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Serengeti Luxury Safari Tours
Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park is the finest all-round safari destination for luxury tours in Africa. It is best known as the home of the legendary annual wildebeest and zebra migration. The Serengeti is also well known for hosting many large predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena. Other common wildlife include large herds of buffalo, elephant, giraffe and different types of antelope. Extending over 14,763km2 / 5,700mi2, this national park has an ever-growing number of upmarket and luxury lodges and exclusive camps. The park’s vast size means that it is usually easy to get away from the crowds.
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4-Day Classic High-End Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire
$2,085 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Msangai Adventure Safaris
5.0/5 – 102 Reviews
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Best Seller
6-Day Majestic Tanzania - High-End
$4,070 to $5,290 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 503 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Great Migration (Wonders of Serengeti): Jul-Oct
$3,773 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Karatu (Town), Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu District, Arusha (End)
Savannah Explorers
5.0/5 – 647 Reviews
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7-Day Wildebeest and Zebra Calving Tour
$3,879 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Your Luxury Safaris
4.9/5 – 14 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Northern Circuit Classic Safari
$2,530 to $2,750 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 625 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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7-Day Best of the Wild Luxury Safari
$3,556 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 199 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Safari at Four Seasons Serengeti from Zanz
$4,510 to $4,675 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Allen Tanzania Safaris
5.0/5 – 22 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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7-Day Private Luxury Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Tour
$3,520 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 464 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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4-Day Serengeti Luxury Tour in Tanzania
$4,099 to $4,299 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 185 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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7-Day Luxury Safari All-Inclusive
$3,108 to $3,784 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 486 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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8-Day Safari to Most Celebrated African Parks
$4,048 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 295 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Serengeti Fly in Safari
$1,870 to $1,980 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 341 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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4-Day Tanzania Treasures Luxury Safari Journey from Sky
$3,600 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 254 Reviews
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3-Day Serengeti Luxury Trip & Four Seasons Safari Lodge
$2,750 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Shengena Adventure
4.7/5 – 74 Reviews
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Best Seller
6-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Safari
$2,131 to $2,725 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Altezza Travel
5.0/5 – 83 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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6-Day Affordable Fly-in Ngorongoro and Migration Safari
$7,290 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 527 Reviews
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7-Day Unforgettable Luxury Wildlife Safari
$2,800 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Quagga Topy Safaris and Tours
5.0/5 – 161 Reviews
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5-Day Luxury Splendor of Tanzania's Grand Wild Safari
$2,250 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Ozon Light Tours
5.0/5 – 194 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Tour, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
$2,133 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Full Package Adventures
5.0/5 – 229 Reviews
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5-Day Northern Circuit Luxury Tour from Zanzibar
$2,850 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Goldfinch Adventures
5.0/5 – 49 Reviews
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7 Questions About Serengeti Luxury Safari Tours
Answered by
Philip Briggs
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Tanzania.› More about Philip
7 Questions About Serengeti Luxury Safari Tours
Philip Briggs
Why should I choose the Serengeti for a luxury trip?
“The Serengeti is serviced by a superb range of luxury safari accommodation options. There are world-class ‘hotels in the bush’ with all the facilities you’d expect of a five-star hotel. There are also more boutique-like permanent tented camps that combine bush chic with a close-to-nature feel. And seasonal tented camps where exclusivity rests less on the amenities than on their flexibility to relocate close to where the migration action is happening. It all depends on your priorities. The Serengeti offers top-notch wildlife viewing, superb birdlife and limitless opportunities for off-the-beaten-track exploration. The wildebeest migration is the top attraction. You need to research safari options in advance to be reasonably sure of catching it during the time of year you will be visiting. The timing of the migration varies every year, but the best chance of seeing it is during June and July. Even when the wildebeest migration is elsewhere, the Serengeti offers some of the world’s best big cat viewing. It isn’t unusual to score close-up encounters with lion, leopard and cheetah all on the same day. Buffalo, elephant, giraffe, eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle are prolific in the park. The Serengeti is also unusually good for smaller predators, such as serval, bat-eared fox and golden jackal. It is difficult to think of a more appealing destination for a first-time luxury safari holiday. The Maasai name Siringit means ‘endless plain’, which describes the sense of infinite space in the Serengeti.”
1What is included in a Serengeti luxury safari?
“A luxury package to the Serengeti will usually be all-inclusive. This means the quoted price will include transport between camps, accommodation, all meals, and guided game drives and any other activities included in the package. Many top-end lodges and camps include non-premium drinks, such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, local beer and house wine, in the room rate. Some also include laundry. This isn’t always the case, so do check. One thing that won’t be included is tips. These can really add up on a Serengeti luxury tour so ask your operator about tipping expectations and don’t forget to bring cash with you. ”
2How long do I need in the Serengeti?
“It is tempting to say, ‘the longer the better’. Some people find that three or four days on safari is all they need. But a lot depends on your personal preference and interest in wildlife. After three or four days the routine can start to feel repetitive and wildlife sightings start to look the same. Others can’t ever really get enough of being on safari. The length of time also depends on the ground you want to cover. Those traveling by road often want to include Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. My suggestion for the minimum time is seven days/six nights total between the three parks. If you have limited time, you might fly in and out directly from Arusha. In this case, I would aim for three nights at one camp or four nights split between two different ones. Another option is a longer period exploring the main Serengeti destinations (southeast plains, Seronera, Western Corridor, Mara River area), as well as Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. For this, anything from 10 nights to two weeks would be realistic. ”
3What is the difference between a drive-in or fly-in safari in the Serengeti?
“Most trips to the Serengeti include stays at Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Both destinations are easily visited en route to the Serengeti by road from Arusha, the safari capital of Northern Tanzania. But some long and bouncy drives are involved, particularly along the rutted road that connects the crater to the Serengeti. People with limited time or back problems are advised to fly between lodges and camps. That said, flights tend to add to the cost of a safari. Flights are more expensive than driving. Flying restricts you to lodges and camps offering packages that include guided game drives. By not being on the road, you also miss out on spectacular scenery unfolding before you. An excellent compromise is to structure the safari so you drive out in stages to the most remote camp or lodge, then fly back to Arusha. ”
4How does a typical day on a luxury safari in the Serengeti unfold?
“A typical day would be an early start with a quick cup of coffee and snack, then an early morning game drive. You might carry a packed breakfast to eat on the road or return to camp for a late breakfast or brunch. Lunch can be a good time to take a rest. You then set out again for an afternoon game drive at 3 PM or 4 PM. Typically, the day aims to make the most of the finest wildlife-viewing hours, the first hour or two after sunrise and the last hour or two before sunset. There are occasions when you might take a packed lunch and spend the whole day out on one long game drive. This allows you to explore further afield than the tracks in the immediate vicinity of your camp. Longer midday drives also happen as you move between camps. Either way, the day usually ends with sundowners around the campfire, a three-course bush dinner and an early night for the next day’s pre-dawn start. ”
5What type of accommodation can I expect?
“Many of the Serengeti’s most upmarket accommodations are semi-permanent tented camps whose single most compelling feature is their remote bush location and wilderness feel. These are more fairly characterized as exclusive rather than luxurious. There are also some utterly gorgeous small five-star permanent lodges scattered around the national park. In almost all cases, you can expect large units with en suite hot showers, very comfortable bedding and private verandahs looking into the bush. Also expect top-notch cuisine, service and wine. Research the facilities at your intended accommodation carefully if more modern amenities such as 24/7 electricity, wifi or swimming pools are important to you. ”
6How much will this safari cost?
“The starting rate for a Serengeti luxury safari is around US$500 to US$600 per person per day. At the top end, staying at a handful of premier luxury camps, you might be looking at an all-inclusive price of US$1,000 per person per day, possibly more. The costs of a luxury safari depend on just how luxurious and exclusive you want your safari to be. Another cost factor is the season. Camps and lodges along the wildebeest migration route tend to charge higher rates during the period when the wildebeest are scheduled to arrive. One thing is for certain, you will be staying in fabulous accommodation in one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. So whatever you pay, for many people, it’s a once in a lifetime experience and well worth it.”
7Serengeti Reviews
Brian is an award winning travel writer, author of safari books and regular contributor to magazines such as BBC Wildlife and Travel Africa.
The Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth
We’re talking about the Serengeti migration, the year-round spectacle of a million wildebeest and maybe 200,000 zebras chasing the rains on an endless journey in search of grass and water. Come in Jan-Feb to see them massed on the short...
Ariadne is a renowned African wildlife photographer whose work is featured in many well-known guidebooks and magazines.
African Splendor
The Serengeti holds a very special place in my heart. I’ve been privileged to visit this vast ecosystem many times over the last 30 years (in and out of season). I’ve traveled the highways and the byways; the busy Seronera area, the...
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The Africa of My Dreams
The Serengeti exceeded my sky-high expectations. What a marvel of nature! In two days in the Serengeti we saw about 20 lions doing all varieties of activities, 6 cheetah including one hunting and a couple of the cutest cubs imaginable, many...
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Immense expanses as far as the eye can see. In the center, many herbivores, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, gazelles, ... many predators, lion, cheetah, leopard, yennes. In the north, at the Mara River, hippos, large crocodiles, etc. If...
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The Serengeti was an absolute highlight of our trip. The vast plains, teeming with wildlife, left us in awe. We were fortunate to witness the Great Migration, which was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The diversity of animals,...
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This is my number one park. There is always a new road to take and to spot another animals as there are so many. We spotted the big 5 and so much more. From a Cheetah posing for us on a rock to going to hunt a Warthog. Unfortunatly for the...