Why Choose Highland for Your Tanzania Safari?
We don't just show you animals—we create transformative experiences in Africa's most spectacular wilderness
Private Safari Vehicles
Your own 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, guaranteed window seat, private guide, and no strangers. You control the pace, stops, and schedule. No compromises.
Expert Wildlife Guides
Certified guides with 10+ years experience. They know animal behavior, best locations, perfect timing. Not just drivers—true wildlife experts who bring the bush to life.
Luxury Accommodations
Handpicked lodges and tented camps in prime locations. Think king beds, en-suite bathrooms, gourmet dining, infinity pools overlooking the Serengeti. Comfort meets wilderness.
Flexible Itineraries
Want to stay longer at a leopard sighting? Done. Prefer sunrise over sunset game drives? Your choice. We adapt to wildlife movements and your preferences in real-time.
Perfect for All Ages
Families with young kids, active retirees, honeymooners, solo travelers—we customize safaris for everyone. Child-friendly vehicles, age-appropriate activities, and flexible scheduling.
Migration Timing Experts
We track the Great Migration in real-time. Our guides know exactly where the herds are, when river crossings happen, and how to position you for the best sightings.
Explore Tanzania's Iconic Safari Destinations
From the endless Serengeti plains to the Ngorongoro Crater's wildlife paradise
Serengeti National Park
The crown jewel of Tanzania. Home to the Great Migration (2 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles), incredible predator-prey dynamics, and the highest concentration of big cats in Africa.
⭐ Most Popular Safari Destination in Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater
World's largest intact volcanic caldera and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor is a wildlife haven with the highest density of predators in Africa and the best chance to see endangered black rhinos.
🏆 UNESCO World Heritage Site & Natural Wonder
Tarangire National Park
Elephant paradise! Home to massive herds (up to 300 elephants), ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife (550+ species). Less crowded than Serengeti but equally spectacular wildlife encounters.
🐘 Best Park for Elephant Lovers
Lake Manyara National Park
Famous for tree-climbing lions (rare behavior!), pink flamingo flocks, and diverse ecosystems from groundwater forest to acacia woodland. Compact but wildlife-rich—perfect for half or full-day safaris.
🦁 Only Place in Africa with Tree-Climbing Lions
Moments from Our Safaris
Real experiences, real wildlife, real magic - captured by our guests
Serengeti Sunset Magic
Lion Pride Encounter
Elephant Family Bonding
Ngorongoro Crater View
Safari Vehicle Adventure
Luxury Camp by Waterhole
Serengeti Sunset Magic
Lion Pride Encounter
Kilimanjaro Backdrop
Maasai Cultural Experience
Golden Hour Wildlife
Elephant at Sunset
Mountain Vista
Zanzibar Beach Escape
Kilimanjaro Backdrop
Maasai Cultural Experience
Our Signature Safari Experiences
Nine thoughtfully designed journeys - each crafted for a different vision of Tanzania
Classic Serengeti & Ngorongoro
First-time safari perfection. Dramatic contrast between endless plains and volcanic crater. Instantly iconic.
The Great Migration Focus
Movement, tension, scale. Witness something ancient. Every day feels different. Timing matters more than location.
Southern Tanzania: Ruaha & Nyerere
Vast landscapes, few visitors, real remoteness. Walking and boat safaris alongside drives. Depth over variety.
Northern Circuit + Walking Safari
Balance of classic drives and time on foot. Slower pace, deeper understanding. Engagement over observation.
Safari + Zanzibar Recovery
Physical and mental decompression. Natural rhythm between intensity and rest. Perfect honeymoon blend.
Serengeti Alone (Done Properly)
One ecosystem, understood deeply. Watch patterns emerge. Feel settled, not rushed. Quality over quantity.
Southern Tanzania + Fly-Camping
Sleep under canvas in remote areas. Minimal infrastructure, maximum presence. Temporary belonging in the wild.
Photography-Led Safari
Flexible schedules built around light, not clocks. Patient positioning. Guides who understand photography.
Slow Safari: Fewer Parks, More Time
No pressure to move constantly. Notice subtle behavior. Days unfold without urgency. Natural journey.
Walking Safaris - Experience Africa on Foot
Step out of the vehicle and into the wilderness. Walking safaris offer an intimate, primal connection to the African bush that game drives cannot match.
What makes it special: You'll track animals by footprints, learn about medicinal plants, understand ecosystem interactions, and feel the thrill of being on foot in big game country—with armed rangers for safety.
Night Game Drives - See the Nocturnal Side
When the sun sets, a completely different Africa awakens. Night safaris reveal creatures you'll never see during daytime game drives.
What you might encounter: Leopards on the hunt, hyenas at their most active, civets, genets, porcupines, bush babies with glowing eyes, and the rare aardvark.
⭐ Included free in our premium safari packages
Ngorongoro Crater - The 8th Wonder of the World
A 600m deep volcanic caldera hosting one of the most concentrated wildlife ecosystems on Earth
Why Ngorongoro is Absolutely Unique
Self-Contained Ecosystem: Animals rarely leave the crater. The entire Big Five live within this 260 km² caldera floor, creating the highest predator density in Africa.
Black Rhino Sanctuary: One of the few places in East Africa where you can reliably see endangered black rhinos. The crater protects about 30 individuals.
30,000 Animals: Permanent population includes zebra, wildebeest, buffalo herds, hippos, elephants, and all major predators in a confined area.
Lake Magadi: Shallow alkaline lake attracting thousands of flamingos and other waterbirds, creating pink shorelines.
Activities in Ngorongoro
- • Full-day crater floor game drives
- • Picnic lunches by hippo pools
- • Visits to Maasai villages
- • Crater rim walks (stunning views)
- • Olduvai Gorge Museum (human origins)
- • Cultural heritage experiences
Best Time to Visit
Year-round destination! Wildlife stays in the crater all year. Dry season (June-October) offers easier viewing. Wet season (November-May) means green landscapes and fewer tourists.
Our Ngorongoro Edge
We descend early morning (6am) before tourist convoys arrive. This gives you empty roads and prime animal activity. Most operators descend at 8-9am into congestion.
Tanzania's Wildlife - What Makes Them Extraordinary Here
Not just sightings—unique behaviors and populations you won't see anywhere else
Lions - Serengeti's Apex Predators
Serengeti hosts 3,000+ lions—the largest concentration in Africa. What makes them unique here:
- →Pride dynamics: Multigenerational prides with complex social structures. You'll see cubs, juveniles, and experienced hunters together.
- →Hunting behavior: Witness cooperative hunting strategies during migration season. Female lions working in perfect coordination.
- →Tree-climbing lions: Lake Manyara's lions uniquely climb trees to escape heat and insects—behavior rarely seen elsewhere.
African Elephants - Multigenerational Giants
Tanzania's elephant herds are family dynasties spanning generations. In Tarangire alone, you might see herds of 300+ elephants.
- →Matriarchal wisdom: Led by experienced females who remember drought routes and water sources from decades ago.
- →Family bonds: Watch aunts, sisters, mothers protect calves together. Elephants grieve, celebrate, and communicate across miles.
- →Tusker giants: Tarangire and Ruaha hold some of Africa's last big tuskers—males with massive ivory reaching the ground.
Leopards - The Elusive Masters
Tanzania offers some of Africa's best leopard sightings—if you know where to look.
- →Serengeti leopards: Central Serengeti kopjes (rock outcrops) are leopard territories. Our guides know which kopjes hold residents.
- →Ruaha's leopard paradise: Southern Tanzania's Ruaha National Park has one of Africa's highest leopard densities—exceptional sightings.
- →Behavior: Witness leopards dragging kills into trees to protect from lions and hyenas. Morning and evening drives offer best chances.
Cheetahs - Built for Serengeti Speed
The Serengeti is cheetah paradise. The open plains are perfect for their 70mph hunting sprints.
- →Open plains advantage: Serengeti's short grass plains allow cheetahs to spot prey from distance and use their speed.
- →Coalition brothers: Male cheetahs form lifelong coalitions (2-3 brothers) for territory defense—fascinating social dynamics.
- →Hunt success: Serengeti cheetahs have 50%+ hunt success rate (vs. lions' 30%). Witnessing a high-speed chase is unforgettable.
- →Best viewing: Southern Serengeti (December-March) and Seronera Valley (year-round).
Wildebeest - The Migration Engine
Over 1.5 million wildebeest move through Tanzania annually in the world's greatest wildlife spectacle.
- →The scale: This isn't a moment—it's a year-long cycle. Tanzania hosts the majority of it across Serengeti's ecosystems.
- →The continuity: Unlike other migrations, this never stops. The herds are always moving, always searching for fresh grass and water.
- →River crossings: Grumeti River (June-July) and Mara River (August-September) crossings are nature's most dramatic moments—chaos, crocodiles, and survival.
- →Calving season: 500,000 calves born in 2-3 weeks (January-February) in southern Serengeti. Predators feast.
Zebra - Navigation Experts
Zebras migrate ahead of wildebeest because they eat taller, tougher grass first. They are the planners of the plains. Seeing thousands move in synchronized lines across open land is mesmerizing and underrated.
Giraffe - Calm Presence
Tanzania has multiple giraffe subspecies, including the Masai giraffe. Their slow, deliberate movement, high population density, and calm proximity to vehicles add scale and grace to every landscape.
Cape Buffalo - The Unpredictable One
Buffalo form huge herds (thousands strong) in Tanzania. Intelligent, territorial, dangerous. They are treated with respect, not chased—which makes encounters feel serious and real.
Hippopotamus - River Engineers
Tanzania's rivers (Grumeti, Mara, Rufiji) hold massive hippo pods. They control river ecosystems through territorial dominance. Dramatic interactions at dusk reveal their true nature—far more than "cute."
African Wild Dog - The Rare Sight
Tanzania is one of the last strongholds for African wild dogs. Found in Nyerere (Selous) and Ruaha. Highly intelligent, social, efficient hunters. Seeing them is never guaranteed—which makes it meaningful.
Nile Crocodile - Ancient Predators
Grumeti and Mara rivers host massive Nile crocodiles (5+ meters). During migration crossings, they become visible predators—an apex predator-prey spectacle found nowhere else at this scale.
Southern Tanzania - Africa's Best-Kept Secret
Fewer tourists, wild landscapes, and exceptional wildlife encounters in Tanzania's unexplored south
Ruaha National Park
Tanzania's largest national park and one of Africa's most underrated. Ruaha offers:
- 10% of Africa's lion population - incredible predator density
- Leopards everywhere - exceptional sightings along the Great Ruaha River
- Wild dogs - rare African wild dog packs roam here
- Minimal tourists - you might be the only vehicle at a sighting
🏆 Tanzania's Hidden Wildlife Gem
Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Africa's largest protected wildlife reserve. Nyerere (formerly Selous) is pristine wilderness:
- Boat safaris - unique river-based game viewing on Rufiji River
- Walking safaris - extensive network of walking trails
- Fly camping - sleep under stars in mobile camps
- Wild dogs - one of the best places to see African wild dogs
🌟 UNESCO World Heritage Site
What Our Safari Guests Say
"We witnessed FIVE leopard sightings in Serengeti! Our guide knew exactly where to position us. The migration river crossing was the most dramatic thing we've ever seen. This safari exceeded every expectation."
"As photographers, this was paradise. Our guide positioned us perfectly for golden hour shots. We saw cheetah hunts, lion kills, and elephants at sunset. The lodges were incredible too—luxury in the wilderness."
"Our family (ages 8, 12, and grandparents at 68) all had the time of our lives! Highland adjusted the pace perfectly. The kids were mesmerized by the animals. Private vehicle meant no arguing about stops. Worth every penny!"
Your Safari Adventure Awaits
Witness Africa's wildlife in their natural kingdom
From the Great Migration to rare leopard sightings, from family adventures to romantic escapes—we design the perfect safari for YOU.
All ages welcome • Solo to large groups • Custom itineraries available • Book today