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10-Day Tanzania Safari Tours
There are many parks and reserves, all offering a slightly different experience, so you have lots of choice when deciding on a Tanzanian 10-day safari itinerary. Tanzania is one of Africa’s finest safari destinations. Wherever you go, though, you’ll see a lot of wildlife. The Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania is the country’s most famous park, and it’s where millions of hoofed animals migrate in the annual wildebeest migration. The southern parks are less iconic, but they offer an altogether wilder experience and a chance to see endangered wild dog. Primate-lovers should go chimp trekking in Mahale Mountains National Park or Gombe National Park on the shore of one of the most beautiful Rift Valley lakes, Lake Tanganyika.
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Tour
$3,740 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 306 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Unforgettable Safari in Tanzania
$3,890 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Lake Natron, Karatu District, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Savannah Explorers
5.0/5 – 485 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Safari (Including Serengeti) & Zanzibar Extension
$3,760 to $4,800 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Unlimited Expeditions: The Soul of Tanzania
4.9/5 – 438 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Safari & Cultural Activity in Kilimanjaro Region
$3,949 to $4,010 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 1018 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Great Migration, Culture & Acidic Lakes Safari
$3,575 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Natron, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Materuni (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 246 Reviews
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10-Day Exclusive Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar
$3,126 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Tanzania Wildheart Adventures
5.0/5 – 14 Reviews
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Best Seller
10-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari
$5,290 to $7,380 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Spirit of Kenya
4.9/5 – 483 Reviews
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10-Day Camping Safari; Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar
$2,649 to $2,809 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
FIF (T) Tours and Travel
4.8/5 – 18 Reviews
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10-Day Classic Safari to Tanzania's Northern Circuit
$3,755 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.9/5 – 130 Reviews
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10-Day Kilimanjaro Adventure;Safari &Culture
$4,344 to $4,411 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi (End)
Berngo Safaris
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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10-Day Beach Holiday & Safari in Tanzania Mid-Range Tour
$2,967 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (Beach), Abeid Amani Karume Airport (End)
Brilliant Adventures and Safaris
5.0/5 – 54 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar Beach Adventure
$2,853 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Moshi (Start), Karatu District, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar), Arusha (End)
Serengeti Smile
5.0/5 – 209 Reviews
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10-Day Nothern Circuit Kila Kitu
$3,960 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Lake Natron, Ngorongoro Highlands, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Arusha (End)
Ace Tanzania Tours
5.0/5 – 4 Reviews
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10-Day 9 Nights to Southern Tanzania National Parks
$4,950 to $5,170 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Dar es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Udzungwa Mountains, Ruaha NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 122 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Kila Kitu Safari
$4,591 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Lake Natron, Ngorongoro Highlands, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Arusha (End)
Shadows of Africa
5.0/5 – 131 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Ultimate Safari Explorer Budget
$2,998 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti), Ngorongoro Crater, Kikuletwa Hot Springs (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Shemeji Safari Tanzania
4.8/5 – 282 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Northern Circuit Private Camping Safari
$2,530 to $2,699 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Empakaai Crater (Ngorongoro Highlands), Lake Eyasi, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 474 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Predators Tanzania Safari - Luxury Package
$6,628 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Arusha (End)
Gosheni Safaris Africa
4.9/5 – 418 Reviews
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Best Seller
10-Day Comfort Wildlife and Zanzibar Beach Safari
$2,593 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Full Package Adventures
5.0/5 – 61 Reviews
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10-Day Amazing Beach Holidays with Combination of Safari
$2,365 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Zanzibar Airport (Start), Zanzibar (Beach), Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Professional Safaris
5.0/5 – 55 Reviews
5 Questions About 10-Day Tanzania Safaris
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert. She and her husband write and update many Bradt guides together, including the ‘Tanzania’ guide. She first visited Tanzania 25 years ago, and returns to visit the parks and reserves at least every three to four years. She has led several group safaris in Tanzania.› More about Ariadne
5 Questions About 10-Day Tanzania Safaris
Is 10 days a good length of time for a safari in Tanzania?
“Ten days is a great length of time for a safari in Tanzania. When it comes to safaris generally, longer is always better. It takes a few days to get into a safari rhythm, and to fully tune into nature and the animal world. Early mornings are for going into the bush, then it’s back to camp for brunch or lunch, and then out again in the late afternoon. The longer you spend out in the bush and the more you learn, the more you realize how much you still have to see and experience. If you lead a fast-paced life at home, you’ll need time to slow down to fully appreciate the wonders of the bush. Therefore, it is important not to cram too much into a safari. Rather, spend more time at fewer destinations, which saves on traveling time and allows more valuable time for wildlife viewing, or just absorbing the bush vibe. On a 10-day safari, you’ll be able to spend some time in the lodges. These are often in wonderful locations, and either have a stunning view, or overlook a waterhole where thirsty animals come to drink. Lastly, on a 10-day safari, you’ll be able to get away from the busier places that tend to dominate shorter holidays for logistical reasons.”
1What can I fit in during a 10-day safari in Tanzania?
“What you can fit in during a 10-day tour in Tanzania depends on whether you opt for a road or fly-in safari. For logistical reasons, you need to choose one of two safari circuits when on a road safari. The Northern safari circuit, centered on the Serengeti, is most popular. You’ll most likely visit the Ngorongoro Crater en route, and could add in a visit to Lake Manyara and/or Tarangire National Parks. A side trip to remote Lake Natron with its flocks of flamingo is highly recommended too. An altogether different experience is offered in the Southern safari circuit. Game drives are still the main activity, but there are other options too. The vast Nyerere National Park is great for boating safaris on the Rufiji River. Ruaha NP offers exciting walking safaris in baobab-studded landscapes. The very remote Western circuit is best visited on a fly-in safari. Katavi National Park is without a doubt Tanzania’s best-kept secret: hippo, elephant, buffalo and lion are abundant, but you might not even see another vehicle while on a game drive. Katavi is often paired with Mahale Mountains. Mahale offers chimp trekking in pristine forest, and relaxation on the shore of Lake Tanganyika as it laps the shoreline of the Rift Valley. The advantage of a fly-in safari is that you can mix and match from the three safari circuits. You can, for instance, combine a visit to the Serengeti and its wildebeest migration with something different, such as chimp trekking in Mahale Mountains.”
2What kind of accommodation can I expect?
“You’ll be spoiled for accommodation options on your safari in Tanzania. The safari lodges and camps on a Tanzanian safari fall into three broad categories: from budget to mid-range to luxury. Not all luxury is the same though. Some lodges just surpass any normal classification: the sky is the limit. The cheapest lodges are usually outside the parks and reserves. They tend to be more than adequate in terms of comfort and facilities, but you’ll miss out on some of the safari experience when sleeping outside the parks. One level up is the mid-range accommodation found both inside and outside the parks and reserves. These are often larger no-frills hotels, not necessarily offering much bush ambience, but comfortable and often in good locations. Some mid-range options are simple tented camps that offer a close-to-nature experience. Top of the range are the luxury lodges. More often than not, these are exclusive ecocamps with limited bed capacity. The service and food are always superb, and if you’re flying in, they’ll provide guided activities of the highest standard as well. For a true bush experience, you can also book a camping trip. This option is very budget-friendly, and you might stay at some of the best locations in the parks. The campsites are usually in areas with a lot of animal traffic, and more often than not with great views too. Imagine falling asleep with the sounds of the bush all around you.”
3Which animals can I expect to see?
“You’ll be able to see a wealth of wildlife on a 10-day safari in Tanzania. For sheer numbers you can’t go wrong in the Serengeti–Ngorongoro area. Whether you time your trip for the annual wildebeest migration or not, you’ve got a very good chance of seeing the Big Five here. Buffalo, elephant and lion are all over, and so is leopard, though due to its secretive nature, sightings are hit-and-miss. Rhino is quite rare in Tanzania, but you’ve got a more than fair chance to see one in the Ngorongoro Crater and Mkomazi National Park. Animal densities are slightly smaller in the southern parks and reserves, such as Ruaha and Nyerere, but you’ll see more variety here. Some unusual species to look out for include roan and the most magnificent of all antelope, the greater kudu. Even more exciting is the presence of wild dog. This area is one of the last strongholds of these endangered creatures in East Africa. Katavi National Park, in the remote west, has a good lion population, and the masses of hippo in the dried-up streams are a sight to behold. And did you know that the best chimp trekking in Africa is offered in the remote Gombe and Mahale Mountains? This can easily be incorporated into a 10-day safari itinerary in Tanzania.”
4How much will this safari cost?
“It is difficult to put a price on a 10-day safari in Tanzania. Many factors determine the cost. A budget 10-day safari costs between US$2,000 and US$2,500 per person. Mid-range tours range between US$2,500 and US$4,500 per person, while luxury tours start at about US$4,000 per person. If you are traveling alone or as a couple, you could save some money by booking a shared tour as opposed to a private safari. A big variable on tours is the accommodation level. Camping packages are usually the most budget-friendly. If you don’t like camping, you can opt for budget accommodation outside the parks. However, mid-range lodges are often in better locations inside the parks. They can be no-frills and lacking in ambience, but they are usually very comfortable. Top of the range are the luxury tented camps and designer ecolodges. These high-end accommodation options are usually booked on fly-in tours, which are pricier than road safaris. Lastly, there are advantages to traveling in the low season, often called the Emerald season. You might be able to get good deals while avoiding the crowds of the high season. Some parks, such as Katavi, are out-of-bounds during the rains, but the Serengeti is lovely at this time. Rain rarely interferes with the safari, the scenery is lush, and the birding is fantastic.”
5Tanzania Reviews
Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
Endless Space
While Kenya may be the African destination most synonymous with safaris, Tanzania – its larger neighbour – boasts Africa’s single most famous park, and arguably offers even more than Kenya in terms of variety and quantity of wildlife....
Lucy is travel writer for a range of publications, including Lonely Planet's guides to Africa, Southern Africa and South Africa.
Big name parks for big game viewing
With the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro positioned within Tanzania's borders, this is a safari destination par excellence. Big Five encounters are common and vistas are far-reaching, with mountains and gorges adding interest to the flat...
Unforgettable Experience
I had an amazing safari adventure with Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris, exploring Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, and Tarangire National Parks. The knowledgeable guides made each stop unforgettable, from the vast plains of Ngorongoro...
Amazing!
Absolutely loved my day safari at Mikumi Park! It was a one-day trip from Dar es Salaam, and it exceeded all expectations. Huge thanks to the agency for their flexibility and accommodating all our special requests, like starting the tour at...
Unforgettable!
Our safari was great. At the airport, after resolving a few small problems, we were picked up by the driver and taken to Arusha to a good hotel to spend the night and agree on the Safari that would start the next day. We had booked the...
Beautiful Country
My daughter and I did a 3 day fly in fly out from Zanzibar. You get the island experience in Zanzibar with beautiful beaches and Stonetown. When you hit the Serengeti it is such a special place, the Crater is another totally different...