A bespoke Tanzania safari
6N Safari Adventure
0 nights
A 3-camp Tanzania safari featuring Sametu Camp, Lion's Paw and Elephant Springs, curated by Karibu Camps & Lodges.
Section 1
Overview
What to expect
A bespoke Northern Tanzania circuit — Tarangire's elephants, Eastern Serengeti's plains, the rim of Ngorongoro. Three iconic camps, three distinct landscapes.
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What's included
- ✓ All accommodation on full board basis
- ✓ All shared game drives in 4×4 vehicles with windows + roof hatch
- ✓ Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- ✓ Internal scheduled flights (Arusha → Kuro → Seronera → Manyara → Arusha)
- ✓ All road transfers and airstrip pickups
- ✓ Park & conservation fees for all properties listed
- ✓ Premium house wines, beers, soft drinks at all camps
- ✓ Daily laundry service at all camps
- ✓ Sundowner drinks on every game drive
- ✓ Bottled water in vehicles
Not included
- ✗ International flights to and from Tanzania
- ✗ Tanzania visa (eVisa $50 USD or visa on arrival)
- ✗ Travel insurance (mandatory)
- ✗ Premium imported spirits & champagne
- ✗ Personal items, communications and laundry beyond included service
- ✗ Optional extras (balloon safaris, walking safaris with private guide, spa)
- ✗ Tips for camp staff and guides
- ✗ Compulsory yellow fever vaccination if arriving from a YF country
Section 2
Where you'll stay
0 carefully chosen camps.
Section 3
Good to know
Plug type
UK Type G (3-pin square). Most camps provide adapters in tents but bring your own to be safe. Voltage 230V, 50Hz.
Visa
Most western passports get a Tanzanian visa on arrival ($50 USD cash) or via eVisa in advance (recommended — saves 30–60 min at immigration).
Wifi
Wifi available at all 3 camps — usable for messaging, email and light browsing; expect slowness on video calls. No wifi in vehicles. Cellular data available with a local SIM (Vodacom or Airtel) for ~$10/week.
Tipping
Camp staff: $10–15 USD per guest per day, pooled at the tip box. Guide: $20–30 USD per guest per day, given directly. Airstrip porters: $1–2 USD per bag. All optional but expected.
Weather
June–October: peak dry season, cooler mornings (10–15°C), warm afternoons (24–28°C). Best wildlife viewing of the year. December–March: short greener season, warmer, occasional afternoon showers — calving season in southern Serengeti.
Currency
Tanzanian shilling (TZS) and US dollar both widely accepted at camps and parks. Bring crisp post-2009 USD notes for tips, visa and incidentals. Cards accepted at most lodges; cash preferred for transfers and tips.
Time zone
East African Time (EAT, UTC+3). No daylight saving — same year-round. Same as Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia.
Packing list
Layers in neutral colors (avoid bright white & blue). Long sleeves & trousers for cool mornings + sun protection. Sun hat, polarised sunglasses, walking shoes. Binoculars (8×42 ideal). Light rain jacket.
Photography
Bring a long lens (200–600mm) for game; a wide-angle (16–35mm) for landscapes & camps. Spare batteries — solar charging at camps but slower than mains. Dust-protection bag essential. Polarising filter for skies.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from a YF risk country. Malaria prophylaxis recommended; consult your travel doctor.