Pori Africa

Home
Itineraries
Purpose
Explore
Experiences
Why Us
Stories
Enquire
0 km
from Arusha
Bearing 000°
N
S
Serengeti
The Migration
Kilimanjaro
Tarangire
Zanzibar
Pori Africa Adventures · Arusha · Est. 2022
01Serengeti · Northern Circuit

The Endless
Plains.

1.7 million wildebeest. The greatest wildlife show on Earth.

Explore Serengeti → WhatsApp Us
01 / 05
4+
Years Based in Arusha
91%
Kilimanjaro Summit Rate
12
Tanzania Destinations
5★
TripAdvisor Rating
Ready-Built Journeys
Ready-Built Journeys
Best selling Safaris itineraries.
01
● 7 Days

The Northern Classic.

Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife circuit — paced to breathe.
4 Parks
Destinations
7 Days
Duration
All Year
Season
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, central Serengeti. Each park seen with enough time for the land to reveal itself — not just ticked off a checklist.
Tarangire→ Manyara→ Ngorongoro→ Serengeti
Plan This Journey
01
The Northern Classic
7 Days · All Year
02
Summit & Safari
14 Days · Dry Season
03
Safari & Sea
10 Days · All Year
04
The Migration
9 Days · Jun–Oct
05
Remote South
12 Days · Dry Season
01 / 05
The Route from Arusha

Every great Tanzania journey
follows the same instinct.

North-west to the open savanna. Up to the crater. Across to the endless plains. Then east to the Indian Ocean. Scroll to follow the route — and find out why Pori Africa should build yours.

Arusha→ Tarangire→ Lake Manyara→ Ngorongoro→ Serengeti→ Zanzibar
Where You Are Called
Every destination.
A different feeling.
Plan Your Journey →
Serengeti
For Honeymooners · First-Timers
Serengeti.
Endless.
“We wanted something that would change us. It did.”
HoneymoonFamilyPhotographyBucket List
Plan This
Zanzibar
For Couples · Post-Safari Escape
Zanzibar.
Arrival.
“After the bush, we needed the ocean. We found both.”
RomanceWellnessCultureDive
Plan This
Ngorongoro
For Families · Photographers
Ngorongoro.
Wonder.
“The children still talk about the crater floor at dawn.”
FamilyPhotographyAnniversary
Plan This
Tarangire
For Solo Travellers · Bucket List
Tarangire.
Ancient.
“I went alone. I came back knowing myself differently.”
SoloBirdingAuthentic
Plan This
Kilimanjaro
For Challengers · Group Adventures
Kilimanjaro.
Earned.
“Summit day taught me who I actually am.”
ChallengeGroupPersonal Best
Plan This
01 / 05
Beyond the Northern Circuit

The hidden
Tanzania.

All 12 Destinations
Ruaha
South-West · 215° · 480 km
Ruaha Wild.
Tanzania’s largest national park. 12,000+ elephant, wild dog, cheetah, sable. Fewer than 10,000 visitors per year.
Mahale
West · 260° · 820 km · Charter Only
Mahale Chimpanzees.
Lake Tanganyika. The habituated M-group. One hour close daily tracking. Among Africa’s most exclusive experiences.
Nyerere
South · 178° · Boat Safaris
Nyerere National Park.
Africa’s largest protected area — 50,000 km². Boat safaris on the Rufiji River. Wild dog packs. Fly-camping.
Mafia
SSE · 155° · Marine Park
Mafia Island.
East Africa’s most pristine marine ecosystem. Whale sharks October–March. Under 3,000 visitors per year.
Beyond the Game Drive

Activities &
Adventures.

Balloon
↑
Serengeti · Dawn
Hot Air Balloon.
Drift silently over the Serengeti at sunrise. Wildlife below undisturbed. Champagne breakfast on landing.
Serengeti National Park
Walking
→
All Parks · Armed Ranger
Walking Safaris.
The bush at a different scale. Slow tracking, wildlife encounters that reveal things a vehicle never can.
Ruaha · Nyerere · Ngorongoro Highlands
Chimp Tracking
○
Mahale & Gombe · Charter
Chimpanzee Tracking.
One hour per day with habituated groups in the forest. Maximum six people. The most intimate wildlife encounter available.
Mahale Mountains · Gombe Stream
Boat Safaris
⎈
Nyerere · Rufiji River
Boat Safaris.
The only regular boat safaris in Tanzania. Hippo at water level. Crocodile on banks. Fishing eagle overhead.
Nyerere National Park
Why Choose Pori Africa

Six reasons a Pori Africa safari
is different.

Read More
01
Built from scratch.
Every itinerary is written new for each client. No templates, no group tour adapted for two people.
02
4+ years in-country.
We know every park in every season and every lodge owner personally. This knowledge is what you are paying for.
03
Private. Always.
No group departures. No shared vehicles. Your vehicle, your guide, your schedule. Non-negotiable since day one.
04
Honest pricing.
No hidden fees. No commissions influencing what we recommend. If we recommend a lodge, it’s because it’s right for you.
05
Fully licensed.
Full TATO member. Licensed by Tanzania Tourism Authority. Insured under Tanzanian law. Your booking is protected.
06
We meet you at Arusha.
Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro Airport. From that moment, everything is arranged. You travel. We manage.
How We Work

Your safari,
built.

01
Tell us your dream.
A conversation — not a form. We ask the questions that matter: pace, budget, what you’ve seen before, what moved you. We listen before we suggest anything.
02
We design it.
A bespoke itinerary built from your answers. Lodges we’ve stayed in. Guides we trust. Timing calibrated to season, park, and the specific wildlife behaviours you want to witness.
03
You refine it.
Nothing is booked until you’re satisfied. We revise until the itinerary feels like something you wrote yourself, not something we sold you.
04
We meet you at Arusha.
Your guide collects you from Kilimanjaro Airport. From that moment, you are in Tanzania and everything is arranged.
When to Go

Best time to visit
Tanzania.

Peak Season
Good Season
Shoulder / Rains
Hover any month for details
Choose a month to explore.
Tanzania is a year-round destination. Every month offers something extraordinary.
From the Field

Field Notes.

All Posts
Migration
Migration Update · July 2025
The Mara River crossings have begun.
The herds have crossed into the northern Serengeti. Crossings every second day. Enormous predator activity. This is the peak of the crossing season.
Read More
Kilimanjaro
Summit Account
First ascent at dawn.
“I saw the sun rise over the African plains from 5,895 metres. I understand why people come back.” — Michael T., Sydney.
Read More
Mahale
Western Tanzania
Mahale in the long rains.
April at Mahale is when most operators close. We stayed. Here is what a Tanzania off-season journey looks like.
Read More
★
TripAdvisor
5-Star Rating
✦
TATO Member
Tanzania Association of Tour Operators
◈
Licensed
Tanzania Tourism Authority
⊕
Est. 2022
4+ Years in Arusha
○
TGTB Guides
Class A Certified Wildlife Guides
Begin Your Journey

Ready to live
this journey?

Tell us how you want to feel, what you want to see, how long you have. We design the rest. Every enquiry answered personally within 24 hours from Arusha.

Arusha→ Tarangire→ Manyara→ Ngorongoro→ Serengeti→ Zanzibar
4+ years Tanzania
Bespoke itineraries only
TATO licensed operator
No booking fees
Step 1 of 5
How do you want
to feel?
Choose all that resonate with you.
MovedDeeply changed
InspiredEyes wide open
ConnectedTo people & land
RomanticJust the two of us
ChallengedPushed to the limit
RestoredQuiet & unhurried
Who is
travelling?
Select your group type.
Honeymoon / Couple
Family with children
Solo traveller
Group of friends
Corporate / incentive
Special celebration
How many
in your party?
So we size vehicles, rooms and pricing correctly.
Where do you
want to go?
Select destinations — we will build the circuit.
Tarangire
Lake Manyara
Ngorongoro
Serengeti
Zanzibar
Kilimanjaro
Ruaha
Nyerere
How long do you have?
Choose your ideal duration.
5–7 days
8–10 days
11–14 days
2–3 weeks
Open — advise me
Your comfort
level.
This guides which camps and vehicles we select.
Essential
From $350/day
Comfortable camps, shared vehicles
Premium
From $600/day
Private vehicles, quality lodges
Luxury
From $1,000/day
Exclusive camps, fly-in options
Almost there.
Tell us who you are.
We reply personally within 24 hours from Arusha.

Your details are used only to respond to this enquiry. We do not share them with third parties or add you to any mailing list without permission.

Your journey begins.

We have received your enquiry. A member of our Arusha team will write to you personally within 24 hours. In the meantime, the bush is waiting.

Loading itinerary…
Saved Trips