Western Tanzania
The western safari parks - Mahale & Katavi - offer a true “off the beaten track” safari experience. Inaccessibility - a 4 hour flight from Arusha or a night stop over from the south - and relative costs make it one of the lesser explored parts of Tanzania. However, for those both rich in funds and time, it is one of the most exhilarating and life-changing safari experiences out there. For the seasoned safari goer, this is next on the list; it deserves to be ranked amongst the all-time great trips on this wonderful continent.
Getting to and from the Western safari parks is definitely the biggest challenge, both for the travel time and cost. Fly from Arusha on a Monday or Thursday (an overnight in Arusha beforehand is necessary).
Suggested itineraries for Western Tanzania
Family Fun in the Western & Eastern Cape
11 nights from £25,500 per family
Perfect for families with little ones, this itinerary showcases the very best of South Africa with the ideal balance of…
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Family Safari & Beach in Kenya
10 nights from £26,450 per family
Combine the thrill of a family safari in Kenya with the magic of Lamu, a unique coastal escape perfect for families…
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South Africa & Mauritius: Safari Beach Adventure
11 nights from £36,500 per family
Combine a malaria-free safari with a week long stay on the beach with this fabulous itinerary.
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South Africa & Victoria Falls In Style
7 nights from £9,950 per person
Explore South Africa & Victoria Falls in Style - from the Cape to 'The Falls'.
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South Africa & Mozambique: Chic Safari and Stunning Island
1 nights
Combine the stunning island of Mozambique with Sabi Sands Reserve in South Africa for this incredible safari beach…
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South Africa: Family Winelands & Safari Holiday
7 nights
7 nights from £11,445 per family South Africa Enjoy an exhilarating adventure which will take you from the Winelands to…
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South Africa & Mauritius Luxury Safari Beach Honeymoon
11 nights from £7,700 per person
For the ultimate luxury escape to South Africa and Mauritius, combine 4 nights at Marataba Safari Lodge in South Africa…
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Classic South Africa Safari & Mauritius Beach
11 nights from £6,820 per person
Journey from a malaria-free safari to Mauritius, combining incredible wildlife with a luxury beach escape.
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Ultimate Safari Beach – Kenya & Zanzibar
10 nights from £6,099 per person
Prices start from £5,780 per person. A 10 night journey twinning Kenya's iconic Masai Mara with the powdery beaches and…
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The best month to head to Katavi National Park, to see the famous denning crocodile and the hippo pool, and vast buffalo herds, is from August until the end of September. However, the later in the season you go, the easier hippo and crocodile sightings become, and the harder it becomes to see the vast herds of buffalo. Late August gives you a good chance of both! This being said, if you were to head to this region anytime between the middle of June through to the middle of November you won't be disappointed!
Western Tanzania special offers
Jamaican Summer Sunshine
- 15% discount
- Daily breakfast
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 30 April 2027
Enjoy 7 nights in a Superior Balcony Suite at Jamaica Inn, Jamaica, from £2,650 per person, including daily breakfast, return car transfers and international flights with Virgin Atlantic. Indicative price is based on travel in May 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Valid for travel between 1 May and 31 October 2027 (excluding blackout dates).
7 nights from £2,650 per person
Mauritius All Inclusive Luxury Escape
- 30% discount
- All Inclusive
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 30 December 2026
Enjoy 7 nights in a Garden Junior Suite at Constance Prince Maurice from £3,999 per person, including an all-inclusive meal plan, return private transfers and direct international flights with Air Mauritius. Indicative price is based on two adults travelling in March 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Offer must be booked by 30 December 2026 and is valid for stays from 07 January until 18 March 2027.
7 nights from £3,999 per person
All Inclusive Family Savings In Mauritius
- 10% discount
- All Inclusive
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 15 December 2026
Enjoy 7 nights in a Family Suite from £10,800 per family, based on two adults and two children under 12 sharing. The offer includes an all-inclusive meal plan, return private transfers and direct international flights with Air Mauritius. Indicative price is based on travel during May half term 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Offer must be booked by 15 December 2026 and is valid for stays between 09 May and 30 September 2027.
7 nights from £10,800 per family
Mauritian Family Easter Escape
- 35% discount
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 14 December 2026
Enjoy 7 nights in a Two Bedroom Family Suite from £12,440 per family, based on two adults and two children under 12 sharing. The offer includes half board return private transfers and direct international flights with Air Mauritius. Indicative price is based on travel during the Easter holidays 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Offer must be booked by 14 December 2026 and is valid for stays between 21 March and 09 April 2027.
7 nights from £12,440 per family
Family Maldives All Inclusive Offer
- 45% discount
- All Inclusive
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 30 November 2026
Enjoy 7 nights in a Sunset Pool Beach Villa from £11,290 per family, based on two adults and two children under 12 sharing. The offer includes an all-inclusive meal plan, return shared seaplane transfers and direct international flights with British Airways. Indicative price is based on travel during May half term 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Offer must be booked by 30 November 2026 and is valid for stays between 09 January and 31 October 2027.
7 nights from £11,290 per family
Maldives Summer Sunshine Discount
- 15% discount
- Daily breakfast
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 31 January 2027
Enjoy 7 nights in a Deluxe Beach Villa at Baros Maldives from £3,100 per person, including daily breakfast, return shared speedboat transfers and direct international flights with British Airways. Indicative price is based on two adults travelling in May 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Offer must be booked by 31 January 2027 and is valid for stays from 01 May until 31 July 2027.
7 nights from £3,100 per person
Savings at Six Senses Kanuhura
- 35% discount
- Daily half board
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 23 December 2026
Enjoy 7 nights in a Beach Villa at Six Senses Kanuhura in the Maldives, from £3,795 per person, including complimentary half board, return shared seaplane transfers and direct international flights with British Airways. Indicative price is based on two adults travelling in May 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Offer must be booked by 23 December 2026 and is valid for stays from 12 April until 30 September 2027.
7 nights from £3,795 per person
Summer Getaway to Mexico
- Up to a 40% discount & USD 150 resort credit
- Daily breakfast
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 28 February 2027
Enjoy 7 nights in a Treetop Pool Villa at Chablé Maroma, Mexico, from £3,250 per person, including daily breakfast, return car transfers and international flights with British Airways. Indicative price is based on travel in May 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Valid for travel between 01 May and 21 December 2027 (excluding blackout dates).
7 nights from £3,250 per person
Festive Sunshine in Mexico
- 20% discount & complimentary Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve dinner.
- Daily breakfast
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 30 November 2026
Enjoy 7 nights in a Treetop Pool Villa at Chablé Maroma, Mexico, from £6,499 per person, including daily breakfast, return car transfers and international flights with Virgin Atlantic. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Valid for travel between 22 December 2026 and 03 January 2027 (excluding blackout dates).
7 nights from £6,499 per person
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