Year-roundCompact lodge safari
Tarangire & Ngorongoro Express
A focused private safari from Moshi that pairs Tarangire's elephant country with a full game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
- 2 daysDuration
- ValueTrip style
From
$780 pp
Local trip design from Moshi
See Tanzania with a plan that fits the place.
Private wildlife safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs, and Indian Ocean stays built around real travel times, the right season, and the way you want each day to feel.
Based in Moshi, Tanzania
Private vehicle planning
Clear pre-trip support
Prices shown as ranges
A more useful way to plan
The best itinerary is not the one with the most names. It is the one that puts your time in the right places.
We begin with season, group size, comfort, fitness, and the moments you care about. Then we choose parks, route direction, camps, flights, and rest days. That prevents common problems: too many one-night stops, impossible transfer days, a migration camp in the wrong region, or a Kilimanjaro route selected only because it is the cheapest.
Every journey below is a strong starting point. You can change the dates, lodging level, number of days, activities, and pickup location. Our office in Moshi coordinates the final route and stays available while you travel.
See how we design trips17Safari itineraries with indicative prices
6Kilimanjaro routes compared in detail
13Tanzania destinations explained
1Local team coordinating the whole trip
Safari catalogue
Every safari package, with a price to start the conversation.
These are planning prices in US dollars, normally per person. The final quote reflects your month, group size, exact camps, room type, park-fee changes, and whether you start in Moshi, Arusha, or at the airport.
Year-roundView details
Year-roundPrivate lodge safari
Northern Highlights
Three contrasting landscapes in three days: baobab country, the Rift Valley escarpment, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.
- 3 daysDuration
- ClassicTrip style
From
$1,080 pp
Year-roundPrivate lodge safari
Serengeti & Crater
A direct route to Tanzania's best-known wildlife areas, with two Serengeti game-drive sessions and a descent into Ngorongoro Crater.
- 4 daysDuration
- ClassicTrip style
From
$1,590 pp
Best sellerPrivate lodge safari
Big Five Safari
A well-paced northern circuit safari linking Tarangire's elephants, central Serengeti's predator country, and Ngorongoro Crater.
- 5 daysDuration
- ClassicTrip style
From
$2,080 pp
Best sellerPrivate lodge safari
Classic Northern Circuit
Six days across the northern circuit with a measured pace, two Serengeti nights, and time for the smaller parks that make the route feel complete.
- 6 daysDuration
- ClassicTrip style
From
$2,490 pp
Best sellerPrivate migration safari
Great Migration Safari
A season-aware safari that places three or four nights in the Serengeti zone most likely to hold the migrating herds during your travel month.
- 7 daysDuration
- ClassicTrip style
From
$3,150 pp
Year-roundLuxury private safari
Luxury Tanzania
A slower, higher-comfort safari with premium camps, private guiding, thoughtful meal stops, and enough time to enjoy the lodges as well as the wildlife.
- 8 daysDuration
- LuxuryTrip style
From
$5,480 pp
School holidays and year-roundPrivate family safari
Family Safari
A family-friendly route with shorter driving blocks, flexible game drives, swimming-pool time, and a mix of wildlife and hands-on local experiences.
- 9 daysDuration
- Classic PlusTrip style
From
$4,180 pp
Year-roundPrivate romantic safari
Honeymoon Safari
A private celebration trip with beautiful camps, relaxed starts, scenic sundowners, and optional Zanzibar beach nights added to the safari.
- 10 daysDuration
- LuxuryTrip style
From
$6,950 pp
Best sellerPrivate safari and beach
Safari & Zanzibar
Seven nights across northern Tanzania followed by four relaxed Zanzibar nights, connected with a domestic flight to protect holiday time.
- 12 daysDuration
- Classic PlusTrip style
From
$5,790 pp
Year-round with seasonal routingExtended private safari
Grand Tanzania
A deep northern Tanzania journey with long stays, quieter corners, optional cultural visits, and time to watch wildlife rather than constantly moving on.
- 14 daysDuration
- Classic PlusTrip style
From
$7,850 pp
Usually January to MarchSeasonal private safari
Calving Season Safari
A southern Serengeti and Ndutu route timed for the green-season herds, newborn animals, dramatic skies, and concentrated predator activity.
- 8 daysDuration
- Classic PlusTrip style
From
$3,680 pp
Typically July to OctoberSeasonal migration safari
River Crossing Safari
A northern Serengeti itinerary with enough time near the Mara River to wait for herd movement rather than treating a crossing as a scheduled attraction.
- 9 daysDuration
- Classic PlusTrip style
From
$4,350 pp
Year-roundFly-in private safari
Serengeti Fly-In
A time-efficient Serengeti stay using scheduled bush flights, a private vehicle on the ground, and a camp selected for the season.
- 5 daysDuration
- LuxuryTrip style
From
$3,980 pp
Year-roundPrivate camping safari
Budget Camping Safari
A straightforward camping safari with a private vehicle, dedicated guide and cook, public campsites, and the same major wildlife areas used by lodge trips.
- 5 daysDuration
- ValueTrip style
From
$1,430 pp
Year-round; route matched to subjectPrivate photography safari
Photographic Safari
A low-density vehicle plan built around light, sightlines, patient positioning, and longer stays in productive wildlife areas.
- 10 daysDuration
- Classic PlusTrip style
From
$5,650 pp
Year-roundLuxury private safari
Signature Luxury Safari
Our most polished lodge-and-camp route, combining strong wildlife locations with private guiding, considered transfers, and accommodation chosen for setting as much as service.
- 8 daysDuration
- LuxuryTrip style
From
$6,250 pp
Shop by experience
Choose the feeling first. We will build the route around it.
Families, photographers, climbers, and honeymooners need different pacing. These starting points prevent a generic itinerary from being sold to everyone.
Kilimanjaro from Moshi
Choose the route for acclimatisation, not for a slogan.
Machame, Lemosho, Marangu, Rongai, Northern Circuit, and Umbwe each have a different approach, camp pattern, crowd level, and acclimatisation profile. Our route pages show the actual day sequence, accommodation, indicative price, and the trade-offs that matter.
Route comparison
Six Kilimanjaro routes, side by side.
The lowest price is not always the best value. An additional acclimatisation day can matter more than a cheaper headline rate.
| Route | Length | Challenge | Sleep | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machame Route Strong first-time trekkers who want varied scenery and a gradual climb-high, sleep-low profile. | 7 days | Challenging | Mountain tents | $2,450 pp | View route |
| Lemosho Route Trekkers who can allow eight mountain days and want a beautiful western approach with a sensible acclimatisation schedule. | 8 days | Challenging with strong acclimatisation | Mountain tents | $2,780 pp | View route |
| Marangu Route Trekkers who prefer huts to tents and want a direct route with an added acclimatisation day at Horombo. | 6 days | Challenging | Shared mountain huts | $2,250 pp | View route |
| Rongai Route Trekkers attracted to a quieter northern approach and the dramatic Mawenzi landscape. | 7 days | Challenging | Mountain tents | $2,580 pp | View route |
| Northern Circuit Route Trekkers who prioritise acclimatisation, quieter trails, and a complete circuit around the northern side of Kibo. | 9 days | Long and challenging with excellent acclimatisation | Mountain tents | $3,280 pp | View route |
| Umbwe Route Experienced high-altitude trekkers with strong conditioning and a clear reason for choosing a steep, rapid approach. | 6 days | Very challenging | Mountain tents | $2,390 pp | View route |
Where the route goes
Know what each destination contributes.
Serengeti is not interchangeable with Tarangire, and Ngorongoro is not a substitute for several nights in the plains. Good routing uses the strengths of each place.
Seasonal planning
Tanzania changes through the year.
There is no single best month for every traveller. Wildlife location, rain, dust, views, price, and crowd levels all change the answer.
January - March
Green plains & calving
Southern Serengeti and Ndutu can be excellent for migration herds, young animals, dramatic skies, and photography.
June - October
Dry-season safari
Reliable road conditions and wildlife around water, with higher demand in well-known northern parks.
July - October
Northern migration
Time in northern Serengeti creates opportunities around the Mara River, but no crossing can be scheduled or guaranteed.
Most of the year
Kilimanjaro windows
Drier periods are popular, yet mountain weather remains variable. Route length and personal preparation still matter.
Indian Ocean finish
Zanzibar stays selected by coast, tide, and atmosphere.
Nungwi, Paje, Stone Town, and quieter beach areas serve different travellers. We match the coast to swimming, activity, privacy, family needs, and transfer time.
Island stayZanzibar holiday
Stone Town Stay & Cultural Guide
A compact Stone Town stay with a walking tour, food-market evening, and time to understand Zanzibar before moving to the beach.
- 3 daysDuration
- Stone Town, Spice countryTrip style
From
$690 pp
Island stayZanzibar holiday
5-Day Nungwi Beach Holiday
A north-coast beach stay built around swimming conditions, sunset time, and easy access to dhow trips and nearby Kendwa.
- 5 daysDuration
- Nungwi, KendwaTrip style
From
$1,180 pp
Island stayZanzibar holiday
5-Day Paje & East Coast Holiday
A relaxed east-coast stay for long beach walks, kitesurfing options, village restaurants, and the changing rhythm of the tides.
- 5 daysDuration
- Paje, JambianiTrip style
From
$1,040 pp
Island stayZanzibar holiday
7-Day Zanzibar Honeymoon
A private honeymoon plan combining one atmospheric Stone Town night with a quieter beach property selected for privacy and swimming.
- 7 daysDuration
- Stone Town, Quiet beach coastTrip style
From
$2,380 pp
Island stayZanzibar holiday
7-Day Zanzibar Family Holiday
A family-friendly island week with a shallow-swimming beach, flexible meal plans, short activity days, and space for downtime.
- 7 daysDuration
- Family beach resort, Stone Town optionTrip style
From
$1,850 pp
Island stayZanzibar holiday
10-Day Safari & Zanzibar Escape
A clean combination of northern Tanzania wildlife and a four-night Zanzibar finish, with a domestic flight linking the two halves.
- 10 daysDuration
- Tarangire, NgorongoroTrip style
From
$4,390 pp
From Moshi in one day
Day trips with a clear schedule and private transport.
Add a foothills walk, local coffee experience, hot-springs day, cultural visit, or short safari before or after a climb.
Private day tripMoshi day trip
Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip
A village walk, waterfall hike, and hands-on coffee experience in the green foothills of Kilimanjaro.
- 1 dayDuration
- About 45 minutes from central MoshiTrip style
From
$95 pp
Private day tripMoshi day trip
Kikuletwa Hot Springs Day Trip
A relaxed swimming day at a clear spring shaded by fig trees, with a simple local lunch and private return transfer.
- 1 dayDuration
- About 1.5 hours from MoshiTrip style
From
$80 pp
Private day tripMoshi day trip
Marangu Village & Chagga Culture
A cultural day around Marangu with village paths, Chagga history, local food, and views toward Kilimanjaro when the weather is clear.
- 1 dayDuration
- About 1 hour from MoshiTrip style
From
$90 pp
Private day tripMoshi day trip
Lake Chala Crater Lake Day Trip
A scenic drive to the Kenya border for a guided crater-rim walk, picnic, and optional kayaking when conditions allow.
- 1 dayDuration
- About 2 hours from MoshiTrip style
From
$120 pp
Private day tripMoshi day trip
Arusha National Park Day Safari
A compact safari day with giraffes, forest, Momella Lakes, and an optional ranger-guided walk.
- 1 dayDuration
- About 1.5 hours from MoshiTrip style
From
$290 pp
Private day tripMoshi day trip
Moshi Town, Market & Local Food Walk
A grounded introduction to central Moshi through the market, railway area, small businesses, and a carefully chosen local lunch.
- 1 dayDuration
- Starts in MoshiTrip style
From
$55 pp
Private day tripMoshi day trip
Maasai Community Visit
A pre-arranged community visit focused on conversation, daily life, and fair local payment rather than a rushed roadside performance.
- 1 dayDuration
- Route depends on the host communityTrip style
From
$110 pp
Private day tripMoshi day trip
Ndoro Waterfall & Lake Chala Highlands
A more active foothills day with a steep waterfall walk, local guide, and highland scenery east of Moshi.
- 1 dayDuration
- About 2 hours from MoshiTrip style
From
$125 pp
Plan before you pay
Useful guides, not keyword filler.
Understand cost, season, flights, packing, accommodation, and family logistics before choosing a trip.
Season-by-season planning
Best Time for a Tanzania Safari
How dry seasons, green seasons, migration movement, crowd levels, and budget priorities change the best month for your safari.
Read guideBudget and value
Tanzania Safari Cost: A Clear Planning Guide
What actually shapes safari price, from park routing and group size to camp level, vehicle use, flights, and seasonal demand.
Read guideSerengeti migration
Great Migration Guide by Month
A practical month-by-month framework for choosing the right Serengeti region without treating wildlife movement as a fixed timetable.
Read guideBefore you fly
Tanzania Visa & Entry Planning
A preparation checklist for passports, visas, arrival documents, insurance, and the details travellers should verify before departure.
Read guideTravel health
Tanzania Health & Vaccination Planning
A non-medical planning guide covering travel-clinic timing, malaria discussions, altitude considerations, prescriptions, and personal health documents.
Read guideMoney and etiquette
Tipping on Safari and Kilimanjaro
How to plan tips fairly, organise group contributions, and distinguish guide, crew, lodge, and porter tipping without last-minute confusion.
Read guideResponsible by design
Better pacing is also better tourism.
Fewer rushed park changes reduce unnecessary driving. Honest wildlife language avoids pressure on guides to crowd animals. Clear crew and tipping information helps travellers prepare. We also prefer community activities that are arranged in advance and paid fairly, rather than unplanned roadside stops.
Our responsible travel approachCommon questions
What happens after you find a trip you like?
Can every itinerary be changed?
Yes. Published packages are starting structures. We can change the number of days, accommodation level, parks, route direction, airport, and beach extension, subject to availability and park rules.
Are the prices final?
No. They are useful planning prices. A final quote is prepared for your dates, group size, room setup, camps, and current supplier and park costs.
Do you organise both Kilimanjaro and safari?
Yes. The Moshi team can coordinate airport transfers, pre-climb hotel nights, the mountain route, post-climb safari, domestic flights, and Zanzibar in one itinerary.
Can I save several trips and ask for one quote?
Yes. Use the star button on any package to add it to your trip board. The tailor-made form can include the saved list so the team understands what caught your attention.
Is the website a live booking engine?
The site works like a curated travel shop, but Tanzania trips still require a confirmed proposal. Availability, park routing, room type, and flight timing are checked before a deposit is requested.
Tell us your dates, group size, and the trip you are picturing.
We will turn the ideas on this site into one practical route, then show the inclusions, accommodation, and final price clearly.