Your Journey Meticulously Handcrafted

Every Africa Dream Safaris journey is a blank canvas, custom-tailored to your specific interests, timeline, and travel style. Whether you are traveling as a couple, a family, or a group of friends—and whether your heart is set on rare photography, local culture, or the Big Five—your itinerary is built around what matters most to you. By combining your vision with our deep regional expertise and seasonal wildlife insights, we create a seamless, private adventure that isn't just a trip, but the safari of a lifetime.

Our itineraries aren’t just planned; they are engineered. Refined over decades through a blend of scientific data, first-hand exploration, and years of guest feedback, our routes are strategically timed to follow the natural movement of wildlife. We pair these prime locations with a hand-selected mix of lodges designed to put you in the heart of the action. When you choose Africa Dream Safaris, you are choosing the most sophisticated wildlife experience on the continent.

Why spend your first day on dusty highways when you could be soaring above the Serengeti? Our signature “Fly In & Drive Back” itineraries are designed to maximize your time where it matters most: in the heart of the wilderness.

Your adventure begins with a breathtaking flight over Northern Tanzania, landing on a remote bush airstrip. There, your private guide and vehicle will be waiting to whisk you directly into your first game drive—no transit delays, no backtracking, and no redundant miles. From the moment your feet hit the grass, you are immersed in the action, often encountering the Big Cats before your first lunch in the bush.

Seasonal Precision: To ensure you land exactly where the wildlife is most concentrated, we utilize different Serengeti airstrips throughout the year:

Dec – April: Seronera Airstrip (Central Serengeti)
May – June: Grumeti Airstrip (Western Serengeti)
July – Nov: Mara River Airstrip (Northern Serengeti)

We believe a hurried safari is no safari at all. That’s why every Africa Dream Safaris itinerary includes a minimum of four full days in the Serengeti. Our strategy splits your time to ensure you witness both the permanent residents and the movement of the Great Migration.

The Permanent Residents (Central Serengeti): You will spend two days in the Seronera River Valley, a year-round haven for wildlife. Thanks to perennial rivers, this region supports a lush ecosystem of elephants, giraffes, hippos, and buffalo. This concentration of prey makes it the predator capital of Africa, offering your best chance to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action.
The Great Migration (Seasonal Regions): The remaining two days are dedicated to the world-famous wildebeest migration. We don’t use a fixed location; instead, we shift our camps monthly to follow the herds. Whether it’s the Southern plains in the green season, the Western corridor during transitions, or the Northern Woodlands in the dry season, we ensure you have a front-row seat to the movement of millions.

The Serengeti (4+ Days): We don’t guess; we strategize. We split your time between the predator-rich Seronera Valley and the moving herds of the Migration.
Ngorongoro Crater (The Early Bird Advantage):Every ADS itinerary features two game drives into the Crater. We pride ourselves on being the first vehicle down, giving you a private viewing experience of the “Big Five” before the mid-day crowds arrive.
Lake Manyara (The Jungle Sanctuary): A unique, lush ecosystem perfect for viewing primates and elephants in a setting that feels worlds away from the open savannah.
Tarangire National Park: Seasonally included to ensure you see the highest concentrations of wildlife during the dry months.

All accommodations and meals
All airport transfers, hotel transfers and meet and greet services (safaris are 100% escorted from the moment of arrival to the moment of departure)
All national park and reserve entrance fees including special game drive permits and exclusive access to some of the most secluded and wildlife abundant areas in the Serengeti
Private use of a specially outfitted 4WD Stretched Land Rover with unlimited game drives providing for maximum flexibility, comfort, and wildlife viewing.
Private services of your professional and knowledgeable driver-guide (all our guides are local Tanzanians, fluent in English, and most have advanced wildlife certificates from the Mweka Wildlife College with an average experience of 10 years)
Internal airfare from Kilimanjaro-Arusha to the Serengeti National Park
Use of Nikon Action 8 x 40 wide view binoculars while on safari
Unlimited bottled drinking water and refrigerated cool box with soft drinks and bush snacks
Laundry, beer, wine and spirits are included at select lodges and camps
Detailed welcome package mailed to your residence
All-inclusive services from your ADS safari specialist in the US
Comprehensive support from our operational office in Tanzania
Donation to The Foundation for African Medicine & Education and the School Of St Jude

International Airfare to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Laundry, soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits not specified above
Travel Insurance, Gratuities and Items of a personal nature (souvenirs, etc)

From Opulent Lodges to Luxury Under Canvas

How do you want to experience the Serengeti?

From ultra-luxury estates perched on the Crater rim to authentic, high-end tented camps that bring you closer to the sounds of the wild, the choice is entirely yours.

We offer a diverse portfolio of lodging combinations tailored to your specific taste and budget. Because we are fully independent, we have the freedom to book any property in Tanzania. This allows us to prioritize logistics above all else—placing you in the finest accommodations that make the most sense for the Great Migration’s seasonal movements.

The Art of the Mix: A Diverse Lodging Experience

To truly feel the pulse of Tanzania, we recommend a diverse blend of accommodations. By combining intimate tented lodges, private mobile camps, and premier hotel-style properties, you experience the full spectrum of the African bush. While larger lodges offer grand amenities, it is often the smaller, secluded camps that prove most rewarding. Our Hemingway-style camps are tucked deep within the wilderness, offering a “raw” and immersive connection to nature without sacrificing a single modern comfort.

A Living Blueprint: Your custom itinerary is a meticulously crafted roadmap, but it is never rigid. We share this detailed plan with your private driver-guide, who masterfully executes every detail while maintaining the flexibility to pivot based on real-time wildlife movements or your personal whims. The result is a finely tuned plan with the freedom to let the adventure unfold naturally.

Timing & Duration: Finding Your Perfect Window

When is the best time to go?

This is the question we hear most. The truth is, Tanzania is a year-round masterpiece—the “best” time simply depends on your interests, schedule, and budget. Guiding you to that perfect window is where our expertise truly shines. Using our deep understanding of seasonal wildlife patterns, we ensure you are perfectly positioned for exceptional sightings, regardless of which month you choose to travel.

Whether you seek a week-long immersion or a multi-week expedition, every safari we design is adventurous, educational, and above all, safe. We view the creation of your itinerary as an art form. For many, this is the realization of a lifelong dream—and we take the responsibility of exceeding your highest expectations seriously.