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Tanzania Safari & Mafia Island
Tanzania is one of Africa’s top safari destinations. The wildlife viewing is out of this world and big cats are especially easy to see. All members of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) can be found in various Tanzanian parks and reserves, and all five are present in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Almost 40% of the country is protected and set aside for conservation, which means that it’s easy to go on a Tanzania safari for 2 full weeks and drive from park to park while rarely leaving the bush.
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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
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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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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4-Day Private - Lodge Safari Tour
$1,320 to $2,035 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
King Solomon Safaris
5.0/5 – 39 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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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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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
8 Questions About Tanzania Safaris
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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
8 Questions About Tanzania Safaris
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When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
“A Tanzania safari can be booked throughout the year, but the best time depends on your interests. If seeing the wildebeest migration is the main focus of your visit, you will have to plan carefully. June to October is the best period to see the migration in the Serengeti, but you’ll have to stay in different areas of the park at different stages of the migration, and as this all depends on the rain, this isn’t completely dependable. If you want to get away from the crowds, you should book your accommodation in the Serengeti away from the wildebeest migration. The wettest months are March to May, and any safari might be compromised at this time.”
› More about Tanzania’s best time to visit 1Why visit Tanzania, what are the major attractions?
“Tanzania is the quintessential safari destination, offering both quality and quantity. The wildlife viewing is superb and there is just so much choice in terms of places to visit and things to do. In fact, it would be hard to experience all of the highlights even in three Tanzania holidays, let alone one. There are three distinct safari circuits: the most popular Northern safari circuit includes famous places such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The lesser-known Southern circuit centers on Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) and Ruaha National Park. The off-the-beaten-track Western circuit includes Katavi National Park and the chimpanzee reserves on the shore of Lake Tanganyika. Avid mountain climbers might be surprised to learn the highest peak in Africa is in Tanzania. Mt Kilimanjaro lies between Kenya and Tanzania but is climbed from the Tanzanian side.”
2How much does a Tanzania safari cost?
“Tanzania tours are not geared toward big groups. The best way to see the parks is on a bespoke safari for two or four people who book together as a family or group of friends, though that obviously comes at a price. You should budget a starting price of US$500 per person per day, but it is difficult to put a specific figure on a trip, as a lot of variables need to be taken into account. For example, camping safaris are generally cheaper than lodge safaris. Conversely, the Serengeti and some other parks in the Northern circuit have big hotels that are much cheaper than the small, exclusive lodges and tented camps – although the latter are often more basic. The season makes a big difference too. Discounted rates apply if you are willing to travel in the rainy season, while you’ll pay a premium to visit during the height of the wildebeest migration.”
› Factors influencing the cost of a Tanzania safari 3How is the wildlife viewing in Tanzania?
“The wildlife viewing in Tanzania is superb. A Tanzania safari in the Northern circuit takes in Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Any of these parks offer fantastic game viewing, although some of it is seasonal. Doing the whole circuit enhances the experience as you’ll be going through a variety of habitats and environments. Due to the sizes of the parks, it is possible to get away from the crowds, but as the Northern circuit is the most popular circuit, you will be surrounded by other tourists at times. If you really want to get away from all that, you can visit the Southern circuit, where the game viewing is slightly more challenging but very good all the same. This circuit is perhaps more suited to repeat Africa visitors who are less driven to tick off the Big Five.”
4How safe is Tanzania for tourists?
“Tanzania has a slick and experienced tourist industry, and a Tanzanian safari overall is very safe. That said, there is a lot of petty crime in big cities such as Dar es Salaam, so walking around alone isn’t recommended. Tourists sometimes get targeted in Arusha and other urban tourist hot spots, but most of the time the hassle is benign and is really just touts wanting to sell things (anything from safaris to beaded necklaces). Being firm and standing your ground is usually all it takes to diffuse any situation. In any case, most people on Tanzanian tours don’t spend very much (or any) time in urban centers, so none of this is likely to be a concern.”
5How do I select a reliable Tanzanian tour operator?
“Tanzania is a popular African safari destination and many large reputable operators working in Africa sell Tanzanian holidays. Most operators offer pretty much the same packages and the differences will mostly lie in the quality of the guides and vehicles. If you have a special interest, you might want to do some research and look for operators catering to that; for example, some packages are more geared toward walking safaris or fly camping (where the whole camp gets set up for you at a special private campsite). You can compare Tanzania safari prices and packages on SafariBookings.com. Always read the reviews as they will give you a good indication of reliability and the quality of the guides.”
6What type of accommodation can I expect?
“The safari industry in Tanzania is well established and there is a good variety of accommodation on offer. Going with an outfitter offering comfortable camping safaris is not only the most budget-friendly way to travel, but it also adds to the sense of adventure. If real camping isn’t your thing, but you like the romance of tented accommodation, there are tented camps (with actual beds and flushing toilets inside) offering different levels of luxury. For those visitors that prefer to spend their evenings in less of a bush environment, there are hotels that provide a total disconnect from the countryside, which also means less chance of creepy-crawlies in your room. The current trend, however, is toward exclusive designer lodges blending into the environment and offering an unparalleled level of luxury and service. The sky is the limit!”
7What can I expect from a safari in Tanzania?
“When on a Tanzania tour, you can expect an experience of a lifetime – or maybe the first of many more to come. Once the safari bug has bitten, people tend to return over and over again to experience the African bush. It is hard to stay away for too long. Tanzania is the perfect destination for first-time safaris as the wildlife viewing and African landscapes in the Northern circuit are all you could hope for, and more. Tanzania is also the perfect destination for repeat visitors, as your first visit won’t even scratch the surface of the touring options. Seasoned African safari enthusiasts will enjoy some of the more remote parks, with different animals such as African wild dogs in the Southern circuit and chimpanzees in the west.”
8Tanzania Safari Reviews
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Mark is a travel writer who grew up in Africa and has written over 700 titles for Condé Nast Traveller, Travel Africa, BBC Wildlife and others.
As a safari destination Tanzania has it all!
Tanzania as a safari destination has it all. If this is your first safari and your ambition is to get some amazing sightings and rack up the big 5 as soon as possible, then Ngorongoro Crater is probably the best place in the world to do...
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Mary is an acclaimed travel writer and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including South Africa, Tanzania, East Africa and Africa.
Tanzania – Classic African Safari Destination
Few areas of the continent offer the amount, variety and accessibility of wildlife that Tanzania does, against such a scenic backdrop. Wildlife is abundant, species diversity excellent, and evocative acacia- and baobab-studded landscapes...
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Mesmerizing
Tanzania is captivating. Went to Kilimanjaro and the sunrise at the summit is the must beautiful I have seen. The safaris are magical, you get to see all these wild animals in their hábitat. the beaches in Zanzibar are the cherry on top.
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Great safari with lots of wildlife
We had a great safari in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and lake Manyara. We saw loads of wildlife, including the big five and beautiful landscape. People were very nice and our guide and people in lodges made enormous efforts to ensure...
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A paradise for animal lovers
I went with Serengeti African Tours and a got a knowledgeable guide in the form of Francis who made our safari unforgettable. The wildlife in Serengeti was spectacular. Not did we see the big 5, but we saw cheetahs, giraffes, hippos,...
Awesome trip
Along with family and friends we visited the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater, then had a week in Zanzibar at the RIU palace hotel in Nungwi, the whole trip was amazing and the safari was unbelievable. Lucas our driver and guide was the best...