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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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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Majestic Tanzania - Luxury
$3,110 to $4,300 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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Best Seller
12-Day Premium Luxury Safari&Beach Holidays All Inclusive
$4,983 to $6,188 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (Beach), Nungwi (Zanzibar), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 1018 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Great Migration Safari
$3,135 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 246 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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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Mid Range Tour to Serengeti Wildebeest Migration
$2,310 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 305 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Luxury Tailor-Made Tanzania Wildlife Safari
$7,681 to $11,674 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 Serengeti River Crossing Luxury Safari(July /Sept)
$3,658 to $3,685 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Gamedrive Travel Africa Safari Agency
5.0/5 – 271 Reviews
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10-Day Best of Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beaches
$2,519 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
See Endless Adventures Tanzania
5.0/5 – 27 Reviews
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Best Seller
11-Day Incredible Safari & Beach Holiday
$3,289 to $3,597 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Nungwi (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 358 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
10-Day Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Zanzibar & Others
$4,230 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Savannah Explorers
5.0/5 – 484 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Best of the Wild Luxury Safari
$3,522 to $3,553 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 147 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Highlights
$1,300 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourTented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Shemeji Safari Tanzania
4.8/5 – 282 Reviews
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11-Day Mid Luxury - Beach Holiday and Safari in Tanzania
$3,891 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (Beach), Abeid Amani Karume Airport (End)
Brilliant Adventures and Safaris
5.0/5 – 53 Reviews
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8-Day 7 Nights Wonderful Serengeti & the Northern Parks
$2,450 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha Airport (End)
Serengeti Green Tanzania
4.9/5 – 26 Reviews
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10-Day Exclusive Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar
$3,126 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You 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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8-Day Beach & Safari Trip Zanzibar & Serengeti
$3,092 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Zanzibar (Beach), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.9/5 – 129 Reviews
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10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
$2,698 to $3,414 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Wild Pride Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari
$2,209 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha NP, Arusha (End)
Amshar Serengeti Adventures
5.0/5 – 66 Reviews
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7-Day Grand Migration Tanzania Safari
$2,475 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Natron, Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Safari360
4.9/5 – 104 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.› More about Ariadne
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?
“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 trip?
“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 trip 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.”
5Tanzania Reviews
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...
Anthony is a photographer and writer for travel magazines and Lonely Planet, including the guides to Kenya and Botswana & Namibia.
Tanzania: The Great Abundance
Tanzania belongs among the elite of African safari destinations, and its northern safari circuit in particular is one of the best places on the planet to see wildlife. The northern parks are rich in everything there is to love about Africa...
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...