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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 Safari to Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
$1,870 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 261 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Northern Circuit Classic Safari
$2,500 to $2,650 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 527 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Great Migration Tour - Mara River Crossing
$2,703 to $2,853 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Moshi (Start), Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Moshi (End)
Serengeti Smile
5.0/5 – 335 Reviews
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9-Day Epic Great Migrations Wildlife Safari
$2,666 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Lake Natron, Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Arusha (End)
Great Escape Trails
5.0/5 – 43 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Mid Range
$2,695 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Western Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 291 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Mid-Range Epic Adventure (Stay on the Crater Rim)
$2,535 to $2,935 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 1,132 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Private Big 5 Mid Range Tour in Tanzania
$1,870 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 357 Reviews
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9-Day Best of Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beaches
$2,519 to $2,574 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches), Zanzibar Airport (End)
See Endless Adventures Tanzania
5.0/5 – 36 Reviews
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9-Day Bush to Beach
$2,181 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Shengena Adventure
4.6/5 – 52 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Tanzania Adventure Lodge Safari
$2,160 to $2,200 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Migration Venture Africa
4.8/5 – 351 Reviews
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8-Day Manyara Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Midrange
$2,423 to $2,473 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Full Package Adventures
5.0/5 – 114 Reviews
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9-Day Luxury Tailor-Made Tanzania Wildlife Safari
$8,155 to $12,394 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 – 162 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Best Honeymoon Luxury Safari + Zanzibar Beach
$4,824 to $5,462 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches), Zanzibar Airport (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 408 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Luxury Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Zanzibar & Others
$3,911 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Serengeti NP, Nungwi (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (End)
Savannah Explorers
5.0/5 – 538 Reviews
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Best Seller
6-Day Majestic Tanzania - High-End
$4,070 to $5,290 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & 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 – 469 Reviews
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13-Day Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Experience
$3,057 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Kilimanjaro Airport (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Ozon Light Tours
5.0/5 – 110 Reviews
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3-Day 2 Nights Luxury Safari Serengeti /Ngorongoro
$1,650 to $1,675 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha Airport (End)
Serengeti Green Tanzania
4.9/5 – 51 Reviews
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14-Day Safari Adventure & Zanzibar Holiday - Bestseller
$3,911 to $4,065 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Sunset Africa
5.0/5 – 116 Reviews
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7-Day Grand Migration Tanzania Safari
$2,585 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Natron, Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Safari360
4.9/5 – 111 Reviews
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5-Day Fly-in Wildlife Safari from Zanzibar to Tanzania
$2,189 to $2,244 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Amshar Serengeti Adventures
5.0/5 – 102 Reviews
5 Questions About Tanzania Private Safaris
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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
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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.”
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Mesmerizing
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Great safari with lots of wildlife
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A paradise for animal lovers
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Awesome trip
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