Tanzania journeys shaped by specialist knowledge.
BigFiveTrails focuses exclusively on Tanzania, designing safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs and Zanzibar extensions around each traveller's pace, interests and priorities.
Specialist Tanzania knowledge, thoughtfully applied.
A stronger Tanzania journey starts with the details: the right parks for the season, realistic drive times, carefully chosen stays and enough space to experience each place well.
Our role is to turn that local understanding into a clear, well-paced itinerary. From a first safari to a Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar combination, every route is built around Tanzania rather than a generic template.
- Based in
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Specialty
- Private, tailor-made safaris
- Guides
- English, Spanish, French and Italian-speaking
- Vehicles
- 4×4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs
- Reviews
- 5.0/5 on SafariBookings
Antony "Tony"
Founder · Safari planner · Guide
Tony designs every itinerary personally and still guides in the field. Travellers describe him as knowledgeable, patient and respectful of wildlife, with an exceptional eye for spotting animals from a distance.
“I would absolutely recommend Big Five Trails to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania, and I would especially recommend asking for Tony as your guide.” – Dolores B, Andorra
Small groups, big smiles.
At the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint.
Picnic lunch stop with our guides.
Focused destination knowledge
Helps shape the right route, timing and balance for every journey.
Unhurried routes
Sensible travel times and room for the experience to unfold.
Respect for the land
Each journey is planned with respect for Tanzania's landscapes, wildlife and communities.
Tell us what kind of Tanzania journey you want to create.
Tell us about the journey you have in mind and we will help shape the route, rhythm and experiences around it.
- Share dates, travellers and the feeling you want the journey to hold.
- We shape an itinerary with routing logic, lodge fit and a calmer sense of luxury.
- You receive a clear proposal with prices per person, inclusions and lodge options.