Gabriel who was so kind and did everything for us to have the best time. We didn’t get the chance to meet Nelson but we appreciate his patience with us before the trip with our many questions. We would definitely recommend Emnel adventures, they truly care for their guests. Thank you so much, we couldn’t have asked for a better safari! / Dilan, Ceren & Shirin from Stockholm
Melanie W
I hope this review really articulates how incredibly impressed we were with Emnel Adventures and the experience they created for us. After contacting a few Safari companies, we quickly realised that Emnel was the company for us. Right from the start, Nelson (our travel consultant) was quick to respond with answers for my many questions. We presented him with an overview of what we wanted to do, but it was Nelson's knowledge and guidance regarding locations and accommodation which really pulled the itinerary together. He worked really hard to put together a trip which suited us as a family of 4. The safari itself was incredible - we were extremely lucky to see just about everything we wanted to see, including TWO wildebeest river crossings. With a private vehicle, we were comfortable and well provided for throughout the trip. The selected accommodations were beautiful and considering the isolated locations, the food was fantastic. We were provided with full board and despite being a set menu, the choices were refined, well judged and excellent quality. My 12 and 14 year old sons certainly had no complaints! A real highlight was the lovely surprise arranged for us on Day 1 of the safari. It was our Wedding Anniversary and whilst we were perfectly happy with the proposed packed lunch, we were instead presented with a fully catered 3 course meal with silver service and wine. It was a wonderful surprise when we pulled up at an amazing viewing point to find a huge team of staff (including a visit from Nelson!) ready to greet and serve us. Very special! Gabriel the guide was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we saw everything! He was also a lot of fun, with a great sense of humour and this was great for our boys - they interacted really well and Gabriel's passion really kept them interested. I would 100% recommend the team to anyone. In fact, I hope we get to use them again in the not too distant future. Thank you Team Emnel.
Cornelia c- germany
Just coming back from a 5-day safari booked with Emnel Adventures. It was a mind blowing experience all through. Booking experience very individualized have done also research and suggested things and Nelson who is handling the travel proposals allways very nice and took my input into account. If he thought something else better he told me. Allways had feeling that he wants the best experience According to my wishes. I changed mind / dates etc several times he allways stayed calm and changed travel accordingly. The safari was absolutely exceeding expectations. Already the welcome at the airport with 3 men and nice table / coffee / tea and snacks to introduce the tour. Nelson was there for the welcome and my tour guide Rahim and as a surprise my personal photographer Abisae. I went then on 5 days trip / 4 nights on safari with Rahim and Abisae. Rahim studied tourism and has an education in safari tours and 20 years experience and this you feel he know everything on animals why an animal looks like it looks, how close. I felt like a princess both very attentive lunches in nice sceneries great with beers and wines offered. Other groups had lunch boxes we a really meal in comfy chairs. Hotels perfect as expected. Was quite sad after the 5 days to leave the 2 guys. The safari for me Was every penny worth it and you need to feel yourself how it feels and I can 100% recommend Emnel Adventures with Nelson and my Tour guide Rahim and Abisae. Was all perfect experience. Usually I do not write TripAdvisor reviews. But this experience was so good that I would like also that others can do these experiences as well.
Tar
The whole experience was amazing! The organization was perfect, the lodge incredible and the guide great. Indeed, Gabriel's advice and suggestions were always very accurate and professional. These will have allowed me to see the Big 5 during the Safari (Lion, Buffalo, Rhinoceros, Leopard and Elephants). The booked lodge were amazing! Food was great ! Peoples so carefull. Thank you very much Nelson for the organization, the help, the professionalism and this unique experience! I highly recommend Emnel.
MeD
Couldn’t have gone better. First safari for us, my brother and a friend of mine, it was well organized, we had an amazing tour guid and an excellent photographer with us. Luck was on our side, as we saw almost everything in abondance. The food was really good and the lodge were 💯. Only down side was the camping lodge in Ngorogoro the last day, which I recommend to go to an other place ! But other then that, don’t hesitate ! (Ask for Beatus for Guide )
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