Field Notes·11 min read
When to see the Great Migration: a month-by-month guide
Two million animals move in a single, continuous circuit. The question is never whether the migration is happening, but where it is on the day you arrive.
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From the endless plains of the Serengeti to the coral reefs of Zanzibar, Tanzania holds the wildest wilderness on earth - we know every corner of it.
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Every frame here was captured by our guides and guests on Karis journeys - Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara.
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We are a Tanzanian family business - born in Arusha, raised on these plains. Every itinerary is drawn by hand, every camp chosen personally, every guide someone we trust with our own family.
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Fully bonded operator with comprehensive travel insurance on every journey.
Private by design
Every safari is bespoke - never a group departure, never a fixed script.
Open every day
Our Arusha office answers every day, 8am to 5pm, with a 24/7 duty phone once you are in country.
Our Fleet & Team
Custom Land Cruisers.
Guides who grew up here.
Every journey rolls out of Arusha in a private, custom-built Toyota Land Cruiser - open roof, window seat guaranteed, fridge, charging ports and WiFi on board. Behind the wheel: a Karis naturalist who was raised on these plains.
Meet the team →The Journey to Your Journey
How a Karis safari comes to life.
- 01Share your dream
Tell us who's travelling, when, and what would make it unforgettable.
- 02We design
Within 48 hours you'll receive a hand-drawn itinerary from your Tanzania expert.
- 03Refine together
Adjust camps, pace and experiences until every day feels exactly right.
- 04Arrive & unwind
You're met on the tarmac in Kilimanjaro - every detail from that moment is ours.
Guest Stories
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“From the moment we landed until we boarded our flight home, Karis anticipated every need. Our guide Emmanuel is quite simply the finest naturalist we have ever travelled with.”
Isabelle & Marc
Paris, France · TripAdvisor
“A honeymoon we will talk about for the rest of our lives. Private bush breakfasts, a balloon at dawn over the Serengeti, and a beach finale in Zanzibar that felt unreal.”
Priya & James
London, UK · Google Reviews
“We travelled with three generations. Karis handled every detail - grandparents, toddlers, dietary needs - with grace and warmth. Second trip already booked.”
The Andersen Family
New York, USA · Safari Bookings
The Journal
Dispatches from the bush.
Stays·13 min read
Nine unforgettable camps in the Serengeti ecosystem
In the Serengeti, the address matters more than the thread count. Here is how we choose camps by region, season and travel style.
Wildlife·10 min read
Photographing the Big Five: a guide's honest advice
The camera matters less than the position of the vehicle. Here is what actually produces good safari images, from the person driving.
Arusha · Our team
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