Balo African Safaris

Tanzania, Wildly Yours.

Discover Tanzania through private, tailor-made safaris shaped around you, from the endless plains of the Serengeti to Kilimanjaro and the shores of Zanzibar.

Born in Tanzania, Built Around You

Your Safari

Personally Crafted.

At Balo African Safaris, we create private journeys shaped around your interests, pace and travel style. From the Serengeti and Ngorongoro to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, every itinerary is planned with local knowledge, thoughtful guidance and the freedom to experience Tanzania your way.

No fixed formulas. No rushed itineraries. Just meaningful journeys, designed one traveller at a time.

LOCAL EXPERTISE

No two travellers. No two journeys quite the same.

PRIVATE JOURNEYS

Your own vehicle, guide and itinerary.

MADE FOR YOU

From pace and accommodation to special interests.

THREE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE TANZANIA

Your Journey Starts Here.

Whether you come for the wildlife, the summit, or the sea, Balo brings each journey together with local knowledge, thoughtful planning and experiences shaped around you.

Tanzania Safaris

Into the Wild

Follow lion tracks across the Serengeti, descend into Ngorongoro Crater and explore landscapes where every day feels completely different.

Kilimanjaro

Stand Above Africa

Climb through rainforest, alpine desert and open sky on a Kilimanjaro journey supported by experienced mountain crews from beginning to summit.

Zanzibar

Endless Blue, Endless Ease

Slow everything down on Zanzibar with white-sand beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters, Stone Town culture and island days at your own pace.

HANDPICKED JOURNEYS

Safaris Worth

Crossing the World For.

A few of our favourite ways to experience Tanzania, from classic northern circuit journeys to migration adventures and private escapes shaped around your pace.

5-Day Tanzania Safari Adventure

A compact northern Tanzania journey covering four iconic wildlife areas, with game drives through elephant country, the Ngorongoro Crater and the endless Serengeti plains.

7-Day Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

An adventurous camping safari designed for travellers who want more time in the wild, including two full Serengeti days and classic northern circuit highlights at a more accessible price.

7-Day Tanzania Honeymoon Safari

A romantic private safari blending iconic wildlife, intimate lodge stays and unhurried days in Tanzania’s northern wilderness, created for couples celebrating something special.

8-Day Northern Tanzania Lodge Safari

A comfortable lodge-based safari with a slower pace, multiple Serengeti game drives and time to experience Ngorongoro and Tarangire without rushing between destinations.

WHY TRAVEL WITH BALO

Local Knowledge.

Personal Journeys.

Whether you come for the wildlife, the summit, or the sea, Balo brings each journey together with local knowledge, thoughtful planning and experiences shaped around you.

Local Tanzania Expertise

First-hand knowledge of the parks, routes, seasons and places that make each journey special.

Private Safari Vehicles

Enjoy your own 4×4 and guide, giving you more freedom over stops, game drives and daily pace.

Tailor-Made Itineraries

Every safari is shaped around your dates, interests, travel style and preferred level of comfort.

Experienced Safari Guides

Travel with knowledgeable guides who understand wildlife, landscapes and the rhythm of the bush.

Flexible Travel Planning

We adjust the journey around you instead of forcing you into a rigid, one-size-fits-all itinerary.

Personal Support Throughout

From your first enquiry to the final day of your trip, Balo stays involved and easy to reach.

TRAVELLED WITH BALO

Stories

From the Journey.

The landscapes stay with you, but so do the people, the small moments and the way the journey made you feel. Here are a few words from travellers who experienced Tanzania with Balo.

    
 
 
         
   Noam P 
 
 
 
 Verified Climbing the Kilimanjaro with Balo African Safari
About a month ago, I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (Machame route) with the Balo African Safari company. ! The team was excellent The owner of the Balo African Safari company, Loveness, is a very lovely ! woman Thank you Balo African Safari I am waiting for my next vacation
  
 
        
   Josh O 
 
 
 
 Verified Safari
This was a great experience I was able to see animals in the natural habitat and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. The vechicle was very comfortable and safe for me and my family. If you are wanting to go on safari this is the one I would recommend well definitely be going back for other adventures and safaris with this company. Easy to book and very affordable.
  
 
        
   Dizzy p 
 
 
 
 Verified Best 5 Days of Our Life in Tanzania
Absolutely incredible!:) In just 5 days we experienced Tarangire’s elephants, the endless plains of Serengeti, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara’s beauty. The guides were amazing, lodges comfortable, and every day felt like a new adventure. Highly recommend this safari
  
 
        
   Noam P 
 
 
 
 Verified Safari in Tanzania with Balo african safaris
I booked a 3 days safari in Tanzania with Balo african safaris. Great expirience with great staff Gooooood accomodation Goooood transportation Goooood meals. Thank you Balo african safaris. I am waiting for my next vacation with Balo african safaris.
  
 
        
   Noam P 
 
 
 
 Verified Safari in Tanzania with Balo african safaris
Wow... That was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! A great vacation a great expirience with Balo african safaris Everything was arranged by the company. All I had to do was to have fun and enjoy... Thank you Balo african safaris.
  
 
        
   Dellia 
 
 
 
 Verified Great experience with great team
We experienced the best memory with Balo Team. They are good with their behaviour, all facilities were superb and also they gave the best guide tk witness the close wildlife view. We spent a great time with all the team mwmbers there Thanks to all the team members for all those experience
  
 
        
   Mathew Larry 
 
 
 
 Verified Had A Great Trip
We booked a 3 days package with Balo Team. Specially we explored the Lake Manyara National park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. The beautiful part was the close wildlife encounter and the facilities we got from Balo Team was out of our imagination. We will explore for the next time with Balo Team.
  
 
        
   Sunil 
 
 
 
 Verified Mesmerize The Hidden Beauty of Africa
That was our first trip to Africa and we explored the beauty of Africa with the perfect guide of Balo Team. The lodge facility was perfect, the fooding facility was awesome even. We encountered the close wldlife view and that is very rare to experience. Over all the trip was memoorable for lifetime.
  
 
        
   Niali Tokyo 
 
 
 
 Verified Top Tour Guider
One of the most amazing trip we hae ever experienced in our life. Balo Team did all the thin gs that they promised during the starting of the trip. African trip was something different because the whole scenery was something unique. Definitely we will join again with Balo Team. Highly recommending to all travel lovers
  
 
        
   Nada J 
 
 
 
 Verified 3 days safari Adventure!
My husband and I went on a 3 day Safari with Balo Safari. Our guide was Basso. He was absolutely the best! He was so knowledgeable and very personable. We had a lot of fun. I had a million questions which he answered patiently. We saw every animal there was to see over the course of 3 days except a rhino which I understand is very rare to find. The lodges we stayed in were excellent. I saw some beautiful table placemats that I wanted to purchase but they were not sold in any stores because they were designed by an artist. Basso went out of his way to contact the artist to arrange the purchase for me. We highly recommend Balo for a safari. They are a quality company. Ask for Basso to be your guide!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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YOUR TANZANIA JOURNEY STARTS HERE

Ready When

You Are.

Tell us a little about the journey you have in mind, and we’ll help shape a private Tanzania experience around your dates, interests and travel style.