The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's top wildlife destination, with the Great Migration and exceptional predator viewing. Ngorongoro Crater offers the Big Five in one stunning caldera, Tarangire is famous for elephants, and Lake Manyara for birds and forest wildlife. For remote wilderness, Ruaha and Nyerere in the south are outstanding. Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris combines these parks into private itineraries that match your interests and season.

June to October is the best time for wildlife safari tours, with dry weather, thinner vegetation and animals gathering near water, plus Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti. January to March brings calving season in Ndutu, with newborn wildebeest and active predators. November and December offer green landscapes and fewer vehicles. Tanzania offers excellent wildlife year-round, and your guide adapts routes to the latest movements.

Yes. Tanzania is one of Africa's best destinations for the Big Five. Ngorongoro Crater gives you an excellent chance of seeing lion, elephant, buffalo and black rhino in a single day, with leopards possible. The Serengeti and Tarangire offer superb lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo sightings. A five to seven-day northern safari combining these parks gives most travelers a strong chance of seeing all five, though sightings are never guaranteed.

Five to seven days is ideal for a rewarding wildlife safari covering Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Eight to ten days allows more time in the Serengeti to follow the migration and big cats, plus Lake Manyara or Ndutu. Short three-day safaris suit tight schedules, while 12 or more days lets you add southern parks, Zanzibar's beaches or a Kilimanjaro climb to your wildlife adventure.

Yes. The Great Migration moves through the Serengeti ecosystem all year. From about January to March the herds calve in Ndutu and the southern plains, from April to June they move through the central and western Serengeti, and from July to October they cross rivers in the north. Your private guide plans your route and camps around current movements, although timing varies each year and sightings are never guaranteed.

Yes. Every Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris wildlife safari tour is an individual private safari, with your own 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof and a professional guide. You choose when to start each day, how long to spend at sightings and when to rest. Private tours are ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, honeymooners and photographers who want flexibility, comfort and a more personal wildlife experience.

A classic itinerary starts in Arusha, visits Tarangire for elephants, continues to Lake Manyara or Karatu, spends two or three nights in the Serengeti for big cats and the migration, then descends into Ngorongoro Crater for the Big Five before returning to Arusha or flying to Zanzibar. Longer itineraries add Ndutu, the northern Serengeti, Lake Natron or southern parks, all tailored to your interests and travel dates.

Yes. Wildlife safaris are wonderful for families, and children love spotting elephants, giraffes and lions. We plan shorter game drives, flexible meal times and family-friendly lodges with pools and family rooms. Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater are close to Arusha, which reduces long drives. Your private guide keeps children engaged with fun facts and spotting games, and some camps have age limits, so we choose suitable lodges.

Accommodation ranges from budget campsites and comfortable mid-range lodges to classic tented camps and luxury lodges with pools, spas and private decks. In the Serengeti, seasonal camps move closer to the migration herds for better wildlife viewing, and Ngorongoro Crater rim lodges offer spectacular views. Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris chooses each property for its location, service and value, matching your lodges to your budget and style.

Yes. Tanzania offers world-class wildlife photography, from big cats on Serengeti kopjes to elephants beneath Tarangire's baobabs and migration herds on open plains. A private pop-up roof vehicle lets you wait for the best light and action. Early morning and late afternoon game drives give the softest light. Bring a telephoto lens, spare batteries and memory cards, and your guide will position the vehicle for strong compositions.

The cost depends on trip length, season, accommodation level, internal flights and the number of travelers sharing your private vehicle. Budget camping safaris are the most affordable, mid-range lodge safaris offer the best balance of comfort and value, and luxury safaris with exclusive camps cost more. Park and conservation fees are set by the Tanzanian authorities and can change, so we provide a clear, itemized quote for your plans.

A typical Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris wildlife safari tour includes a private 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof, a professional English-speaking guide, park and conservation fees, accommodation, most meals, drinking water on game drives and airport transfers. Internal flights, balloon safaris, cultural visits and Zanzibar extensions can be added. International flights, visas, travel insurance, tips and personal expenses are usually excluded, and every quote lists inclusions clearly.

Yes, when you travel with a reputable local operator and follow your guide's advice. Stay inside the vehicle during game drives, keep a respectful distance from animals and follow lodge instructions after dark, as many camps are unfenced. Check your government's latest travel advice and take comprehensive travel insurance. Speak with your doctor or a travel clinic about vaccinations and malaria prevention well before your wildlife safari tour.

Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris is a Tanzania-based local operator specializing in individual private, tailor-made safaris. Our experienced, licensed guides know where wildlife is moving each season, our vehicles are well maintained for photography and comfort, and we choose well-located lodges. With transparent, itemized pricing and 24/7 support from our local team, your Tanzania wildlife safari tour is smooth, rewarding and unforgettable.

Send your travel dates, number of travelers, budget and wildlife interests through our enquiry form. Our local team designs a tailor-made itinerary with a detailed, itemized quote and refines it with you until it is perfect. Once you are happy, a deposit confirms your safari and secures your lodges and flights. We then send travel documents and pre-trip advice, and support you 24/7 until you return home.