Direct operator since 1978
★ 4.8/5 TripAdvisor · 149 reviews
Trusted by 4,000+ travelers since 1978
Private safaris from $1,400/person
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From $1,400/pp — Direct to the Operator
Your Once-in-a-Lifetime
Safari. Done Right.
Family safaris. Anniversaries. Bucket-list adventures.
Family-owned since 1978 in Arusha. Your own guide, your own vehicle — no broker margin. Direct to the operator, since day one.
The parks of northern Tanzania
Four Parks. One Unforgettable Trip.
Every safari itinerary we build includes at least two of these four parks. Here is what makes each one worth visiting.
Serengeti
June – October (river crossings: Aug – Oct)
Endless Plains — 14,763 km² of savannah, home to the world's largest concentration of large predators.
Wildlife: Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, Thomson's gazelle
From $1,456/person · 3 days minimum
Ngorongoro Crater
Year-round — densest wildlife density in Africa
The world's largest intact volcanic caldera: a self-contained ecosystem with all Big Five species.
Wildlife: All Big Five (highest rhino density in Tanzania), flamingo, hippo, hyena
From $456/person · 1 day recommended
Tarangire
July – November (dry season: herds gather)
Elephant country — up to 3,000 elephants in the dry season, plus ancient baobabs and tree-climbing lions.
Wildlife: Elephant herds, lion, leopard, oryx, gerenuk, 550+ bird species
From $245/person · day trip or add-on
Lake Manyara
June – October (flamingo season: Nov – Mar)
A compact park with extraordinary biodiversity — groundwater forest, lake shore, and famous tree-climbing lions.
Wildlife: Tree-climbing lion, elephant, hippo, flamingo, colobus monkey
From $195/person · half-day or full-day
Published prices
What your money gets you
5-Day Northern Circuit
*p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel & park fees, excl. international flight
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
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7-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro
*p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel & park fees, excl. international flight
Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
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10-Day Ultimate Tanzania
*p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel & park fees, excl. international flight
Northern + Southern Circuit
Northern + Southern Circuit
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8-Day Kili + Safari
*p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel & park fees, excl. international flight
Summit Kilimanjaro + 3-day safari
Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
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5-Day Zanzibar + Safari
*p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel & park fees, excl. international flight
Wildlife & tropical beaches
Serengeti, Zanzibar
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7-Day Great Migration
*p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel & park fees, excl. international flight
Witness the wildebeest crossing
Serengeti, Ngorongoro
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7-Day Honeymoon Safari
*p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel & park fees, excl. international flight
Romance in the wild
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar
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4-Day Budget Safari
*p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel & park fees, excl. international flight
Best value game drives
Tarangire, Ngorongoro
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The truth about safari pricing
We're the operator. They're the middleman.
Most “safari companies” are brokers in Europe adding 25-35% markup before passing you to us. Book direct and save.
Booking Through a Broker
- × Calls to London office
- × 30% markup added
- × Middleman commission
- × No direct contact
Booking Direct with Safaris Tanzania
- ✓ WhatsApp Kassim directly
- ✓ No markup, no middleman
- ✓ Same guides, same parks
- ✓ Save $400-$700
See exactly what a Tanzania safari costs. Read the full 2026 price guide →
The expert with local knowledge
Why Choose Safaris Tanzania
100% specialized in Tanzania
Every safari designed by local experts who live here
Own vehicles, own guides
Private Land Cruisers and experienced Tanzanian guides
Family-owned since 1978
48 years of direct safari operation from Arusha
No broker markup
Save 25-35% compared to overseas tour agencies
4.8/5 TripAdvisor · 149 reviews
Consistently top-rated on TripAdvisor and Google
Personalized, flexible trips
Every itinerary custom-built to your interests
Tanzania's Finest Parks
Where Your Safari Takes You
Experiences & Activities
More Than Just Game Drives
Accommodation
Where You'll Stay
From comfortable tented camps to luxury lodges — we match your accommodation to your budget and style.
Tented Safari Camps
Canvas under the stars. Wake to wildlife sounds with the comfort of real beds, hot showers, and full-service dining.
From $180/night
Safari Lodges
Permanent lodges with panoramic views. Swimming pools, WiFi, and restaurant dining after a day on the plains.
From $250/nightBoutique & Luxury
Premium properties hand-picked for location and service. Private decks, bush dinners, and exclusive game drive areas.
From $450/nightYour operator
Meet Kassim. Not a middleman.
Kassim Abdallah has been running safaris from Arusha since 1978. When you book with Safaris Tanzania, you talk directly to the people who drive the vehicles and know the guides by name.
What our guests say
4,000+ happy travellers
“Kassim personally planned our safari. We saw the Big Five in two days. Direct booking saved us over $600.”
“Our guide knew every lion pride by name. The pricing transparency was refreshing after dealing with agencies.”
“We watched the river crossing from the northern Serengeti in September. Kassim chose the perfect timing. Unforgettable.”
“Budget option, premium experience. Our guide Samuel had 20 years in the parks. The elephants at Tarangire were within touching distance.”
“I was nervous booking directly with an overseas operator. The 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor and Kassim's fast WhatsApp responses sealed it. No regrets.”
“Did Kilimanjaro summit then safari with the same company. Logistically flawless. Both guides were exceptional.”
“Our anniversary safari. The sundowner at the Ngorongoro rim while the sun went down over the crater was pure magic.”
“Solo female traveller. Felt completely safe the entire time. Kassim arranged everything including a female guide on request.”
“Green season pricing was 30% less and the photography was extraordinary. Everything was green, the wildebeest were calving, and we had leopards to ourselves.”
“The tented camp in the Serengeti was more romantic than any hotel could have been. Hearing lions at night from the tent was the highlight.”
“Third African safari, best by far. Direct line to Kassim on WhatsApp made everything seamless.”
“Compared 8 operators. Safaris Tanzania had the same or lower prices than brokers — with direct contact. No brainer.”
Read more guest quotes — real safari stories from real travellers who booked direct.
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Our team in Arusha is ready to plan your perfect trip. No scripts, no call centres — real safari people.
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Safari Packages
One operator for everything. No hand-offs, no rebooking, no surprises.
Safari Only
3-day Serengeti & Ngorongoro
- 3 days / 2 nights game drives
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater descent
- All park fees included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Airport transfers
Safari + Zanzibar
Safari + 3 beach nights
Save $200
- 3-day Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari
- 3 nights Zanzibar beachfront
- Stone Town walking tour
- All park fees + domestic flight
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Airport transfers both ends
Safari + Kilimanjaro
Full climb + safari combo
Save $600
- 7-day Kilimanjaro climb (Machame)
- 3-day Northern Circuit safari
- All park fees + mountain crew
- Rest day in Arusha between
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Celebratory dinner included
Extend Your Trip
Complete Your Tanzania Experience
Add Kilimanjaro Climb
Summit Africa's roof before or after your safari. Same operator, seamless logistics from Arusha.
from $2,400
Add Zanzibar Beach
3 nights on white sand beaches. Stone Town, spice tours, and turquoise Indian Ocean waters.
from $400
Upgrade to Premium Experience
Your own guide and vehicle. Premium lodges, exclusive-use camps, and a bespoke itinerary.
from $500/day
Popular Add-Ons
What Our Safari Travelers Add
65% of our travelers extend with Zanzibar beach days
Zanzibar Extension
65%from $400
Kilimanjaro Climb
35%from $2,400
Lodge Upgrade
25%+$150/day
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