Tailor-made Tanzania safaris
Private safaris and Kilimanjaro climbs, guided by our Arusha team.
Africa, planned by the people who live here
We are an Arusha-based, locally owned operator running private journeys across the Northern Circuit, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. Every itinerary is designed around you — your dates, your pace, your idea of comfort — and guided by people who know this land as home.
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4 Days Safari in Tanzania
Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Lake Manyara
The short northern circuit: two of the best parks in Tanzania with no long transfers.
STARTS FROM
$1,450
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5 Days Tanzania Express Safari
All northern parks
All the northern parks at pace — ideal if your dates are fixed and short.
STARTS FROM
$1,890
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6 Days Majestic Tanzania
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
A balanced first safari with two nights in the Serengeti and a full crater day.
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$2,250
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7 Days Journey of the Wildebeest
Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Serengeti
Built to follow the herds, with flexible Serengeti nights depending on where the migration sits.
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$2,780
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6 Days Ndutu Migration Safari
Ndutu · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Calving-season safari in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains, December to March.
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$2,540
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8 Days Tanzania Safari
Tarangire · Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Our most complete northern itinerary, unhurried, with three Serengeti nights.
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$3,180
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Where Tanzania will take you
From the Serengeti’s endless plains to the roof of Africa and the spice island of Zanzibar — each with its own season and story.
Serengeti National Park
BEST TIME
Jun–Oct, Dec–Mar
KNOWN FOR
The Great Migration
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
BEST TIME
Year-round
KNOWN FOR
The crater floor
Tarangire National Park
BEST TIME
Jun–Oct
KNOWN FOR
Elephant herds and baobabs
Mount Kilimanjaro
BEST TIME
Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct
KNOWN FOR
Africa’s highest peak
Zanzibar
BEST TIME
Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb
KNOWN FOR
White sand and Stone Town
Nyerere National Park
BEST TIME
Jun–Oct
KNOWN FOR
Africa’s largest game reserve, wild dogs & boat safaris
Six promises we keep on every journey
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Tailored Adventures
We customize your safari to fit your personal interests, from thrilling game drives to tranquil nature walks, ensuring a unique experience that matches your desires.
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Expert Guides
Our highly skilled and passionate guides provide in-depth knowledge and insights, making your safari both educational and immersive.
03
Eco-Conscious Travel
Your trip supports wildlife conservation and local communities, as we prioritize sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and local cultures.
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Authentic Experiences
We offer genuine cultural interactions and access to off-the-beaten-path locations, allowing you to connect deeply with Africa’s diverse landscapes and people.
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Luxurious Comfort
Enjoy premium accommodations and high-end amenities that enhance your safari experience, blending adventure with relaxation.
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Seamless Service
From planning to execution, our dedicated team ensures a smooth and hassle-free journey, providing exceptional service every step of the way.
Stand on the roof of Africa
5,895m
Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa
7–8
Days recommended for acclimatisation
1:2
Guide to climber ratio
6
Routes we operate
Where you sleep shapes the safari
Pick a comfort level and we price your itinerary around it — from classic camping to the finest lodges on the continent.
FROM $650 / NIGHT
Luxury lodges & camps
Best-located lodges in the parks, private plunge pools and spa treatments.
FROM $280 / NIGHT
Mid-range lodges
Our most-booked level: well-run lodges and tented camps near the park gates.
FROM $190 / NIGHT
Mobile tented camps
Seasonal camps that move with the migration, so you sleep where the herds are.
INCLUDED IN TREKS
Mountain huts & camps
Huts on Marangu and our own four-season tents on every other Kilimanjaro route.
Real reviews from real travellers
4.9
TRIPADVISOR
4.9
5.0
REPEAT GUESTS
Our guide read the plains better than anyone we have travelled with. Four days in and we had seen every cat on the list, without ever feeling rushed.
Hannah & Tom R.
7 Days Journey of the Wildebeest · March
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Three simple steps to Tanzania
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Describe Your Dream Adventure
Share your ideal adventure, from thrilling safaris to relaxing beach getaways.
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Expert Will Help Create Your Experience
Our experts will design a personalized itinerary based on your vision, ensuring a tailored experience.
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Confirm & Start Packing for the Adventure
Confirm your custom itinerary and get ready to pack for an unforgettable journey.
Tanzania, month by month
There is no closed season in northern Tanzania, but the herds, the rains and the prices all move through the year.
January
Hot and dry between the rains, superb in the southern Serengeti.
THE MIGRATION
Ndutu, calving begins
PRICING
HIGHEverything to know before you fly
PLANNING
When to visit Tanzania
Month-by-month guide to the migration, the rains and the quiet shoulder seasons.
BEFORE YOU FLY
Tanzania Visa
How to apply online, what it costs and which nationalities need a referral visa.
PACKING
Before your Safari
Packing list, vaccinations, camera advice and how to prepare for altitude.
PLANNING
Tanzania Weather
Temperature and rainfall on the mountain, in the parks and on the coast.
Travel that gives back to Tanzania
Locally owned means your journey employs Tanzanian guides, cooks and crew, and supports the communities you travel through.
4,800+
Travellers hosted since 2016
28
Guides, cooks and crew employed
100%
Locally owned and Arusha-based
6
Kilimanjaro routes operated
Questions travellers ask us first
Anything not covered here, ask us directly — a planner in Arusha will answer, not a chatbot.
For the August to October river crossings or a festive-week departure, six to nine months. For most other months, three to four months is comfortable. We can often still build something good at four to six weeks’ notice, though lodge choice narrows.
Every Blue Monkey safari is private as standard: your own guide, your own 4×4 and your own pace. Because we are locally owned and run our own vehicles, a private trip usually costs about the same as a shared seat-in-vehicle tour sold overseas.
Park and conservation fees, a private 4×4 with a pop-up roof, a professional guide, accommodation as listed, full board while on safari, airport transfers, bottled water and Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover. International flights, visas, insurance, drinks and tips are not included.
You need to be able to walk five to seven hours a day for several days. There is no technical climbing on any of our routes. Altitude, not fitness, decides most summits, which is why we recommend the seven or eight-day Lemosho itineraries for first-time trekkers.
Yes. The northern circuit and Zanzibar are well established tourist areas and our guides stay with you throughout. We brief you on the usual sensible precautions in Arusha and Stone Town, and every itinerary carries emergency evacuation cover.
Yellow fever proof is required if you arrive from a country where it is endemic. Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended for the parks and the coast; speak to a travel clinic six weeks before departure. Routine vaccinations should be up to date.
A 30% deposit confirms your dates, lodges and permits. The balance is due 30 days before arrival, or on arrival in cash for some itineraries. We accept bank transfer and card, and quote in US dollars.
That is most of what we do. A typical two-week trip runs a seven-day climb, two nights of recovery in Arusha, then a short safari or a beach week in Zanzibar. We handle the internal flights and transfers between all three.
As a guide: $20–25 per day for a safari driver-guide, and roughly $250–320 per climber split across the mountain crew on a Kilimanjaro trek. Tips are never expected, and we will give you a written breakdown before you travel.
Yes. We run family safaris with child seats, shorter driving days and family rooms, and our cooks handle vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergy requirements on safari and on the mountain.