A Realistic 12-Day Safari Itinerary for Tanzania

With twelve days you can explore both the Northern Circuit and a southern park such as Ruaha or Nyerere properly, instead of treating the southern leg as a rushed add-on. This length especially suits serious photographers, since there are enough nights to spend several days at one migration crossing point rather than making one attempt and moving on regardless of how the day went. At this length there's also room for a Kilimanjaro day hike alongside a full safari. It's not a multi-day summit attempt, just a taste of the mountain, and neither part ends up competing with the other for time. If you'd rather have depth than breadth, with fewer locations that are properly experienced, twelve days gives you the room. Browse our safari itineraries or read our Kilimanjaro guide if a day hike appeals.