Ngorongoro · Luxury
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Opulent suites perched on the crater rim, early access to the crater floor.
From $1200 pp/night (indicative)
Best safari lodges in Tanzania
Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro views
Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and the southern wilderness of Ruaha and Nyerere. It's the classic choice for a first safari and for following the Great Migration through most of the year.
6 lodges in Tanzania
★ 4.9
Serengeti · Tented camp
Serengeti Migration Camp
Riverside tents on the Grumeti with front-row migration views.
From $650 pp/night (indicative)
Nyerere · Tented camp
Nyerere Sand Rivers Camp
Open-fronted cottages on the Rufiji River with boat safaris and wild dogs.
From $560 pp/night (indicative)
Ruaha · Mid-range
Ruaha River Lodge
Remote stone bandas in Tanzania's wild south — big cats, few crowds.
From $310 pp/night (indicative)
Tarangire · Mid-range
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Great-value bluff-top lodge overlooking elephant herds on the river.
From $220 pp/night (indicative)
Tarangire · Budget
Kilimanjaro View Camp
Simple, friendly tented camp — a wallet-friendly base for the northern circuit.
From $120 pp/night (indicative)
Best time to visit Tanzania
June to October for dry-season game viewing; January to February for calving season in the southern Serengeti.
Highlights
- Great Migration river crossings
- Ngorongoro Crater floor drives
- Combine with Zanzibar beaches
Tanzania safari FAQs
How many nights do I need in Tanzania?
Most travellers spend 6–9 nights on the northern circuit, splitting time between Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.
Do I need a visa?
Most nationalities need a visa, which can usually be applied for online before travel. Check official government guidance for your passport.