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Off the beaten track: Mkomazi, Pangani and Saadani, 8 days
Tanzania 8 days Safari Private, not in a group
from €4,930
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- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Departures
- On request, November 2026 – December 2027
- Best time
- June – October
- Flights and insurance
- Included in the price (flights from Italy)
- Guide
- Italian on request
- Format
- Private, not in a group
From Tarangire to the Indian Ocean coast, far from the crowded circuits: the Mkomazi rhino sanctuary, the beaches of Pangani and Saadani, one of the few African parks that look out over the sea.
Why it is unique
It is a safari built where vehicles are few. Mkomazi National Park borders Kenya’s Tsavo and is home to a black rhino sanctuary supported by the George Adamson Wildlife Preservation Trust, which also runs a programme for the African wild dog. Pangani is an old Swahili port at the mouth of the river of the same name. Saadani is the only national park in Tanzania on the Indian Ocean: the savannah runs right down to the beach, and there are boat trips on the Wami River.
When to go
The dry season, from June to October, is the most suitable. The coast is hot and humid all year round; the long rains fall between April and May.
What the journey is like
The pace is slower than on the northern circuit and the wildlife less concentrated: in return, sightings are almost always enjoyed without other vehicles. Two days by the sea at Pangani break the journey halfway.
Good to know
A visa for Tanzania and the compulsory NIC insurance (US$44) are required. Visits to the rhino sanctuary are regulated and must be confirmed in the quote. The return flight to Italy departs from Dar es Salaam.
Day-by-day itinerary
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1Day 1Tarangire
A first photo safari in Tarangire, the park of baobabs and elephants, which gather along the river in the dry season.
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2Day 2Tarangire and Moshi
Morning in the park, then transfer to Moshi, a small town at the foot of Kilimanjaro, for the night.
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3Day 3Mkomazi
Transfer to Mkomazi National Park, semi-arid savannah on the border with Kenya’s Tsavo and well away from the busier circuits. A first photo safari among oryx, gerenuk and giraffes.
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4Day 4Mkomazi and the Rhino Sanctuary
Photo safari and a visit to the sanctuary that protects the black rhino, one of the most important conservation projects in the country.
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5–6Days 5-6Pangani
Two days on the coast at Pangani, an old Swahili port at the mouth of the river of the same name: quiet beaches and the old town, whose houses tell of centuries of trade across the Indian Ocean.
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7Day 7Saadani
Photo safari in Saadani National Park, where the savannah runs down to the beach: elephants, giraffes, buffalo and, along the Wami River, hippos and crocodiles.
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8Day 8Dar es Salaam
Transfer along the coast to Dar es Salaam for the return flight.
What you might see
- Elephant Very likely
Numerous in Tarangire, especially along the river in the dry season.
- Hippo and crocodile Very likely
In the rivers and lakes, also seen from the boat.
- Lion Very likely
Sightings are most likely in Tarangire.
- Giraffe, zebra, impala Very likely
Common in Tarangire, Mkomazi and Saadani.
- African wild dog Likely
In Mkomazi a conservation programme supports their return.
- Leopard Likely
Above all in Tarangire, among the baobabs and riverbeds.
Indicative estimates. Nature can’t be booked: your guide knows where to look, but can’t guarantee a sighting.
When to go
Departures on request, November 2026 – December 2027
ideal good low season not recommended
Best time: June – October. Also good in November. Tap a month to use it in your quote request.
The climate, season by season
- Jun–Oct · Dry season
- Dry heat, 25–32 °C by day with cooler nights. Animals concentrate along the rivers: this is the time for boat and walking safaris in Nyerere and for Ruaha.
- Nov–Mar · Hot and humid
- Between 30 and 35 °C with high humidity and rain increasing from December. Dense vegetation, harder sightings.
- Apr–May · Long rains
- The heaviest rain of the year: many camps close and some tracks become impassable.
Indicative figures, averaged over recent years: with every quote we give you the latest picture.
What the price includes
Included
- Return international flight from Italy
- Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
- Private safari by jeep with pop-up roof
- Professional guide, Italian-speaking on request
- Full board in upper-mid-range accommodation
- Park entry fees as per the itinerary
Not included
- Tanzanian entry visa and compulsory NIC insurance (US$44) · how to get it
- Tips and personal expenses
Before you go
Visas and documentsPassport, visas and eTA: what you need, where to apply and how far in advance.Health and safetyVaccinations, malaria, health insurance and practical advice.Your protectionWhat package travel law provides if something goes wrong.
The Weltweg app is with you before, during and after your trip: itinerary, contacts and maps, even without signal.
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