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Tanzania Private Safari Tours
There is a lot to consider when booking a Tanzanian private safari. When deciding on your safari, some of the choices and terminology might be unfamiliar and slightly confusing. First of all, you have the choice between a group or a private safari. Private safaris are very popular in Tanzania. There are, however, two types of private safari; a road safari and a fly-in safari. On a private road safari, your party will be privately guided by one guide throughout your holiday. Your party could be you alone, a couple, a family or a group of friends. On a private fly-in safari, your party will fly from destination to destination. Guided game drives are then conducted by the lodges, and you will probably share game drives with other guests staying at the lodge.
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Best Seller
5-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari Tour
$3,905 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Wayfairer Travel
5.0/5 – 101 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Luxury Adventure
$1,950 to $2,140 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Savannah Explorers Ltd
4.9/5 – 312 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Touch of Wilderness - Luxury
$1,990 to $2,290 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 272 Reviews
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Best Seller
4-Day Northern Parks Lodge Comfort
$1,545 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Shemeji Safari Tanzania
5.0/5 – 241 Reviews
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3-Day / 2 Nights Serengeti/ Ngorongoro CA Private Safari
$1,250 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.3/5 – 78 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Safari & Zanzibar Beach
$1,795 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Mama Savana Safaris
5.0/5 – 120 Reviews
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12-Day Tanzania's Wild West
$14,157 to $18,997 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar es Salaam (Start), Ruaha NP, Katavi NP, Mahale Mountains NP (Chimps), Dar es Salaam Airport (End)
Timbuktu
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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4-Day Boat, Game Drive and Walking Safari in Nyerere
$900 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
RajaTours Tanzania
4.8/5 – 73 Reviews
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6-Day The Touch to Wilderness
$2,095 to $2,200 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 49 Reviews
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7-Day The Big Five Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari
$2,400 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Cross to Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 44 Reviews
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5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Galore Safari
$1,650 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Safari360
5.0/5 – 34 Reviews
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8-Day Luxury Safari and Beach Holiday
$3,660 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Resort
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 152 Reviews
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3-Day Nyerere NP Walking, Boat Tour + Village Tour
$580 to $620 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Smile with us tours in Africa
5.0/5 – 91 Reviews
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4-Day Tanzania Safari Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro
$2,060 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
African Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 3 Reviews
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4-Day Mikumi and Nyerere National Park
$1,600 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Double G Safaris
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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5-Day Combined Selous Reserve - Mikumi National Park
$780 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Maasai Village (Cultural Village), Dar Es Salaam (End)
Selous Ngalawa Camp
4.8/5 – 42 Reviews
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8-Day Wildebeest Calving Safari (Best from Dec - April)
$2,190 to $2,290 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Moshi (Start), Kilimanjaro Airport, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti), Southern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Moshi (End)
African Finfoot Safaris
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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3-Day Safari, Bushmen & Maasai Hunting
$750 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Psalms Adventures
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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5-Day Drive & Fly Back Safari Serengeti - (325)
$2,080 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & BungalowYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti, Arusha (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.9/5 – 33 Reviews
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7-Day African's Big 5 (Budget)
$1,550 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 94 Reviews
5 Questions About Tanzania Private 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.
5 Questions About Tanzania Private Safaris

What are the pros and cons of a private safari in Tanzania?
“When deciding on a private safari in Tanzania, it’s good to weigh up the pros and cons to see what’s right for you. A private safari is generally more flexible than a group safari. You don’t have to fit around group dates, and a private safari can be tailor-made according to your interests and preferences. This means, for example, that there will be some flexibility on game-drive times as you can discuss the program with your guide as you go along. If the very early mornings aren’t your thing, you can leave a bit later. The guide only has to cater to your party’s interests, without having to consider other travelers. Another advantage of a private safari is that you can book into very small, intimate Tanzanian bush lodges. These special venues have limited rooms and don’t always cater to tour groups. On the other hand, if you’re very sociable or a single traveler, you might enjoy being part of a group. Many people make lifelong friends on group tours. Of course, there is the price difference to consider as well (see question 2, below).”
1Is a private safari more expensive than a group safari in Tanzania?
“A private safari is generally more expensive than a group safari in Tanzania. This makes sense as some of the costs of a group safari are shared. In Tanzania, however, these shared costs (vehicle and driver-guide) are relatively small compared to other individual costs, such as park fees and accommodation. So, the price difference isn’t always as great as you might expect. The price difference also depends on the size of your party. If you’re a single traveler, it will be a lot more expensive to book a private safari as opposed to a group safari, but that difference decreases as your party gets bigger. For a family of five, the price difference will probably be marginal. In any case, group tours in Tanzania are usually limited to a relatively small size. This is mainly because bus tours are not suitable for Tanzanian safaris, and groups are usually split up in six- to eight-seater vehicles. ”
2Will our guide have meals with us on a private safari?
“Whether your guide will have meals with you on your private safari is dependent on the directives of the tour operator and your own preferences. Dinners are an important part of a safari. Aside from the pleasures of sampling the local dishes, it is a time we can reflect on the day’s activities. When on a road safari in Tanzania, your guide will be your companion throughout the trip. On a group safari, your guide will usually eat with you. This is less clear-cut on private safaris and it depends hugely on the directions of the operator. Most visitors love to use the meal times to get to know their guide better, learn about his/her culture and views on life. However, if you’re traveling as a couple, newlywed or not, or even as a family, this might not be what you had in mind when you booked the safari. Therefore, it is advisable to make the operator aware of your preferences on this matter before commencing the trip. ”
3Is a private safari recommended for families in Tanzania?
“Yes, I do recommend a private safari for families in Tanzania. Private safaris are very popular because of the way safaris are conducted in Tanzania and the limitation of the vehicle sizes in the parks and reserves. Some people might prefer to book a group tour, either because of their sociable nature or to save some money. However, for family groups, a private tour is particularly recommended. If the family group consists of four or more members, the price difference between a private tour or joining a group tour shouldn’t be very big anyway. The flexibility of a private tour works well for families with younger children, who might, for example, want to avoid very long game drives. It is generally more relaxing to know your kids can’t intrude with the other guests’ safari, and the guide can indulge their needs.”
4Is a private safari recommended for bird-watchers in Tanzania?
“If you are a dedicated bird-watcher wanting to book a tour to Tanzania, you should consider joining a specialized birding tour or booking a private tour. Bird-watchers should avoid booking general-interest group safari. Most visitors are mainly interested in big safari animals, and although they love seeing a few colorful birds, they won’t enjoy putting much effort and time into identifying less-glamorous species. Bird-watchers and non-bird-watchers quickly become frustrated with each other when put together on tours, which places the guide in the impossible position of trying to please everybody. There are birding tours catering to avid birders. These tours are usually led by an ornithologist or professional birder who will make sure you use every opportunity to find a lot of the species. Birding tours are particularly designed to take in all the best birding places. These packages only make sense for very serious birders, and they tend to come at an added price. Many casual birders’ needs can also be met on a private safari. If you discuss your interest with the operator, they can select an appropriate guide for you, and suggest an itinerary to suit your birding interest.”
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