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Places of Africa Safaris

SAFARI SEASON · YEAR-ROUND

Places of Africa Safaris

Introducing our bespoke immersive safari journeys across the African continent.

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Wildlife
THE GREAT MIGRATION · WILDLIFE

Endless Plains

Witness millions of wildebeest and zebra traverse the savanna in Earth's greatest wildlife spectacle.

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Kilimanjaro
ROOF OF AFRICA · KILIMANJARO

Mount Kilimanjaro

Conquer the world's highest free-standing mountain, rising majestically above the African plains.

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Zanzibar
BUSH TO BEACH · ZANZIBAR

Spice Islands

After the thrill of the bush, unwind on the pristine turquoise shores of the Indian Ocean.

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Luxury Accommodation
UNPARALLELED COMFORT · LODGES

Luxury Sanctuaries

Retreat to exclusive tented camps and lodges that blend seamlessly with the untamed wilderness.

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THE STORY OF A LIFETIME
THE STORY OF A LIFETIME

The Great Migration

The best time to travel and where to witness the spectacle.

Dec - Mar
Green Season

DEC - MAR

Southern Serengeti

Calving Season
8,000+ calves born daily. Exceptional predator sightings.
Apr - May
Heavy Rains

APR - MAY

Central/Western

The Trek North
Lush landscapes and rutting season. Excellent for photography.
Jun - Jul
Dry Season

JUN - JUL

Grumeti River

River Crossings
First dramatic river crossings at the crocodile-infested Grumeti.
Aug - Oct
Dry Season

AUG - OCT

Northern Serengeti

Mara River Action
Iconic Mara River crossings. The most action-packed months.
Nov
Short Rains

NOV

Heading South

Short Rains Begin
The herds migrate south, triggering beautiful green plains.

A first for Places of Africa Safaris

7 Safari Zones | 500+ Guests Hosted | 30+ Wildlife Species | 7 Years Experience | 98% Satisfaction

Discover our Bespoke Tanzania Safari Journeys

Great Migration: the Mara River Crossings Route Map JUL – OCT
ArushaTanzania
KogatendeTanzania
8 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$5,390

$674 per night

Details
Ngorongoro & the Crater Highlands Route Map WILDLIFE WONDER
ArushaTanzania
ArushaTanzania
5 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$2,290

$458 per night

Details
The Northern Circuit, Properly Paced Route Map THE CLASSIC ROUTE
ArushaTanzania
ArushaTanzania
7 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$4,680

$669 per night

Details
Kilimanjaro & Safari Route Map CLIMB THEN REST
MoshiTanzania
ArushaTanzania
11 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$5,740

$522 per night

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Calving Season on the Ndutu Plains Route Map JAN – MAR
ArushaTanzania
ArushaTanzania
6 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$3,750

$625 per night

Details
Serengeti Under Canvas Route Map MOBILE CAMP
ArushaTanzania
ArushaTanzania
6 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$4,080

$680 per night

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Private Guided: Serengeti Wilderness Route Map YOUR GUIDE ONLY
ArushaTanzania
ArushaTanzania
9 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$7,890

$877 per night

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Honeymoon: Serengeti & the Ocean Route Map FOR TWO
ArushaTanzania
ZanzibarTanzania
9 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$5,570

$619 per night

Details
Bush & Beach: Serengeti to Zanzibar Route Map MOST REQUESTED
ArushaTanzania
ZanzibarTanzania
10 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$5,440

$544 per night

Details
Bush & Beach: the Quiet Coast Route Map PEMBA ISLAND
ArushaTanzania
PembaTanzania
11 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$5,780

$525 per night

Details
Family Safari, Northern Circuit Route Map AGES 6+
ArushaTanzania
ArushaTanzania
8 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$4,940

$618 per night

Details
The Grand Tanzania Route Map SIXTEEN NIGHTS
ArushaTanzania
ZanzibarTanzania
16 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$10,690

$668 per night

Details
Kilimanjaro: the Machame Route Route Map 7 DAYS ON THE MOUNTAIN
MoshiTanzania
MoshiTanzania
7 Nights
SAFARI FARE

Per guest, from:

$2,330

$333 per night

Details
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Tanzania's Best Destinations
Expert-Led Safari Guides
12 Iconic Locations
Bespoke Luxury Journeys

All Destinations

Explore Tanzania's top wildlife and cultural destinations, each one a world apart.

Serengeti Plains

Serengeti Plains

Home of the Great Migration. Endless savannah teeming with the Big Five year-round.

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Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

The world's largest intact caldera, sheltering the densest population of lions on Earth.

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Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Ancient baobabs and enormous elephant herds roam the iconic Tarangire River basin.

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Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar Island

Turquoise waters, pristine white-sand beaches and UNESCO-listed Stone Town culture.

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Kilimanjaro

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Africa's highest peak, rising majestically above the plains the Roof of Africa.

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Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara

Famous for tree-climbing lions and vast flamingo flocks on the alkaline lakeshore.

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Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park

Tanzania's largest park and one of Africa's best-kept secrets for wild, off-the-beaten-path game.

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Selous / Nyerere

Selous / Nyerere

A UNESCO World Heritage site and Africa's largest game reserve remote, raw wilderness.

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Pemba Island

Pemba Island

Secluded coral reefs, vibrant marine life and authentic Swahili culture off the beaten path.

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Arusha

Arusha

The safari capital of Tanzania gateway city to all northern circuit parks and Kilimanjaro.

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Mahale Mountains

Mahale Mountains

Remote chimpanzee trekking along the shores of crystalline Lake Tanganyika.

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Gombe Stream

Gombe Stream

Made famous by Jane Goodall the birthplace of primate field research on Earth.

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Our Safari Experiences

Each journey is crafted around your purpose — choose the experience that speaks to you.

Classic Safari
Classic Safari The northern circuit, done properly EXPLORE
Luxury Safari
Luxury Safari Small camps, private guiding, fly-in EXPLORE
Migration Safari
Migration Safari Routed to where the herds are EXPLORE
Bush & Beach
Bush & Beach Safari, then the Indian Ocean EXPLORE
Private Safari
Private Safari Built from nothing, around you EXPLORE
Family Safari
Family Safari Shorter drives, a beach at the end EXPLORE
Joining Safari
Joining Safari Fixed dates, shared vehicle, lowest cost EXPLORE

What We Do

Places of Africa Safaris — guiding your journey

It’s about so much
more than just
a safari.

Our approach is guest-first and personal, led by a love for wild Africa and curating life-changing safari experiences — from the Serengeti plains to the shores of Zanzibar.
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Places of Africa Safaris 4x4 Land Cruiser on the road with Mount Meru behind
Our safari vehicle beside elephants at a waterhole in Tarangire
Our customised 4x4 safari vehicle on a sandy track in Tarangire

A Journey curated for the mind and body

Boats at anchor over clear water off a beach

Ocean Wellness

Relaxation in nature.

A dinner table set in a garden

World-class Dining

Culinary excellence.

Beaded jewellery on a market stall

Refined Entertainment

Cultural evenings.

Travel Your Way

The Ease of
Exploration

Every safari is different. Choose your style — we handle everything else.

Design My Safari
Essential Safari
Essential

Adventure
without
compromise

Accommodation Comfortable tented camps & budget lodges with en-suite bathrooms
Game Drives Shared 4×4 Land Cruiser, morning & afternoon drives daily
Meals Full board — all breakfasts, lunches & bush dinners included
Group Size Small groups (max 6) — great for solo travellers & couples
Destinations Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara — core parks
Included Park fees, guide, transport, visa support & 24/7 local contact
Classic Safari
Classic

The full
safari
experience

Accommodation Mid-range lodges & permanent tented camps — pool, wifi, views
Game Drives Private or semi-private vehicle, flexible timing, night drives
Dining Full board + sundowner drinks — bush breakfasts & campfire dinners
Extras Walking safaris, cultural village visit, Maasai guide & tracker
Destinations All Northern parks + optional Zanzibar extension
Included Everything Essential + laundry, bush bar, hot air balloon option
Luxury Safari
Luxury

Curated
to absolute
perfection

Accommodation Exclusive luxury lodges & private villas — Singita, &Beyond, Four Seasons
Game Drives Dedicated private vehicle & expert naturalist guide — your schedule only
Dining Private chef, cellar-selection wines, candlelit bush dinners under stars
Wellness In-tent spa treatments, sunrise yoga, plunge pool & infinity views
Destinations All parks + Zanzibar, Pemba Island, Ruaha, Selous — any combination
Concierge Pre-trip planning, airport meet & greet, on-trip 24/7 escort
Ultra Luxury Safari
Ultra Luxury

Beyond
all
expectation

Accommodation Entire private camp buyout, fly-in only locations, your own chef & butler
Aviation Private charter flights, helicopter transfers between parks
Experiences Hot air balloon at dawn, walking with lions programme, rhino tracking
Dining Michelin-trained private chef, bespoke menus, wine cellar access
Wellness In-bush spa pavilion, personal trainer, yoga guide, meditation sessions
Bespoke Dedicated trip designer, white-glove concierge, unlimited customisation
Tailor-made Tanzania safari
100% Tailor-Made
Response within 24h
Expert Local Guides
"Every journey we craft is as unique as the traveller who takes it." — Places of Africa Safaris

Plan Your Safari

Design Your Tailor-Made Journey

Tell us your dream — we'll craft it into reality, step by step.

1Safari Type
2Destinations
3Dates & Group
4Budget
5Contact

What kind of safari are you dreaming of?

Which destinations excite you most?

Select all that apply — we'll build a perfect circuit.

When are you planning to travel?

days

Who is travelling with you?

What is your approximate budget?

Per person, excluding international flights. This helps us match the right camps.

Almost there — how do we reach you?

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What Our Guests Say

Journeys told
through their eyes.

4.9 out of 5
from 300+ reviews
Serengeti Migration

“Watching 1.5 million wildebeest cross the Mara River was the most powerful thing I’ve ever witnessed. Places of Africa made every detail perfect.”

JD

James D.

London, UK — June 2025

Ngorongoro Crater

“Descending into the crater at dawn, surrounded by lions and flamingos — I keep pinching myself. The best holiday of my life by far.”

SW

Sarah W.

New York, USA — Feb 2025

Zanzibar & Bush

“Three days on the Serengeti then straight to Zanzibar's turquoise shores. Places of Africa choreographed it flawlessly. We’ll be back.”

MR

Marco & Rita B.

Milan, Italy — Sept 2024

Private Family Safari

“Our kids saw elephants, hippos and a cheetah hunt on day one. The team completely tailored everything for our family. Absolutely magical.”

TK

The Kimura Family

Tokyo, Japan — Aug 2024

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