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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
4-Day Touch of Wilderness - High-End
$2,510 to $3,300 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Unlimited Expeditions: The Soul of Tanzania
4.9/5 – 440 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Beach to Bush, Fly in, Fly out Luxury Safari
$2,750 to $2,860 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Zanzibar (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 474 Reviews
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7-Day Ultimate Tanzania Luxury Safari
$3,306 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Mystery Adventures
4.8/5 – 23 Reviews
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4-Day Premium Extra Luxury Safari in Tanzania
$3,355 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Meijo Safaris
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Luxury Tailor-Made Tanzania Wildlife Safari
$7,784 to $11,831 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & 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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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Serengeti Fly in, Fly out Safari Luxury Safari
$2,475 to $2,640 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Zanzibar (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 246 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Travel Africa Premium Luxury Safari Tanzania
$2,860 to $3,460 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Gamedrive Travel Africa Safari Agency
5.0/5 – 284 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Luxury Safari All-Inclusive
$2,992 to $3,966 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 359 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Fly in Tour to Serengeti and Ngorongoro
$2,512 to $2,981 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Arusha (End)
EATL Tour Company
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Luxury Serengeti+Ngorongoro+Manyara+Tarangire
$4,206 to $4,666 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha Airport (End)
Zanzi Trekking and Safaris
4.9/5 – 15 Reviews
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5-Day Magnificent Serengeti - Pure Luxury- All Inclusive
$3,453 to $3,996 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & 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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6-Day Lavish Expedition into the Wild
$5,940 to $6,050 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
RO Scavenger Safaris
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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7-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari
$3,014 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Tanzania Wildheart Adventures
5.0/5 – 14 Reviews
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9-Day Special Offer to See Great Migration in Ndutu
$4,510 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti), Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Kili Slope Tours And Safaris
4.8/5 – 123 Reviews
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7-Day Tanzania Wildlife Luxury Safari
$3,153 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kilimanjaro Airport (Start), Tarangire NP, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Ozon Light Tours
5.0/5 – 71 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari Wildlife Viewing
$4,021 to $4,967 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 1020 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 tourLuxuryLodge & 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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3-Day All-Inclusive Luxury Big Five Safari
$1,925 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
African Polecat Safaris
4.8/5 – 91 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara Tour
$1,562 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Smile
5.0/5 – 209 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Trip, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara
$1,382 to $1,463 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Full Package Adventures
5.0/5 – 60 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 Experience
I had an amazing safari adventure with Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris, exploring Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, and Tarangire National Parks. The knowledgeable guides made each stop unforgettable, from the vast plains of Ngorongoro...
Amazing!
Absolutely loved my day safari at Mikumi Park! It was a one-day trip from Dar es Salaam, and it exceeded all expectations. Huge thanks to the agency for their flexibility and accommodating all our special requests, like starting the tour at...
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...