THE SERENGETI AND BEYOND
Luxury Tanzania Safari Holidays from the UK
Serengeti &
KILIMANJARO
The Great
MIGRATION
ATOL
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Why Tanzania
120+
HAND-VETTED RESORTS
The Greatest Safari Stage of All
Tanzania holds the greatest safari stage of all — the endless plains of the Serengeti, the wildlife-packed bowl of the Ngorongoro Crater, the Great Migration that calves and crosses here, and Africa's highest peak in Kilimanjaro. Add the spice-island beaches of Zanzibar offshore, and it offers the complete African journey.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Tanzania — we route it around the migration's movements: the Serengeti, the Crater and a Zanzibar beach finish, with the bush flights and transfers handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from Serengeti tented camps to Zanzibar retreats, we build a Tanzania safari that reaches the wildlife at exactly the right time of year.
The Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater are the gold standard of safari. Pair them with Zanzibar and you have the complete African holiday.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Tanzania rewards the traveller who comes for the wildlife. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
The Serengeti
The endless plains of legend — lions, leopards, cheetahs and the largest herds in Africa, with camps that move to follow the migration through the year.
Ngorongoro Crater
A collapsed volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife, including black rhino — one of the densest concentrations of game on earth, in a truly spectacular setting.
The Great Migration
The calving on the southern plains (around January to March) and the dramatic river crossings (mid-year) — the migration spends most of the year in Tanzania.
Tarangire & the North
The great baobab-studded elephant country of Tarangire and the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara — the wider northern safari circuit.
Zanzibar
The spice island offshore — white-sand beaches, turquoise water and the historic alleys of Stone Town, the classic beach finish (see our Zanzibar page).
Kilimanjaro & the South
Africa's highest peak for those who wish to climb, and the remote, wild southern parks of Ruaha and Nyerere for exclusive, crowd-free safari.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every lodge, camp and hotel we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Circuit
- Kilimanjaro arrival (JRO) - transfer or light aircraft to the Northern Circuit
- 3 nights Serengeti tented camp (central or migration-following)
- 2 nights Ngorongoro Crater lodge
- 2 nights Tarangire or Lake Manyara
- Full board + game drives | Ngorongoro Crater floor full-day game drive
- Return flights from London airports + internal flights
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Tanzania Premium Circuit
- Kilimanjaro arrival - light aircraft to the Serengeti
- 4 nights asilia / Sanctuary premium camps (migration-positioned)
- 2 nights Gibb's Farm or The Highlands Ngorongoro
- 1 night Tarangire Treetops
- Half board | all internal flights | dawn hot air balloon + Champagne bush breakfast
- Return flights from London airports + internal flights
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Singita Serengeti
- Kilimanjaro arrival - light aircraft to Singita Grumeti reserve
- 5 nights Singita Serengeti (Sasakwa Lodge or Faru Faru, 350,000-acre private Grumeti reserve)
- 2 nights Singita Explore mobile tented camp or Ngorongoro Crater lodge
- Fully inclusive (all meals, premium drinks, game drives, laundry)
- Private guide + tracker + vehicle | Grumeti migration | horseback safari option
- Return flights from London airports + internal flights, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Tanzania journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
DRY SEASON & PEAK
June to October
The prime safari season — dry, with concentrated wildlife and the dramatic Serengeti river crossings around mid-year. The busiest and priciest window; book well ahead.
CALVING SEASON
January to March
The migration calves on the southern Serengeti plains — newborns everywhere and intense predator action. Hot, mostly dry and a wonderful, slightly quieter time.
GREEN SEASON
March to May
The long rains bring lush landscapes and the best value, though some camps close. Green, dramatic and quiet, with showers usually in the afternoon.
SHORT RAINS
November to December
Brief showers and green scenery, with good game viewing and fewer crowds — a fine shoulder window before the festive peak.
Sample Itinerary
A 9-Night Tanzania Safari & Beach Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect trip unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Kilimanjaro
Your flight reaches Kilimanjaro via a hub. A transfer to a lodge near Arusha to rest before the safari begins.
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DAYS 2-3 — THE CRATER
Ngorongoro
Tarangire's elephants en route, then the wildlife-packed floor of the Ngorongoro Crater — among the densest game viewing anywhere.
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DAYS 4-6 — THE PLAINS
The Serengeti
A flight into the Serengeti, timed to the migration's position — endless plains, big cats and the great herds, from a classic camp.
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DAYS 7-9 — THE ISLAND
Zanzibar
A flight to Zanzibar for the beach finish — white sand, turquoise water and the spice-island calm of the Indian Ocean.
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DAY 10 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
A final morning on the island before your flight home via a hub.
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Getting There
- No direct flights — around 11-13 hours via a hub (Nairobi, Doha, Amsterdam or Addis Ababa) to Kilimanjaro or Dar es Salaam
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- Light aircraft link the parks and Zanzibar
- Tanzania is 2-3 hours ahead of the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders need a Tanzania e-visa (around US$50, single entry), applied for online before travel
- The e-visa covers mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar
- Passport valid 6 months
- A separate Zanzibar travel insurance applies for Zanzibar (see our Zanzibar page)
Health & Safety
- Antimalarial precautions are recommended for safari areas — see a travel clinic 6-8 weeks before travel for personalised advice
- A yellow-fever certificate is required only if you are arriving from a country with a risk of transmission, not when flying directly from the UK
- Routine vaccinations should be up to date
- Comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), but US Dollars are widely used in tourism (bring crisp notes dated 2013 or later)
- Cards in larger hotels
- English and Swahili are widely spoken
- Tipping guides and camp staff is customary