2027 Small-Group Safari | Tanzania, Together | Kingse Safaris

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Small-Group Departures · 2027

Tanzania, together.

Nine days across the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire — then four nights in Zanzibar if you want them. Up to 12 a departure, Pete guiding every trip.

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13

Days, safari + Zanzibar

or 9-day safari only

12

Max group size

8

Fixed 2027 departures

$5,700

From, safari pp

One trip, the right people, the real thing

A safari you join, not just book

A 9-day, 8-night Northern Circuit in small groups — up to twelve a departure in Land Cruisers of six, with our co-founder Pete leading every single trip himself. No big coaches, no stranger's minibus.

You drive in and back out, so everyone finishes together in Arusha and flies home or carries on to Zanzibar. It's designed for younger, social travellers who want real wildlife, real culture and a genuinely good time with good company.

Day by day

Day by Day

The same run sheet on every departure. Tarangire, the crater, three full nights in the Serengeti, time with the Nanyaro Foundation school, and a crater-rim hike on the way out. Run it as 9 days, or keep going with 4 nights in Zanzibar for a full 13.

Getting to know your travel mates in the cruiserDay 1

Land in Kilimanjaro, settle into Arusha

Overnight · Njiro Legacy Hotel

Met at Kilimanjaro (JRO) and driven to Arusha, get familiar with your fellow travellers over a quiet first night and a real bed before the early start.

★ Stay: Njiro Legacy Hotel →
Bull elephant in TarangireDay 2

Tarangire's elephant country

Overnight · Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment

A full game drive through Tarangire, baobabs and the biggest dry-season elephant herds in the north, then on toward Lake Manyara.

Where you stay · Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment
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Flamingos at Lake ManyaraDay 3

Lake Manyara & the Mto wa Mbu market

Overnight · Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment

A morning in Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos, then a market and village walk through Mto wa Mbu in the afternoon.

Nanyaro Foundation schoolDay 4

A day with the Nanyaro Foundation school

Overnight · Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment

A proper day at Pete's family school, lunch with the kids and a football match, the kind of welcome no big operator can hand you.

Black rhino on the crater floorDay 5

Ngorongoro Crater, then into the Serengeti

Overnight · Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Down onto the crater floor at first light for a Big Five morning, lion, rhino, elephant and buffalo, then we climb out and drive into the Serengeti.

Where you stay · Seronera Wildlife Lodge
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Watching lions from the cruiser windowDays 6–7

Two full days on the Serengeti plains

Overnight · Seronera Wildlife Lodge

The part nobody wants to rush. Lion on a kopje, cheetah on the hunt, big herds, big skies, and whatever the season is putting on. Add a sunrise hot-air balloon over the plains if you're keen.

Crater-rim hikeDay 8

Game-drive out, then a crater-rim hike

Overnight · Africa Safari Karatu

A long game drive back through the highlands, then a crater-rim hike (Empakaai or Olmoti) before settling into Karatu.

Where you stay · Africa Safari Karatu
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The crew on the road back to KilimanjaroDay 9

Karatu to Kilimanjaro, fly home or to Zanzibar

Depart · Fly home or on to Zanzibar

Back to Kilimanjaro together for your flight home, or carry on to four nights on the beach in Zanzibar.

Keep going

Extend your trip, 4 nights in Zanzibar (Days 9–13)

The safari doesn't have to end in Arusha. Four extra nights at Kendwa Rocks on the north coast, where you can swim at every tide and the Full Moon Party kicks off right on the sand. Ticket your flight open-jaw, in via Kilimanjaro and home out of Zanzibar.

Kendwa beachDay 9 pm

Fly to Zanzibar, up to Kendwa

Overnight · Kendwa Rocks, Zanzibar

A short hop to Zanzibar, then up to Kendwa Rocks on the north coast. Drop the bags, find the sand.

Where you stay · Kendwa Rocks
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Beach days at KendwaDays 10–12

Beach days on the north coast

Overnight · Kendwa Rocks, Zanzibar

Kendwa is the one spot you can swim at any tide. Easy beach days, lively nights, and optional dhow sunsets, snorkelling and dolphins.

Departure from ZanzibarDay 13

Fly home from Zanzibar

Depart · Fly home from Zanzibar

Home direct from Zanzibar, international flight ticketed open-jaw, in via Kilimanjaro and out of Zanzibar.

Things to do on the island

Sandbank blue safari
Sandbank blue safari
Swim with dolphins
Swim with dolphins
Stone Town
Stone Town
Dinner at The Rock
Dinner at The Rock

Optional. From around A$1,100 per person, final pricing landing shortly.

Where you sleep

Your Lodges

Hand-picked stays the whole way, each one tap-through if you want a closer look.

Njiro Legacy Hotel
Njiro Legacy Hotel → Arusha A relaxed, modern base for your first night, minutes from the airport.
Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment
Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment → Lake Manyara Tents perched on the escarpment with big views over the Rift Valley.
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Seronera Wildlife Lodge → Central Serengeti Built into the rocks in the heart of the Serengeti, right where the game is.
Africa Safari Karatu
Africa Safari Karatu → Karatu A green, easy last night in the coffee highlands near the crater.
Kendwa Rocks
Kendwa Rocks → Zanzibar (optional) North-coast beach that swims at every tide, with the nightlife right on the sand.

Included

Safari Comfort

The standard room, included in the price. The comfort tent is a queen plus a single bed, so solos pair up free and friends share easily.

✦ Upgrade

Luxury Glamping

Step the tents up to the glamping suites. Same route, same crew — more space, more polish, a proper safari-suite feel at the end of each day.

+A$285 per person, whole trip

Pick your month

2027 Departures

Prices below are the 9-day safari, per person twin share. Add 4 nights in Zanzibar (13 days all up) when you reserve, or keep it to the safari. Eight fixed departures across 2027.

11–19 Jan
January 2027 9-day safari · Green · 12 seats
A$5,700 Reserve
1–9 Feb
February 2027 9-day safari · Peak · 12 seats
A$6,400 Reserve
1–9 Mar
March 2027 9-day safari · Green · 12 seats
A$5,700 Reserve
1–9 Jun
June 2027 9-day safari · Dry · 12 seats
A$5,700 Reserve
1–9 Jul
July 2027 9-day safari · Peak · 12 seats
A$6,400 Reserve
1–9 Aug
August 2027 9-day safari · Peak · 12 seats
A$6,400 Reserve
1–9 Sep
September 2027 9-day safari · Prime · 12 seats
A$5,700 Reserve
1–9 Oct
October 2027 9-day safari · Prime · 12 seats
A$5,700 Reserve

Per person, twin share, land only. Solo travellers are paired free, or take a private room for around A$800. Departures are guaranteed at 4 seats.

Want the whole truck to yourselves?

Bring your whole crew.

Get six of you together and we'll run it as a private group, the same trip, just your crew and no strangers. Couples, mates or a mix. Prefer your own dates? We can do that too.

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Get in touch

Enquire about your spot

Tell us which month suits and we'll come straight back with availability, the price and how to lock it in. No payment to enquire, and no pressure.

What you get

In the Price

What's included

  • All accommodation, eight nights as listed
  • Every park and crater fee
  • Pete and the safari vehicle for the whole trip
  • The Nanyaro Foundation school visit
  • The crater-rim hike and the Mto wa Mbu market walk
  • Daily game drives
  • Meals as per the itinerary, mostly full board on safari

Not included

  • International flights to and from Kilimanjaro
  • Tanzania eVisa (about USD 50)
  • Travel insurance
  • The Zanzibar add-on
  • Tips and drinks
  • Optional extras

No surprises

How Payment Works

Three simple steps. Reserve, lock it in, pay the rest before you travel.

1

Reserve your seat

Hold your spot with a A$1,000 deposit by card.

2

Lock it in

50% of your trip is due within 14 days. That locks your lodges and flights.

3

Pay the balance

The other 50% is due 60 days before you travel. Card, bank transfer, or ask us about a simple monthly plan.

Questions, answered

Good to Know

Travelling solo?

You're welcome — most of these trips fill with solo travellers. We pair you with someone of the same gender at no extra cost, or take a private room for around A$800.

What's the age range?

Built for younger, social travellers — most of the crew lands somewhere in their mid-20s to late-30s. If that sounds like your kind of truck, you'll fit right in.

How big is the group?

Up to 12 a departure, travelling in Land Cruisers of six, and Pete leads every trip himself.

When's it confirmed?

Each departure is guaranteed once 4 seats are booked. If your month can't run, you switch to any other departure or get your reserve back in full.

Which flights should I book?

Fly into Kilimanjaro (JRO); flights aren't included but we'll point you at the best routing from Australia. Adding Zanzibar? Ticket open-jaw — in via Kilimanjaro, home out of Zanzibar.

How fit do I need to be?

Game drives ask nothing of you but a camera hand. The crater-rim hike is a few hours at an easy pace, and you can sit it out if it's not your thing.

Do I need a visa or vaccinations?

Australians grab a Tanzania eVisa online (about USD 50) before flying. No compulsory vaccinations coming from Australia — check in with your GP or a travel clinic for their recommendations.

How does the payment plan work?

A$1,000 holds your seat, 50% is due within 14 days, and the balance 60 days before departure — card, bank transfer, or ask us about a simple monthly plan.

Can I add Zanzibar?

Yes — four nights at Kendwa Rocks straight after the safari, around A$1,100. Most of the truck usually carries on together.

Will I have phone signal and wifi?

Every lodge has wifi, and an eSIM keeps you covered most of the route. Expect a few gloriously off-grid stretches on the drives — the photos can post themselves at dinner.

Want in on 2027?

Check availability for your month, no payment to start. We'll come back within a few hours. Ready to lock it in? Reserve a seat for A$1,000.

Check availability

Ready now? Reserve a seat for A$1,000 → · or email [email protected]