About this trip
Six days in northern Tanzania built around game drives through the Serengeti, with a certified safari guide reading the land and the animals for you. You sleep out under canvas each night, full-service camping that's set up and run for you, putting you closer to the bush than a lodge stay would.
Small safari vehicles keep the group size down, which means less time on rough roads and a better shot at spotting lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Along the way you take in the Great Rift Valley, open savannah stretching out in every direction.
What you'll do
- Game drives across the Serengeti with a certified safari guide
- Scan the Great Rift Valley's open savannah for wildlife
- Track the big five in their natural habitat
- Sleep out in full-service bush camps each night
- Travel in small 4WD vehicles for shorter drive times
- Full-service camping means tents and camp life are handled for you, not a wild-camping trip
- Small vehicle groups, which suits those who want more time watching animals and less time driving
Worth it if you value exceptional guides and authentic wildlife immersion. Think twice if you need luxury comfort or prefer independent exploration.
- Guides like Claus and Filbert transform the safari; they know where animals are and drive strategy.
- Camp kitchen team consistently impressed with proper meals and even birthday cakes in the Serengeti.
- Strong local community contribution and cultural learning woven into the itinerary, not tokenistic.
- Camping trip means basic comfort; compare amenity expectations against luxury safari alternatives first.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,470, about 35% below the priciest month (Nov).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Arusha · 1 Sept – 2 Sept
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