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Tailor-Made Safaris · Tanzania & Zanzibar

Luxury Tanzania Safaris,
Crafted Around You

Some places are visited. Tanzania is felt. Morning begins on the Serengeti's open plains, afternoon drifts through the Ngorongoro highlands and Tarangire's baobab valleys, and evening softens on Zanzibar's Indian Ocean coast. Our private Tanzania safari tours are crafted by local specialists who know where beauty, timing, and silence align.

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Begin your tailor-made journey

★★★★★  No obligation · A personal proposal crafted within 24 hours

15+ Years

Specialist Safari Expertise

100% Tailor-Made

Every Journey Designed For You

Tanzania Board Certified

Licensed & Regulated Operator

Signature Journeys

Our Most Celebrated Tanzania Safari Tours

A journey here is never one note. It is migration paths and volcanic horizons, slow elephant country and starlit bush dinners, island tides and inland firelight.

We design each route with intention: the right guide for your style, the right camp for your pace, the right sequence for the season. The result is a safari that feels seamless, immersive, and unmistakably personal.

For travelers considering a classic Tanzania safari, elevated Tanzania luxury tours, or fully tailor-made Tanzania tours and travel experiences, this is where thoughtful design becomes extraordinary travel.

Serengeti National Park,Ngorongoro Crater,Arusha Tanzania

Tanzania Highlights Safari

Short on time but unwilling to compromise? This eight-day private safari distils the very best of Tanzania's northern wilderness into one…

8 days / 7 nights

Serengeti National Park,Ngorongoro Crater,Tarangire National Park,Lake Eyasi

Great Migration, Big Five & Cultural Encounters Safari

This ten-day private safari is built around the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth — the Great Migration and its dramatic river crossings.

10 days / 9 nights

Serengeti National Park,Ngorongoro Crater,Tarangire National Park

Northern Circuit Walking Safari

Tanzania's Northern Circuit is the most famous safari route in Africa, and this nine-day private journey travels its classic heart — Tarangire…

9 days / 8 nights
Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Featured

Serengeti National Park,Ngorongoro Crater,Zanzibar Island Tanzania,Arusha Tanzania

Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

Ngorongoro's crater rim, the Serengeti's endless herds, then Zanzibar's white sand — 13 perfect days of safari and beach.

13 Days 12 Nights
Great Rift Valley Luxury Safari Featured

Serengeti National Park,Ngorongoro Crater,Tarangire National Park

Great Rift Valley Luxury Safari

12 days of wonder — from Tarangire's ancient baobabs to the Ngorongoro Crater and the thundering herds of the Serengeti.

12 days / 11 nights
Treasures Of Tanzania Luxury Tour Featured

Serengeti National Park,Ngorongoro Crater,Tarangire National Park

Treasures Of Tanzania Luxury Tour

Chase the Great Migration across the endless Serengeti and drink in Lake Manyara's wild beauty — 9 unforgettable days of pure luxury.

9 days

Traveller Stories

Hear It From Those Who Travelled With Us

Real guests, real journeys. A few words from travellers who trusted us to design their Tanzania safari.

A Safari to Remember

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An Unforgettable Journey

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Where You'll Stay

Hand-Picked Luxury Lodges & Camps

Each property is chosen for its setting, its service, and the singular experience it offers. No detail is left to chance.

Serengeti Safari Camp

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Serengeti Safari Camp

Why Tanzania Is Africa’s Greatest Safari Destination

When most people picture the classic African safari — endless golden plains, thundering wildebeest herds and lions at rest beneath an acacia — they are picturing Tanzania. It is a country built for wildlife, protecting more than a third of its land as national parks, game reserves and conservation areas.

A Tanzania safari can span 16 national parks, 29 game reserves and 40 controlled conservation areas, alongside seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Kilimanjaro National Park and the Stone Town of Zanzibar. Here you will find Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, and the greatest mammal migration on earth.

From the classic Northern Circuit to the remote wilderness of the Southern parks, no two journeys here are the same. We design every Tanzania safari around your pace, season and style — see our best time to visit guide or browse our safari tours to begin.

Explore Safari Tours

16

National Parks

29

Game Reserves

7

UNESCO Sites

40

Conservation Areas

Explore Tanzania

Tanzania’s Greatest Wild Places

Discover Tanzania’s iconic safari regions, each defined by wildlife rhythms, dramatic landscapes, and expertly guided experiences. Tanzania safari highlights include tracking the Great Migration in Serengeti, spotting the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater, exploring elephant-rich Tarangire and Lake Manyara, camping in the bush, and extending into remote landscapes such as Ruaha or Nyerere, with meaningful local community encounters.

Born in Tanzania. Built on Trust.

Tanzania Safaris is a locally owned Tanzania safari company and licensed tour operator specializing in private, tailor-made luxury safaris across Tanzania. Since 2009, our local team of safari planners, professional guides and destination specialists has designed journeys through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, the Great Migration regions and Zanzibar.

We are not a booking marketplace or overseas travel reseller. We are based in Tanzania, with firsthand knowledge of the seasons, wildlife movements, camps, guides and logistics that shape an exceptional safari. Every journey is designed around you — your dates, interests, pace and travel style.

Our Story

Licensed Tanzania Tour Operator

A licensed, regulated Tanzania Safari operator — fully accountable from first booking to final farewell.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, no surprises. Your quote is your price — and every line is explained.

15+ Years of Local Expertise

From the Serengeti plains to Zanzibar's shores — we know these places because they are our home.

Plan Your Visit

Every month tells
a different story.

From the golden dry season and the Great Migration to the lush green months when Tanzania feels entirely your own — the right time to travel depends on what you want to witness. We’ll help you find it.

When to Visit Tanzania

Jun — Oct

The Great Migration

Peak season. Dry, warm & spectacular. River crossings in the northern Serengeti.

Jan — Mar

Calving Season

Wildebeest calving on the southern plains. Lush green landscapes, fewer crowds.

Nov — Dec

Short Rains

Migratory birds arrive. Wildlife plentiful. Reduced prices & fewer visitors.

Apr — May

Long Rains

Dramatic skies & intense green. An intimate luxury safari for the discerning traveller.

Good to Know

Your Questions, Answered

Why is Tanzania the best safari destination in Africa?

Tanzania is widely regarded as Africa's premier safari destination — and for good reason. It is home to the Serengeti and the Great Migration, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and some of the highest concentrations of the Big Five on the continent. Add the elephant herds of Tarangire, the peak of Kilimanjaro and the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar, and few countries offer this much variety in a single journey — all in a stable, welcoming country built for tailor-made travel. Read why you should visit Tanzania and which parks are best for a safari.

Is Tanzania safe for a safari?

Yes. Tanzania is one of Africa's most established and welcoming safari destinations, with well-managed national parks and professional guiding throughout. You travel with experienced local guides at every step, and we handle every detail — from your airport arrival to your final departure — so you can simply relax into the experience. We are a licensed operator registered with the Tanzania Tourist Board. Read our full guide: is a Tanzania safari safe?

How much does a tailor-made Tanzania safari cost?

Because every journey is tailor-made, there is no fixed package price. As a guide, a luxury Tanzania safari typically range from US$500 to US$1,500 per person per day — covering expert guiding, park fees, accommodation, meals and transfers — with ultra-luxury journeys rising beyond that. Your final quote reflects your travel style, the season, and your choice of camps and lodges. See our full Tanzania safari cost guide.

How many days do you need for a Tanzania safari?

Most travellers spend between six and ten days on safari — enough to explore the northern circuit of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire at an unhurried pace. A shorter four- to five-day safari is perfect for a first taste, while ten days or more lets you add remote parks or a Zanzibar beach finale. We tailor the length entirely to your time and travel style. See how many days you need for a Tanzania safari.

What animals will I see on a Tanzania safari?

Tanzania offers some of the richest wildlife viewing in Africa. You can expect the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino — alongside cheetah, giraffe, zebra, hippo and hundreds of bird species. In the Serengeti, the Great Migration brings well over a million wildebeest and zebra across the plains. Our guides use their knowledge of seasonal wildlife movements, local conditions and the Serengeti to give you the best possible wildlife-viewing experience. Discover the best parks for wildlife.

Do I need a visa or vaccinations to visit Tanzania?

Most visitors need a tourist visa, obtainable online before travel or on arrival. A yellow fever certificate is required only if you are arriving from a country with risk of transmission, and anti-malarial precautions are recommended. Once your trip is confirmed, we send a clear, personalised pre-departure guide covering visas, health and packing. Read more on getting a Tanzania visa and vaccinations you need. Always confirm current requirements with your doctor and local embassy.

What is included in my safari?

Our tailor-made Tanzania safari itineraries typically include a professional safari guide, a private 4×4 safari vehicle, park and conservation fees, accommodation, specified meals and the internal transfers required for your journey. Before you book, we provide a clear breakdown of exactly what is — and isn’t — included in your safari price, so you know what to expect from the start. No hidden fees, no surprises. Learn more about safari lodges, camps and accommodation.

How far in advance should I book?

For the finest camps and guides — especially during the Great Migration (June to October) — we recommend booking six to twelve months ahead. That said, we regularly arrange exceptional safaris at shorter notice, so it is always worth asking. See the best time to visit Tanzania or how to book a Tanzania safari.

Can I combine the Serengeti with Zanzibar or a beach stay?

Absolutely — it is one of our most-loved combinations. Many travellers pair the wildlife of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro with the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar for a seamless bush-and-beach journey. We design the entire route so transfers, timing and pace flow effortlessly. Explore our Serengeti & Zanzibar journey.

Which safari circuit is right for me — Northern or Southern?

Tanzania has two classic safari regions. The Northern Circuit — Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara — is the most iconic, home to the Great Migration and the densest Big Five viewing, and is ideal for a first safari. The Southern Circuit — Nyerere (Selous) and Ruaha — is wilder, quieter and more remote, perfect if you want fewer vehicles and a sense of true wilderness. Many travellers choose the north for classic highlights, then add the south or Zanzibar for contrast. We recommend the right circuit for your season, pace and priorities. Compare the best parks for your safari.

What can you do on a Tanzania safari besides game drives?

A great deal. Beyond classic 4×4 game drives, your journey can include a hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti at dawn, guided walking safaris with an armed ranger, night drives in private conservancies, and authentic cultural visits with Maasai and Hadzabe communities. Add birding, bush breakfasts, sundowners and a Zanzibar beach finale, and every day feels different. We weave the experiences you love most into your tailor-made itinerary. See more reasons to visit Tanzania.

Natalie Castle, Lead Safari Designer

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Guest Voices

“We booked our honeymoon through Tanzania safaris with and can honestly say it was the best trip ever. I explained what I was looking to John and he made some suggestions before we finalized everything. The whole trip was above and beyond our expectations.”

Susan

“Our extremely helpful and knowledgeable guide Rich from Tanzania Safaris was there to greet us at Kilimanjaro and from there he brought us on our 6 day safari. Rich was an excellent guide we got to see so much more wildlife than expected. Our accommodation throughout the safari was amazing and staff very friendly and helpfull.”

Deborah

“We had the best time as a family, a very spiritual experience seeing so many animals and birds in their natural environment. Emanuel from Tanzania Safaris completely understood what we were after on our trip. Thank you so much the holiday will remain with me always!”

Mary

Safari moments from our team

Photos and stories shared on Tanzania Safaris’ Facebook Page.

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