Tanzania — the Serengeti and beyond

Tanzania offers excellent safari experiences throughout the year, with different regions coming into their own in different seasons.
The dry season from June to October is especially good for the northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with excellent wildlife viewing and the possibility of following the Great Migration through the north.
January and February are particularly special in the Ndutu area and southern Serengeti, when the calving season brings large numbers of newborn wildebeest and increased predator activity.

We recommend a minimum of 7 nights for the classic northern circuit, combining the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.
If you add Zanzibar, allow around 10–12 nights in total. For travellers who also want to explore southern Tanzania, including Ruaha or Nyerere, around 12–14 nights allows you to experience both safari regions without rushing.

Most of our tailor-made Tanzania safaris start from around US$6,000 per person, depending on the season, length of stay and lodges selected.
High-end properties and private-concession camps in and around the Serengeti can increase the cost considerably, particularly during peak migration periods, when availability is also much more limited.

Kenya and Tanzania share the same greater migration ecosystem, with the Maasai Mara and Serengeti forming two parts of one vast wildlife landscape.
Tanzania offers a broader variety of safari circuits, including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and the more remote southern parks such as Ruaha and Nyerere. Kenya is particularly famous for the Maasai Mara and can offer slightly simpler logistics on some itineraries.
Many travellers choose to combine both countries in a 10–14 night East African journey.

The Great Migration is one of the world’s greatest wildlife movements, with vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and other plains game moving continuously through the Serengeti–Maasai Mara ecosystem.
In Tanzania, the herds can be followed through different regions at different times of year: the calving season around Ndutu and the southern Serengeti from roughly January to March, the gradual movement north through the central and western Serengeti during the following months, and the northern Serengeti from around July onwards, when river crossings may occur.The exact timing varies each year with rainfall and grazing conditions, which is why choosing the right region is just as important as choosing the right month.

Absolutely. It is one of Tanzania’s great advantages.
Zanzibar is the classic complement to a safari, with convenient air connections from the main safari regions, white-sand beaches, coral reefs and a wide choice of luxury resorts. A typical itinerary combines around 6–7 nights on safari with 3–5 nights in Zanzibar, although Pemba and Mafia Island are excellent alternatives for travellers looking for something quieter and more remote.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Many travellers need a visa to enter Tanzania and may be able to apply online through Tanzania’s official eVisa system before travelling, while requirements can differ by passport. As part of your journey planning, Siente África will confirm the latest entry requirements for your nationality and guide you through the necessary documentation.