Tanzania Safaris By Road

Tanzania Safaris By Road

Explore Tanzania's Wilderness, Iconic National Parks And Amazing Wildlife On A Safari By Road!

It's time for a safari! There are many different types of safaris available when travelling through Tanzania. Each of these types will suit any traveller, no matter the budget or how much time is available.

If you're looking for an adventure and want to explore as much of the country as possible, then this is the page and portfolio of safari options to look at.

Imagine spending your day exploring the great outdoors with an expert guide who knows every inch of this country's terrain as you move between destinations and lodges. You will see amazing views, experience new cultures and make memories along the routes that will last a lifetime!

The only downside of road-going safaris is that they add time on the road as one moves between destinations. However, this is negated by what one can experience along the route; culture, scenery, towns and villages, wildlife, historical sites and in general, just experiencing Tanzania as a country. Yes, fly-in options are quicker (and more expensive), but they lose out on those in-between experiences that make Tanzania, Tanzania.

Driving times and distances covered are generally kept to the minimum; longer drives are broken up with stops for scenic photography, points of interest, and history. The whole idea of travelling Tanzania by road is to experience all that she has to offer, so stopping and getting out of the vehicle with a camera in hand is all part and parcel of one's safari.

If you wanted to experience a country and all it has to offer, then any one of the below "Tanzania Safaris By Road" would be the option to look at. All safaris are scheduled but can be tailor-made should your dates or allowed time frame not match up.

The Best Road Safaris In Tanzania

  • Simba Safari

    From US$ 3 405.00 pp

    Tanzania undoubtedly has some of the finest wildlife viewings, the 7-day itinerary journeys through four of the most exciting parks, with increased opportunities of spotting the "Big 5" and a vast variety of other species.

  • Kifaru Safari

    From US$ 2 575.00 per person

    A 6-day safari package to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park whilst staying at Serena lodges that are among the best available in Tanzania and are also located in wonderful spots for wildlife viewing.

  • Classic Saffron Safari

    From US$ 4 050.00 per person

    11 Days of stunning scenery and big-game in northern Tanzania with the fascinating cultures, history and exotic beaches of Zanzibar, this itinerary is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and honeymooners.

  • Under Canvas with Asilia

    From US$ 6 230.00 pp

    A fully inclusive 7-day safari that follows the wildlife through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Parks, offering the utmost in luxury and privacy. For those seeking the best of the best when it comes to bush camps, then this safari is for you.

  • Taste of Tented Safari

    From US$ 4 415.00 pp

    8 Days of travel through Tanzania's northern Game Reserves and National Parks, experience wildlife and exceptional photographic opportunities while your overnight accommodation is in fantastic luxury tented camps.

  • Lakes and Caldera Safari

    From US$ 1 400.00 pp

    This short 4-day safari is ideal for those visiting Tanzania without the time available, it includes the legendary Ngorongoro crater and also included is a game drive in Lake Manyara park with a great diversity of animal and birds.

  • Craters & Valleys Safari

    From US$ 2 520.00 per person

    On the 5-day Craters & Valleys Safari, we have expanded the options to include a variety of tastes and budgets.

    This adventure combines two of Tanzania's most popular parks with game viewing in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Carefree Tanzania Safari

    From US$ 4 010.00 per person

    A 5 Day luxury fly-in package visiting the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Areas in the north of the country while staying in some of the best camps and lodges to be found anywhere in Africa, never mind east Africa.

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