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Tanzania Shared Group Safaris
When going on a Tanzania safari, you can either join a group tour or book a private safari. Being part of a group can be a lot of fun, especially when you’re a single traveler. Groups can be small (up to six people) or larger. Even large groups are often split up in smaller groups occupying a maximum of six to eight people per vehicle. Every vehicle will have a knowledgeable driver-guide. If the group is split up, a head guide or tour leader might move between vehicles throughout the trip. You’ll have game drives together and all meals are shared. Single travelers might have an opportunity to share accommodation to avoid the single supplement.
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3-Day Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Midrange
$1,045 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Tented Camp & Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Kilipath African Safari
4.8/5 – 42 Reviews
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4-Day Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar
$1,573 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Tented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Enjoy Rejoice Adventures
4.7/5 – 15 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Unique Tour in Tanzania
$968 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Good One Tours
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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4-Day Explore Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
$803 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Luxury Safaris
4.9/5 – 89 Reviews
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5-Day Group Tour Tarangire Manyara Serengeti Ngorongoro
$1,111 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 304 Reviews
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9-Day Tanzania Mid Range Safari
$2,833 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha NP, Arusha (End)
Mirisho Expedition Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Mid Range Group Tour
$1,650 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Suricata Safaris
5.0/5 – 1937 Reviews
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5-Day Essence of Serengeti - Mid-Range - Private Tour
$1,843 to $1,902 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Tented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Kojuu Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 36 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day The Serengeti Trail - Luxury Lodge Tour
$2,970 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Benson Safaris Tanzania
4.8/5 – 217 Reviews
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5-Day Tanzania Parks Budget Tour Safari
$1,993 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
SED Adventures Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 30 Reviews
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6-Day Migration Safari Serengeti-Ngorongoro-Tarangire NP
$2,640 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Dodo Group Tanzania
4.8/5 – 22 Reviews
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4-Day Tanzania Camping Safari - Top Notch Service
$1,485 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping & Lodge
You Visit: Moshi (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Moshi (End)
Kilimanjaro Heroes Adventures
5.0/5 – 26 Reviews
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3-Day Budget Safari Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
$961 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)Camping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Shavi Tours
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Safari to Mikumi from Zanzibar
$578 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Wild Hello Tanzania Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 208 Reviews
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4-Day Awesome Serengeti, Ngorongoro, & Balloon Safari
$2,189 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Amshar Serengeti Adventures
5.0/5 – 66 Reviews
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5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Camping Marvel
$1,111 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping & Hotel
You Visit: Moshi (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Moshi (End)
Spirit of Kilimanjaro and Safari
5.0/5 – 42 Reviews
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7-Day Tanganyika Wilderness Serengeti Big 5 Safari
$3,608 to $3,626 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Habitat Adventures Travel
5.0/5 – 37 Reviews
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4-Day Tanzania Safari Budget Tour
$769 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Ngekewa Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 41 Reviews
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3-Day / 2 Nights Lodge Mikumi National Park Safari
$528 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar es Salaam Beaches, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.1/5 – 85 Reviews
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12-Day Migration and Mountains
$8,208 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesTanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping & Lodge
You Visit: Dar es Salaam (Start), Udzungwa Mountains, Dodoma (City), Karatu (Town), Ndutu (Southern Serengeti), Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Pictus Safaris
4.3/5 – 6 Reviews
5 Questions About Tanzania Group 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 Tanzania Group Safaris
What are the pros and cons of a group safari in Tanzania?
“When deciding whether to go on a group safari in Tanzania, it’s good to be aware of the pros and cons before making your choice. The main consideration is arguably one of budget. If you are a single traveler or part of a couple, joining a group will be cheaper than booking a private safari. Some of the costs on safari are shared, for example the guide fees and the vehicle. An operator might also decide on a smaller profit margin per person when putting together group tours. Many people enjoy the social element of a group tour, especially if the alternative is traveling alone. Some group tours come with a tour leader as well as a local guide. Their task is to make sure everything runs smoothly, and that all your needs are looked after. In some cases, the tour leader might bring their own expertise to the safari, such as photography or bird watching. This adds value for those who share that interest. The main negative of a Tanzanian group safari is that you’ll have to fit around set dates, and that you won’t have any flexibility in the program.”
1What is the maximum group size recommended for a safari?
“The ideal group size is one that fits into one vehicle, so six to eight people. Having said that, a tour consisting of two or three vehicles (up to 18 people) should be fine as well. Independent of group size, most safari packages in Tanzania are conducted in 4x4 vehicles with a pop-up roof. The terrain doesn’t really allow for larger vehicles. These vehicles typically take up to six guests in three rows. At a push they sometimes take an extra guest in the front seat. Customized stretch vehicles have an extra row and can take up to eight people. Larger group sizes are usually split up over more vehicles. With these seating arrangements, everybody gets a window seat. There are advantages of joining a small group tour. The logistics at check-in and check-out are less chaotic, and less time is spent getting everybody together at various stops or briefings. A smaller group size allows the operator to choose smaller lodgings, which have a different feel to big hotels. The group tours described above differ from one other type of tour conducted in big converted overland trucks. These mostly aim for young clients on a tight budget. Participants might have camp duties, and camping tends to be very basic.”
2Are there specialized group safaris for bird-watchers and photographers?
“Aside from general group safaris, specialized tours are also on offer, the most popular aimed at bird-watchers and photographers. For people with a particular interest, a targeted tour is an excellent option. Such tours often have expert leaders sharing their experience. Bird-watching tours will usually be led by an ornithologist with experience in local conditions, while photography tours might enjoy the expertise of a professional photographer. The choice of destinations, the duration of each stay, as well as the best time to be out and about will be designed with these interests in mind. Even professional photographers and very good birders benefit from these tours. Aside from the local expertise of the tour leaders, most individuals delight in sharing a tour with like-minded people. Such a group can be highly productive in helping you achieve your goals, whether it is ticking off a long list of birds or taking amazing photographs.”
3Is there a minimum age for a group safari in Tanzania?
“Some group tours do have a minimum age. The main reason is that children might become a burden on the group. Not all travelers are child-friendly, and having young children in the group might create friction. It might also be that age restrictions apply to some of the lodges you’ll stay at, or to the activities you’ll undertake. That said, if your children have successfully been on safari before and you know they will do well in the group environment, there is no reason not to take them on a group safari, age limitations permitting. However, if you intend to take small children on a first safari, it might be better to book a private tour, which will give you more flexibility to cater to their needs. A safari can be a wonderfully enriching experience for children, but as their attention span is relatively short, a Tanzanian group safari might just be too demanding for them.”
4How full will the safari vehicles be on a group safari?
“How full the safari vehicle will be will depend on your operator and you should check this prior to booking. The group size of a safari is important, but even more important is the number of people in a vehicle when on a game drive. And most important for the best wildlife viewing is that all guests have a window seat on a game drive. There are two types of group safari, a road safari or a fly-in safari. If you travel by road, your vehicle for the trip is also your game-drive vehicle. These are usually pop-up-roof 4x4 vehicles, and they can usually seat six or eight people in three or four rows (which means that everybody gets a window seat). The operators will usually try to fill the vehicle, but if they don’t have enough bookings, they might still run the tour with a vehicle at half capacity. This will then give you a lot of extra space. If you book a fly-in tour, your group will be flown around from park to park where you’ll probably be picked up in open-sided 4x4 vehicles. These vehicles usually take up to 10 passengers (three rows of three people and the front seat). That means that not everybody will have a side seat when at full capacity. The lodges use their discretion in how to fill up the game-drive vehicles, and your party or group might have to share a vehicle with other guests. However, chances are that they will allocate a vehicle for your group. So you might be sharing the 10-seater with only six or eight people. Many top lodges will not fill up their vehicles to full capacity, but try to give everybody a side seat (two people per row). It is a good idea to clarify these arrangements before booking a tour.”
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Philip is an acclaimed travel writer and author of many guidebooks, including the Bradt guides to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa.
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East African Landscapes at Their Best With the Enticing Additions of a Kilimanjaro Climb or Zanzibar Beach
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Unforgettable!
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Beautiful Country
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Absolute beauty and sheer diversity!
We had six days in Serengeti and Ngorongoro protected areas and we absolutely loved it! Ndutu region was marvellous with lots of game sightings and more intimate experiences with nature. Here, sighting a caracal, a family of five bat-eared...
A dream come true!
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