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Into the Wild: The UNCHARTED Guide to Tanzania

Tanzania is the quintessential safari destination, inspiring travelers with unrivaled wildlife encounters, sweeping plains, idyllic coastal escapes, and vibrant culture.

June 1, 2022

By The UNCHARTED® editors · 4 min read

Tanzania’s northern corridor may be home to some of the country’s most iconic destinations, but the rest of the country offers unfathomably vast landscapes, breathtaking wildlife populations, and transformative experiences on less-frequented paths.

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Tanzania’s All-Time Luxury Safari

ARUSHA | TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK | NGORONGORO CRATER | SERENGETI

This 9-day trip takes you through the most iconic areas in Tanzania, from the Ngorongoro Crater to the Serengeti with a private Uncharted-rated guide and classic tented camps along the way. Great for families, couples, and solo travelers alike, this is one of our most popular ways to experience safari in East Africa.

Family with two dogs walking through tall grass under a cloudy sky
Family with two dogs walking through tall grass under a cloudy sky
Rustic safari lodge with thatched roofs in a savannah landscape
Rustic safari lodge with thatched roofs in a savannah landscape

Tanzania Wild at Heart Safari

ARUSHA | SERENGETI | CHEM CHEM | ZANZIBAR

As ultra-plush luxe takes over the global safari circuit, we go classic in Tanzania with safari-style creature comforts and ultimate guided wildlife experiences. This incredible experience epitomizes the great safaris of a bygone era when a slower pace and a thirst for witnessing abundant and elusive wildlife in pristine wilderness ruled the day. Guaranteed to transport you back to that wondrous time, this safari puts you right in the thick of it all.

Two people sitting on chairs at a table in a vast flat area, watching a distant explosion or burst of fire at dusk
Two people sitting on chairs at a table in a vast flat area, watching a distant explosion or burst of fire at dusk
Thatched-roof hut overlooking a lush, green landscape
Thatched-roof hut overlooking a lush, green landscape

Best Kept Secrets in Southern Tanzania

KATAVI NATIONAL PARK | RUAHA NATIONAL PARK | SELOUS GAME RESERVE

There’s going on safari, and then there’s going on safari. This 11-day trip qualifies as the latter. Filled with three authentic and truly classic safari camps that are off the normal tourist circuit, you’ll find yourself in the middle of vast wilderness areas with no one around to disturb the solitude other than your guide and the calls of monkeys.

Rustic hut under a large tree in a serene, sunlit setting
Rustic hut under a large tree in a serene, sunlit setting
Lion cubs playing near a sleeping adult lion in a natural setting
Lion cubs playing near a sleeping adult lion in a natural setting

Untouched Tanzania: The Heart of Africa

ARUSHA | KATAVI NATIONAL PARK | MAHALE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK | RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

If you’re looking for the wildest, least visited, and most amazing parks in Africa, this is the escape for you. Our 12-day journey is a true old-style safari with environments that range from great grasslands to unspoiled jungles. This off the beaten path safari hits all the right spots staying at three iconic safari camps that are showstoppers in themselves, from the quintessential canvas camps of Katavi and Ruaha to the boho magic of Mahale.

Man drinking coffee outside a tent under a large tree in a serene setting
Man drinking coffee outside a tent under a large tree in a serene setting

Welcome to the Serengeti—the Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth

With predators sweeping the plains and wildebeest migrating by the millions, the Serengeti is a truly epic place. With so many world-class safari camps to choose from, we’ve broken it down to the top three for every explorer.

Serengeti Safari Camp is Your Quintessential Roaming Outpost for Prime Wildlife Viewing All Year Around

MULTIPLE SERENGETI LOCATIONS, TANZANIA DELTA

How do you keep up with a million migrating wildebeest? You move with them. That’s how Serengeti Safari Camp stays ahead of the game. One of the first mobile camps of its kind (opened in the early 90’s), Serengeti Safari Camp moves throughout the year to take advantage of prime wildlife viewing, following herds of migrating wildebeest over a distance of hundreds of miles and setting up camp anew each time. For a few months of the year, the migration passes through the Lamai Serengeti, a wonderful starting point from which it migrates with the herd.

Two people, one in an orange hat, stand in a savannah, pointing at the horizon
Two people, one in an orange hat, stand in a savannah, pointing at the horizon
A serene savannah landscape with trees and a wooden cart under a clear sky
A serene savannah landscape with trees and a wooden cart under a clear sky

One of the Best Ways to See the Serengeti, in Luxury Tented-Style, is at Dunia Camp

CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA

Dunia Camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti is the perfect blend of old-world ambiance and stylish sustainability. With no permanent structures, this camp can be broken down and moved on a whim to leave this fragile ecosystem as it was when it was found, aside from a few footpaths that are quickly reclaimed by the resilient African bush. Chances are if you’ve traveled to the Serengeti, you’ll be eager to embark on a game drive to see the storied wildlife that calls this place home! That’s exactly how you’ll spend your time at Dunia.

Outdoor dining setup with a lit table and hanging lanterns at twilight
Outdoor dining setup with a lit table and hanging lanterns at twilight
Outdoor dining setup overlooking a serene African savannah landscape at sunset
Outdoor dining setup overlooking a serene African savannah landscape at sunset

An Ultra-Luxe, Romantic Safari Awaits at Singita Sabora in the Western Serengeti

GRUMETI GAME RESERVE, TANZANIA

The sweeping plains of the Serengeti are perhaps some of Africa’s most iconic and evocative landscapes, conjuring up images of classic East African safaris and the Great Migration. Located in these rolling grasslands is Singita Sabora Tented Camp, which has captivated guests for more than a decade with its inimitable setting at eye-level with grazing herds of wildlife.

Sunlit mid-century modern living room with stylish furniture and open sliding door
Sunlit mid-century modern living room with stylish furniture and open sliding door
Luxurious tented gym with cardio machines and canopy ceiling
Luxurious tented gym with cardio machines and canopy ceiling

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