Grand Safari

Most travelers choose 10 to 15 days for a grand Tanzania safari. Ten days covers the northern circuit comfortably, including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Twelve to fifteen days allows extra Serengeti nights to follow the Great Migration, a Zanzibar beach extension, or visits to southern parks such as Nyerere and Ruaha.

The best time for a grand safari is June to October, the dry season, when wildlife gathers near water and the Great Migration crosses the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. January and February are excellent for calving season in Ndutu. Green season months offer lush scenery, fewer vehicles and often better lodge rates.

Yes, a grand safari is one of the best ways to see the Great Migration because it includes several nights in the Serengeti. Our guides plan your route and camps around the herds' seasonal movements, from calving in the southern plains to river crossings in the north. Wildlife movements vary each year, so sightings are never guaranteed.

Yes, a grand Tanzania safari gives you an excellent chance of seeing the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places in Africa to spot the rare black rhino, while the Serengeti and Tarangire offer superb lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo sightings.

Yes, most grand safaris end with a relaxing Zanzibar beach extension. Short flights connect the Serengeti or Arusha with Zanzibar, where you can enjoy white-sand beaches, snorkeling, spice tours and historic Stone Town. Three to five nights on the island is ideal to rest after an unforgettable safari adventure.

The cost of a grand safari depends on the number of days, season, lodges, internal flights and group size. Luxury tented camps and peak migration months cost more, while mid-range lodges and green season travel offer better value. Park fees are set by the authorities and can change, so we provide a clear, detailed quote.

Yes, a grand safari can be adapted for families, seniors and travelers with limited mobility. We plan shorter drive days, include rest days, choose comfortable and accessible lodges, and use fly-in transfers to avoid long road journeys. Private vehicles let you travel at your own pace and stop whenever you need.

A Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris grand safari typically includes a private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, a professional English-speaking guide, park and conservation fees, accommodation, most meals, drinking water and airport transfers. Optional extras include internal flights, balloon safaris and Zanzibar stays. Every quote clearly lists all inclusions and exclusions.

Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris is a Tanzania-based local operator specializing in private, tailor-made safaris. We design each grand safari around your interests, budget and travel dates, using experienced guides and carefully selected lodges. With transparent pricing and 24/7 support, we handle every detail so you can enjoy a seamless, unforgettable journey.

Booking is simple. Send your travel dates, group size, budget and interests through our enquiry form. Our team creates a tailor-made grand safari itinerary with a detailed quote. Once you confirm, a deposit secures your lodges and flights. We then send travel documents and a packing list, and support you until you return home.