Tanzania Classic Safari — lions on the Serengeti plain with Yera Journeys

CLASSIC SAFARI · YERA JOURNEYS

Tanzania's Greatest Wildlife. Private. Trusted Since 2004.

Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and beyond — guided by experts, crafted for you alone.

★★★★★ 5-STAR RATED EST. 2004 500+ PRIVATE JOURNEYS CLASSIC SAFARI SPECIALIST

The Classic Way

The Classic Way to See Tanzania

You don't need the most expensive safari to have an extraordinary Tanzania experience.

Classic is designed for travellers who want comfort, authenticity and excellent value — with carefully selected accommodation, experienced guides and thoughtfully paced itineraries.

Every journey is planned around how you actually want to travel, rather than simply following a fixed package.

What makes Classic different?

Well-Chosen Accommodation

Comfortable lodges and camps selected for location, quality and safari experience.

Expert Local Guides

Travel with people who know Tanzania's landscapes, wildlife and communities intimately.

Thoughtful Itineraries

Well-balanced days that give you time to explore without turning your safari into a race.

Private & Flexible

Your journey can be adapted around your interests, travel dates and preferred pace.

Exceptional Value

More of your budget goes toward the actual experience — wildlife, landscapes, guiding and meaningful moments.

Find Your Journey

Find Your Tanzania Journey

Whether this is your first safari or your return to Tanzania, we make choosing your journey simple.

Northern Circuit

The Classic Safari

Experience Tanzania's legendary wildlife destinations including Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Arusha.

Ideal for first-time visitors who want the iconic Tanzania safari experience.

  • 3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro
  • 4 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
  • 5 Days Northern Tanzania Safari
  • 7 Days Classic Tanzania Safari
  • 8 Days Serengeti Migration Safari
  • 10 Days Northern Tanzania Discovery
Coastal & Islands

Safari Meets the Coast

Combine wildlife and the Indian Ocean in one beautifully connected journey.

Explore Saadani, Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo, Zanzibar, Mafia Island, Pemba Island and Tanzania's coastal culture. Perfect for travellers who want safari adventure followed by time beside the ocean.

Southern Circuit

Tanzania Beyond the Famous Parks

Discover a quieter side of Tanzania through Nyerere National Park, Ruaha, Mikumi, Udzungwa and the Selous ecosystem.

Fewer crowds. Vast landscapes. Exceptional wildlife.

Western Tanzania

Wild. Remote. Remarkable.

Travel deeper into Tanzania to experience Katavi, Mahale Mountains and Lake Tanganyika.

For travellers looking beyond the classic safari route and searching for a more remote Tanzania experience.

Classic Journeys

Start With a Journey, Then Make It Your Own

Our most popular Classic itineraries give you a starting point. Choose the journey that feels right, then tell us what you would change.

3 Days

Serengeti & Ngorongoro Classic

Two of Tanzania's greatest wildlife destinations in one compact journey.

From $2,800pp (Non-Resident)

From $1,540pp (Resident)

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5 Days

Classic Northern Tanzania Safari

Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti combined into a well-balanced safari.

From $3,650pp (Non-Resident)

From $2,000pp (Resident)

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7 Days

Classic Tanzania Wildlife Journey

More time. More landscapes. More opportunities to experience Tanzania without rushing.

From $4,450pp (Non-Resident)

From $2,450pp (Resident)

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8 Days

Serengeti Migration Classic

Follow the migration through the Serengeti with carefully planned positioning around the seasonal wildlife movement.

From $4,950pp (Non-Resident)

From $2,700pp (Resident)

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10 Days

The Classic Tanzania Discovery

A deeper journey through Tanzania's most celebrated landscapes and wildlife areas.

From $5,800pp (Non-Resident)

From $3,200pp (Resident)

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What's Included

What Your Safari Can Include

Your Classic journey can be built around the experiences that matter most to you.

Wildlife Safari

Follow lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo and the countless species that make Tanzania one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations.

Great Migration

Travel to the Serengeti during the right season to experience one of nature's most extraordinary spectacles.

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the crater for an unforgettable day surrounded by an extraordinary concentration of wildlife.

Walking Safari

Leave the vehicle behind and experience the landscape on foot with qualified local guides where available.

Cultural Experiences

Meet local communities and discover the traditions, stories and everyday life behind Tanzania's landscapes.

Zanzibar & The Coast

Add tropical beaches, Swahili culture and Indian Ocean experiences to your safari.

Family Safaris

Thoughtfully planned journeys designed around children, parents and comfortable travel — suitable from age 2, with each itinerary shaped around your children's ages.

Photography Safaris

Build your itinerary around wildlife photography, light, landscapes and the moments you want to capture.

Why Yera

Why Travellers Choose Yera Journeys

Local Knowledge Changes Everything

A great safari is not simply about where you go. It's about when you arrive, where you stay, how you move and who guides you. With Yera Journeys, your Classic safari is designed with local knowledge and real experience of Tanzania.

Tanzania expertise

We know the destinations beyond the brochure.

Personal planning

Your safari is shaped around you.

Experienced guiding

Knowledgeable guides make the difference between seeing wildlife and understanding it.

Clear communication

From your first enquiry to your return journey, we keep the process simple.

Responsible travel

We aim to create journeys that respect Tanzania's wildlife, landscapes and communities.

Your Classic Safari, Your Way

Travelling as a couple?

Create a private safari with romantic moments and comfortable stays.

Travelling with family?

Choose a relaxed itinerary with family-friendly accommodation and activities.

Travelling with friends?

Build a private journey around wildlife, adventure and shared experiences.

Travelling solo?

Enjoy the freedom of a carefully planned private journey with expert local support.

Looking for the migration?

We'll help you choose the right region and timing based on the seasonal movement of wildlife.

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Classic vs Signature vs Bespoke

Choose Your Level of Journey

Classic

Comfort + Value

For travellers who want excellent accommodation, expert guiding and a beautifully planned Tanzania experience at strong value.

Explore Classic

Signature

Elevated Comfort + More Refinement

For travellers looking for upgraded accommodation, enhanced experiences and additional comfort throughout the journey.

Explore Signature

Bespoke

Completely Personal

For travellers who want a highly personalised journey built around their exact preferences, special occasions and interests.

Create a Bespoke Journey

How It Works

From Idea to Tanzania

01

Tell Us What You Want

Share your dates, interests, group size, preferred pace and what you hope to experience.

02

We Design Your Journey

Our safari specialists create a route around your priorities.

03

Refine It Together

Adjust destinations, accommodation, activities, duration and pace until it feels right.

04

Confirm Your Safari

Once you’re happy, we handle the arrangements and prepare you for Tanzania.

05

Come Experience Tanzania

Meet your guide, begin your journey and let Tanzania take over.

Ready to See Tanzania?

Let's Design Your Classic Journey

Tell us where you want to go, when you want to travel and what you want to experience.

No complicated booking process. No obligation. Just a conversation with people who know Tanzania.

WhatsApp available for quick enquiries.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Classic safari? +

Classic is Yera Journeys' comfort-and-value safari collection, designed for travellers who want quality accommodation, expert guiding and carefully planned itineraries without moving into the higher pricing of Signature or Bespoke journeys.

Are Classic safaris private? +

Yes. Classic journeys can be designed as private safaris, allowing you to travel according to your own itinerary, pace and interests.

Can I customise a Classic itinerary? +

Absolutely. The itineraries shown on the website are starting points. We can adjust destinations, duration, accommodation and activities around your needs.

What destinations can I visit? +

Classic journeys can cover destinations across Tanzania, including the Northern, Southern, Western and Coastal & Islands circuits, as well as Zanzibar.

Can I combine safari and Zanzibar? +

Yes. Safari and Zanzibar combinations are among the most popular ways to experience Tanzania.

Can families travel on Classic safaris? +

Yes. We welcome children from age 2, and we adapt the itinerary, accommodation and daily pace around each child's age.

How far in advance should I book? +

Earlier is generally better for popular seasons, especially migration periods. However, we can also help with shorter-notice travel depending on availability.

How do I start? +

Simply send us your travel dates, number of travellers and what you would like to experience. We'll help turn your ideas into a Tanzania journey.

Yera Journeys

Tanzania. Curated.

Wildlife. Mountains. Coast. Culture.
One country. Countless ways to experience it.

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