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Tanzania Luxury Safari Tours
Tanzania is a dream luxury safari destination. One-quarter of its surface area has been set aside for conservation, and its protected areas harbor an estimated 20% of Africa’s big wildlife. The world-famous Serengeti National Park, the top attraction safari-wise, is famous for its wildebeest migration and density of lions and other carnivores. In addition to the Serengeti, Tanzania has six other Unesco World Heritage Sites, including Ngorongoro Crater (the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera), snowcapped Mt Kilimanjaro, the 30,000km²/12,000mi² Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) and the spice island of Zanzibar. It’s difficult to think of any other African country that outshines Tanzania’s natural attractions.
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Safari to Most Celebrated African Parks
$3,740 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 248 Reviews
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9-Day Luxury Tailor-Made Tanzania Wildlife Safari
$7,734 to $11,753 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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5-Day Fly in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
$3,135 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 246 Reviews
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14-Day Combine Serengeti Safari -Zanzibar Beach Holidays
$7,698 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Highlands, Central Serengeti, Tarangire NP, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Gosheni Safaris Africa
4.9/5 – 418 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Tanzania Best Luxury Safari
$2,255 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Meijo Safaris
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day The Touch to Wilderness (Luxury Package)
$3,009 to $3,039 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 147 Reviews
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7-Day Luxury Safari All-Inclusive
$2,992 to $3,966 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 358 Reviews
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10-Day Safari & Cultural Activity in Kilimanjaro Region
$3,949 to $4,010 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & 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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6-Day Majestic Tanzania - High-End
$4,050 to $5,290 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Unlimited Expeditions: The Soul of Tanzania
4.9/5 – 438 Reviews
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8-Day African Luxury Lodge Safari - Tanzania (Wps29)
$3,486 to $4,433 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Wild Pride Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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7-Day Serengeti and Zanzibar White Sand Beaches Luxury
$3,262 to $3,410 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Western Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 158 Reviews
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5-Day Magnificent Serengeti - Pure Luxury- All Inclusive
$3,453 to $3,996 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Moshi (Start), Arusha (City), Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Moshi (End)
Kojuu Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 36 Reviews
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7-Day Magical Zanzibar & Great Serengeti Safari
$2,862 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Msangai Adventure Safaris
5.0/5 – 68 Reviews
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5-Day Unforgettable Luxury Safari in Tanzania Wilderness
$2,442 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Habitat Adventures Travel
5.0/5 – 37 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Trip, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara
$1,463 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Full Package Adventures
5.0/5 – 62 Reviews
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5-Day Luxury Tour, Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$2,895 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Savannah Explorers
5.0/5 – 484 Reviews
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7-Day Luxury Week in Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar
$6,177 to $6,600 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Orege Safari & Tours
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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5-Day Savannah Explorer (Serengeti Migration + Big Cats)
$2,815 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Professional Safaris
5.0/5 – 55 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Fly from Dar Es Salaamto to Serengeti NP
$2,310 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Dar es Salaam Airport (End)
Sercar Serengeti Wildlife Excursion Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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5-Day A Taste of Tanzani Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Manyara
$2,750 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Benson Safaris Tanzania
4.8/5 – 217 Reviews
6 Questions About Tanzania 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
6 Questions About Tanzania Luxury Safari Tours
Why should I choose Tanzania for a luxury trip?
“Tanzania has three of Africa’s most attractive safari circuits, the Northern, Southern and Western circuits. These offer some of the finest wildlife viewing anywhere in Africa, as well as a scattering of world-class exclusive and upmarket camps and lodges, making it ideal for a luxury safari. The Southern and Western circuits are best suited to fly-in upmarket safaris, with the Western circuit in particular ranking among the most exclusive and costly in Africa. The focus of the Southern safari circuit is the huge Nyerere National Park, but it also incorporates Ruaha, Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountains National Parks. With its high temperatures and more dispersed wildlife, the south is better suited to repeat safari-goers. More off the beaten track still is the Western safari circuit, which offers the dry savannah country of Katavi National Park and the lush forests of Mahale Mountains and Gombe National Parks. At Mahale and Gombe, hikers can track habituated chimp communities on the shore of Lake Tanganyika. The best-known Northern safari circuit, with its temperate weather, offers the perfect introduction to the continent’s scenery and wildlife in one compact, well-equipped circuit. It incorporates Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, as well as Arusha, Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. The north is easily covered by road and has accommodation to suit most mid-range and upwards budgets.”
1What is included in a Tanzania luxury safari?
“Almost everything. A Tanzania luxury tour will usually include domestic flights and road transport, as well as game drives, other activities and the associated guides and park fees. Accommodation on a full-board basis is usually included too. Some luxury lodges and exclusive camps also include laundry and non-premium drinks (i.e. tea, coffee, soft drinks, local beer and house wine). Check this in advance. Aside from souvenirs and other personal purchases, the most obvious exclusion from most trip quotes is tips. These can add up quickly in Tanzania as tipping is widely practiced, so carry enough cash to cover it.”
2Do all luxury safaris in Tanzania include the Serengeti?
“No. Travel logistics mean most safari packages to Tanzania, luxury or otherwise, concentrate on just one of the three different safari circuits. The Serengeti is almost invariably the key destination of any Northern circuit safari package. Northern circuit packages also usually include the Ngorongoro Crater and some, or all, of Arusha, Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. Trips to Tanzania’s Southern and Western safari circuits seldom include the Serengeti.”
3Can you describe a typical day on a luxury trip in Tanzania?
“The typical routine is to get up before sunrise, grab a quick cup of coffee or tea, then head out on an early morning game drive. Most lodges and camps in Tanzania offer clients the choice of carrying a packed breakfast on their game drive or returning to camp for a late breakfast or brunch. The middle hours of the day are usually very hot. You might catch a quick power nap in your room or chill out at the swimming pool (assuming that your lodge has one). Afternoon game drives start at 3 PM or 4 PM. For those with the stamina, an alternative is to pack lunch and explore farther afield on a full-day game drive. Either way, the day usually ends with sundowners around the campfire and a three-course bush dinner. Then it’s an early night to ready you for the next day’s pre-dawn start. The safari day is designed to make the most of the first two and last two hours of daylight. These are the cooler times of the day in the warmer parts of the country. These times also provide the best chance of seeing lions and other predators in action and have the best light for photography.”
4What type of accommodation can I expect?
“There are three broad categories of luxury safari accommodation in Tanzania. The best represented category comprises large wildlife lodges (say, 40-plus rooms). These typically rank highly in terms of conventional hotel-style amenities, but they also tend to feel somewhat removed from the surrounding bush. At the other extreme are exclusive permanent or semi-permanent tented camps. These consist of canvas units that usually come with en suite hot showers, comfortable bedding and private verandahs. They also offer high-quality cuisine, service and wine. Falling in between these two categories are small, exclusive five-star permanent lodges that might be described as the safari equivalent of boutique hotels. Where possible, look for a luxury safari package that offers a mix of accommodation types, as each has its advantages. For instance, an upmarket tented camp is almost certainly the most hands-on way to experience the African wilderness. However, after a few nights, the superior amenities of a larger lodge might come as a welcome break. If facilities such as 24-hour electricity, wifi or swimming pools are important to you, then be sure to research and choose your accommodation carefully.”
5How much will this safari cost?
“The costs of a Tanzania luxury safari are highly variable. Bank on an all-inclusive price of at least US$500 to US$600 per person per day. It will cost a lot more – upwards of US$1,000 per person per day – if you stay in small top-of-the-range luxury camps. What you pay depends on just how luxurious and exclusive you want your holiday to be. Other cost factors are the parks you include in your itinerary, and whether you travel in high, low or mid-season.”
6Tanzania Reviews
Brian is an award winning travel writer, author of safari books and regular contributor to magazines such as BBC Wildlife and Travel Africa.
Wilderness unlimited
Tanzania may be one of the world’s poorest countries but its national parks and game reserves are the crown jewels of Africa. First among equals is the Serengeti, probably the most famous wildlife refuge on the planet, a wilderness the...
Sue is an award-winning writer who specializes in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet.
The perfect safari destination
With almost a quarter of this vast country dedicated to wildlife reserves and national parks, Tanzania is justifiably regarded as Africa’s premier safari destination. It’s one of my favourite countries, not just for the bush, beaches...
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...
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!
This was my first time in Tanzania so I didn’t know what to expect, but I was amazed by the beauty of the Serengeti and by the amount of wildlife I got to see ! They were right there, next to the car, so close I could almost touch them! I...