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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
$4,330 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 – 75 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Luxury Safari Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
$3,035 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 332 Reviews
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7-Day Safari (Including Serengeti) & Zanzibar Extension
$2,095 to $2,245 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Unlimited Expeditions - The Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 226 Reviews
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3-Day Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP
$940 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Taste Of Afrika Safaris
4.8/5 – 61 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Luxury Adventure
$2,080 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Savannah Explorers Ltd
4.9/5 – 290 Reviews
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5-Day Comfort Safari Experience
$1,665 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 42 Reviews
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5-Day Explore Tanzania Safari Year End Promotion
$2,095 to $2,159 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Gosheni Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 140 Reviews
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5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Galore Safari
$1,400 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Safari360
5.0/5 – 33 Reviews
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4-Day Boat, Game Drive and Walking Safari in Selous
$850 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
RajaTours Tanzania
4.7/5 – 69 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Northern Parks Lodge Comfort
$1,605 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Shemeji Safari Tanzania
4.7/5 – 224 Reviews
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7-Day Premium Luxury Safari to Northern Famous Circuit
$3,128 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Mazingira
4.9/5 – 14 Reviews
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4-Day Camping Safari Including Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$1,050 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Arusha (End)
Afrishare Trekking & Safaris
4.7/5 – 170 Reviews
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10-Day Tanzania Safari
$18,834 to $20,340 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Ker & Downey Africa
5.0/5 – 87 Reviews
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5-Day Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro & Manyara Safari
$1,450 to $1,600 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Migration Venture Africa Ltd
5.0/5 – 167 Reviews
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6-Day Ndutu South Serengeti Migration Safari
$2,881 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Southern Serengeti, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 28 Reviews
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6-Day Camping Northern Circuit Safari
$1,600 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Moshi (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (City), Moshi (End)
Kwesa Tours
5.0/5 – 85 Reviews
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3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Wonderland -Mid Range
$860 to $880 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Moorland Safaris
4.9/5 – 39 Reviews
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3-Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Luxury Tour
$870 to $1,300 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Maasai Village (Cultural Village), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Vimat Safaris
5.0/5 – 28 Reviews
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3-Day Custom Made Safari- Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$1,500 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Highlands, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Africa Endless Cruising Co. Ltd
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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Best Seller
8-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania - Mid-Range
$3,070 to $4,050 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Spirit of Kenya
4.9/5 – 272 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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