Tanzania Safari Packages — Compare & Book Direct

A private Tanzania safari with Safaris Tanzania starts from $1,456 per person for a 5-day Northern Circuit (based on 2 sharing, all-inclusive). 7-day safaris start from $1,872, 10-day ultimate from $2,704, and 18-day complete Tanzania (Kili + safari + Zanzibar) from $4,680. Every price is published on this page — no quote gate, no broker markup. See our <a href='/blog/tanzania-safari-cost/' class='text-amber underline'>complete 2026 cost guide</a> for a line-by-line breakdown.

Every Safaris Tanzania package includes: private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, professional English-speaking guide, all TANAPA and NCAA park entry fees, all meals, accommodation in mid-range lodges or tented camps, return airport transfers from Kilimanjaro International (JRO), Flying Doctors emergency evacuation insurance, and drinking water in the vehicle. Not included: international flights, visa fees, gratuities, alcoholic drinks, and items of a personal nature.

The 5-Day Northern Circuit (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) is the right answer for roughly 80% of first-time visitors. It covers the three parks with the strongest wildlife densities in northern Tanzania, uses paved roads for most of the transit, and keeps the logistics simple. If you have an extra two days, upgrading to the 7-Day adds Lake Manyara and gives you two extra Serengeti nights — the biggest single upgrade in the experience.

July through October is the classic dry season peak — the Mara River crossings happen in the northern Serengeti, the crater is driest and easiest to view, and the weather is reliable. January and February are calving season in the southern Serengeti, with exceptional predator activity. April and May are the long rains — the country is at its greenest, crowds are gone, and prices are 20–30% lower. Year-round wildlife viewing is excellent in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. See our <a href='/blog/best-time-tanzania-safari-from-arusha/' class='text-amber underline'>month-by-month guide</a> for the honest detail.

5 days covers the three-park Northern Circuit at a comfortable pace. 7 days lets you slow down, add Lake Manyara, and spend 2–3 nights in the Serengeti instead of one. 10 days opens the southern parks (Nyerere, Ruaha) for visitors who want to skip the northern crowds. Anything shorter than 4 days loses a day to travel and a day to fatigue; anything over 12 days typically adds Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro rather than more safari time.

Booking direct with Safaris Tanzania means no broker commission, direct WhatsApp contact with the operator, and a 49-year operating history (since 1978). We own our vehicles, employ our guides directly, and are TATO-registered. The deposit structure is the same as for any Arusha-based operator: 20% to confirm, balance 30 days before arrival. We have run over 10,000 safaris across northern Tanzania — you can read <a href='/reviews/' class='text-amber underline'>149 verified TripAdvisor reviews</a> from past travellers.

A broker takes your enquiry, adds a 15–30% commission, and passes it to a local Arusha operator. The vehicle, the guide, the lodge choices, and the final price are out of the broker's control. Booking direct with Safaris Tanzania skips the broker layer entirely — you talk to the operator on WhatsApp, get the final price up front, and the people who meet you at the airport are the same people who designed your itinerary. The result is usually a better lodge for the same budget, or the same lodge for less.

Yes. The 8-Day Kilimanjaro & Safari Combo climbs Marangu or Machame (your choice) and then drops straight into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro — same vehicles, same Arusha team, no flights between stages. The 5-Day Safari & Zanzibar Beach Combo adds three nights on a Zanzibar beach after the safari, with a domestic flight from Arusha back to Stone Town. The 18-Day Complete Tanzania stitches all three together for visitors who have the time.

Every Safaris Tanzania safari is private. You and your group (any size from 2 to 8) have the entire 4x4 Land Cruiser to yourselves. The pop-up roof, the fridge, the charging ports, and the guide are all yours for the trip. We do not seat other clients in your vehicle. This is one of the meaningful differences from a group-tour operator — a private guide can change route mid-drive when a radio call comes in about a leopard 20 minutes away.

Your guide is a Safaris Tanzania employee, not a subcontractor. Every guide has at least 5 years of guiding experience in northern Tanzania, holds a Tanzania Professional Hunter / KPSGA-class guide certification, and is fluent in English (Swahili first language, additional languages on request for an upcharge). Guides carry a two-way radio linked to other drivers in the park, a first-aid kit, and a scope for long-range wildlife viewing.

A 20% deposit confirms the booking. The balance is due 30 days before arrival. Cancellations more than 60 days out receive a full refund minus a 5% admin fee. Cancellations 30–60 days out forfeit the deposit. Cancellations within 30 days are at the discretion of the lodges and may be non-refundable — we always push for the most flexible cancellation we can negotiate. Travel insurance covering trip cancellation is strongly recommended.

Most visitors need a Tanzania tourist visa, which can be obtained on arrival at JRO (US$50) or applied for in advance via the online eVisa portal. Yellow fever vaccination is required if you are arriving from an endemic country. Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for the safari regions. We send a full pre-trip briefing document with the visa process, packing list, and health guidance 30 days before your arrival — it covers <a href='/packing-list/' class='text-amber underline'>what to pack</a> and what to leave behind.