Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Tarangire · Manyara
Tanzania's Wild
Heart Awaits
Lions, leopards, elephants and the greatest wildlife show on Earth — experienced with locally-born guides who know every track in the bush.
Why Safari With Us
Guides Who Were
Born in the Bush
Our safari guides didn't study Tanzania in a classroom — they grew up here. They know the exact bend in the Grumeti River where the crocodiles wait, the kopje in the central Serengeti where lions den in dry season, the flamingo migration timing at Lake Manyara that most guides miss entirely.
Every vehicle is private or small-group. Every itinerary is built around where the wildlife actually is on the dates you travel — not a fixed circuit repeated year-round.
Where We Go
Tanzania's Greatest Wild Places
Five iconic ecosystems, each with its own character, wildlife and season. We combine them into itineraries that deliver the best of each.
1.5 Million Wildebeest · Big Five
Serengeti
National Park
Africa's most famous safari destination. Endless plains, the Great Migration and lion prides that have ruled the same territories for generations. Included in nearly all our packages.
World Heritage Site
Ngorongoro
Crater
The world's largest intact volcanic caldera — a natural enclosure hosting the densest population of Big Five on Earth, including rare black rhino.
Elephant Capital of Tanzania
Tarangire
National Park
Ancient baobab trees, the Tarangire River and Tanzania's largest elephant herds. Dry season brings 3,000+ elephants to a single waterhole.
Tree-Climbing Lions · Flamingos
Lake Manyara
Famous for its tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos. The compact park packs incredible diversity into a small area — perfect as a first game drive day.
Near Arusha · Day Safari Option
Arusha
National Park
Colobus monkeys, zebra, giraffe and Mt Meru views — just 25km from Arusha. An ideal addition to any Kilimanjaro + safari combo.
Our Safari Packages
Choose Your Wild Adventure
Short Break
Tanzania Wildlife Adventure — 3-Day Safari
The perfect introduction to Tanzania wildlife. Three packed days covering elephants in Tarangire, tree-climbing lions in Manyara and the spectacular crater floor with rhino, hippo and flamingos.
Most Popular
Classic
Wild Wonders: 4-Day Tanzania Safari
Our most booked safari for a reason. Four days, four parks, maximum wildlife diversity. Entering the Serengeti plains for the first time is a moment you carry with you forever.
Top Seller
Big Five
Big Five Adventure — 5-Day Safari
The full northern circuit. Five days dedicated to finding all of the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and black rhino. The Ngorongoro Crater is your best chance for rhino in East Africa.
Best Value
Extended
Majestic Safari Expedition — 6 Days
Two nights in the Serengeti — enough time to slow down, watch a kill from start to finish and wake up to lions calling at dawn. The unhurried safari Tanzania deserves.
Bucket List
Specialist
Ultimate Hot Air Balloon Safari — 3 Days
Float silently over the Serengeti at sunrise, watching herds scatter thousands of feet below. The balloon flight is followed by a champagne bush breakfast — an experience in a category of its own.
Specialist
Bird Watching Safari — 3 Days
Tanzania hosts over 1,000 bird species. Lake Manyara alone attracts 400+ including thousands of flamingos, fish eagles and the rare Ruaha hornbill. Led by a specialist birding guide.
Annual Event
The Great Migration
1.5 million wildebeest. 250,000 zebra. The largest movement of animals on Earth — following the rains in a continuous clockwise loop through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.
Full Transparency
Everything Included — No Surprises
- All national park entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater conservation fee
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert local safari guide (English-speaking)
- All meals (full board throughout safari)
- Accommodation (tented camp or lodge per package)
- Airport transfer (Kilimanjaro or Arusha)
- All fuel and vehicle maintenance
- Bottled water throughout the safari
- Wildlife field guide & bird checklist
- Government taxes & levies
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Tanzania visa (apply online before arrival, ~$50)
- Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips for your guide and driver (see guide)
- Alcoholic beverages & premium soft drinks
- Hot air balloon flight (available as add-on)
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
💡 Tipping Guide
We recommend USD 15–25/day for your guide and USD 5–10/day for the driver. We share a full tipping guide with all guests on booking so there are no awkward moments.
Seasonal Guide
Best Time for a Tanzania Safari
Tanzania rewards visitors year-round. The dry season delivers classic safari conditions; the wet season offers green landscapes, newborn animals and half the crowds. Here's the honest breakdown.
🌧️ Green Season Is Underrated
April–May sees 30–40% lower park fees, fewer vehicles in the parks, lush green scenery and excellent predator action around the newborn calves. Ask us if green season works for your dates — we'll be honest about what you'll see.
Safari Experiences
Every Style of Safari
Whether you want a budget camping adventure or a luxury lodge experience, we design around you.
What Makes Us Different
Why Safari Guests Come Back
Simple Booking
Plan Your Safari in Five Steps
Real Stories
Voices from the Serengeti
Thank you to everyone at Above The Rim Tours for an amazing safari. Despite being short on time you ensured we saw the very best — Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. William was an outstanding guide whose expertise and passion for wildlife made every moment unforgettable.
We saw all of the Big Five in the first two days. Our guide Baraka knew exactly where to position us for the leopard sighting — he'd been tracking her for two days before we even arrived. That's the level of preparation that separates ATR from every other operator we've used.
We brought our two kids (8 and 11) on the 4-day Wild Wonders safari and they're still talking about it six months later. Our guide turned every sighting into a story. The food was unbelievably good. We've already booked to come back for Kilimanjaro next year.
Go Further
Combine Your Safari with More Tanzania
Tanzania is best experienced in layers. We seamlessly connect your safari to a Kilimanjaro climb or a Zanzibar beach escape — one team, zero logistics headaches.
Got Questions?
Safari Questions,
Answered Honestly
Your Safari Awaits
Lions at Sunrise.
Your Name in the Bush.
Tell us your dates, your group and what animals are on your bucket list. We'll send a no-obligation itinerary within 24 hours — built by guides who were born where you want to go.
