Balances intensive game drives with a relaxing Indian Ocean beach recovery.
A range, not a quote — the camps and the month move it. Price this structure by month and style, or read the Tanzania guide.
Where you go, in order.
- 01Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari
- 02Zanzibar coast
When this structure works.
| Period | Conditions | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| January–March | Warm and dry in southern Serengeti; green grass after short rains | Travelers seeking predator drama and baby animal viewing |
| June–October | Peak dry season; clear skies, cool mornings, low bush vegetation | Classic first-time safari travelers and migration seekers |
| November–December | Short rains; brief afternoon showers, fresh green shoots | Photographers and travelers looking for shoulder season value |
| April–May | Long rains; heavy afternoon tropical rainstorms, lush green vistas | Seasoned travelers and value seekers wanting private wildlife viewing |
Check the month first: every country, every month, rated.
Three ways to do it, priced per couple.
Classic Road & Fly
$700–$1,100 / night$9,000–$15,000 per couple (8 nights)
Includes: Custom 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, quality lodges & tented camps, park fees
Excellent combination of overland scenic driving through the Northern Circuit and comfortable safari lodges.
Luxury Fly-In Migration
$1,200–$2,000 / night$16,000–$28,000 per couple (8 nights)
Includes: Domestic bush flights, luxury semi-permanent migration camps, private concession access
Saves hours of driving by flying directly between parks, following the Migration herds in elegant luxury tented camps.
Ultra-Luxury Premier
$2,200–$4,000+ / night$30,000–$55,000+ per couple (8 nights)
Includes: Exclusive private concessions (Grumeti), iconic Singita or &Beyond lodges, private 4x4 vehicle
Private air charters, Grumeti Concession night drives and off-roading, spa treatments, and kitchens that could hold their own in Cape Town.
Best done as the great migration.
The other structures.
Northern circuit foundation
Tarangire + Ngorongoro Crater + Central SerengetiA coherent first safari that balances iconic landscapes with manageable overland pacing.
8–12 nightsSerengeti in depth
Two complementary Serengeti regions (e.g. Ndutu & North) + NgorongoroFollows seasonal herd movements while minimizing long road transfers.
Ask for bush and beach, for your month.
We reply with two or three costed versions — which camps, which month, the full price — and tell you if a different structure would serve you better.