Private Tanzania Safaris

Tanzania Safari Tours, Designed Around You

Lions on the Serengeti plains, the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater and elephants beneath Tarangire’s baobabs — on a private safari with a Tanzanian guide who knows every track.

  • Private vehicle & guide
  • Any start date
  • Fully customisable
Why Tanzania

Africa’s Most Rewarding Safari Country

Tanzania protects almost a third of its land for wildlife. The Serengeti hosts the Great Migration all year round, the Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the best chances anywhere to see the Big Five in a day, and Tarangire is home to some of Africa’s largest elephant herds.

Every Tobiko safari is private: your own 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, your own guide, your own pace. Stay longer at a leopard sighting, start at dawn for the best light, or add a Maasai village visit — it is your trip.

Safari Itineraries

Find Your Tanzania Safari

Filter by trip length or style. Every itinerary can be shortened, extended, upgraded or combined with Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.

3 Days
Tanzania Safari

Tarangire, Ngorongoro

A compact, fully private safari to Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater – ideal before or after a Kilimanjaro climb or Zanzibar.

4 Days
Tanzania Safari

Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro

Tarangire, a night in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater – the essential Northern Circuit in four days.

5 DaysMost Popular
Tanzania Safari

Tarangire, Serengeti (2 nights), Ngorongoro

Two full nights in the Serengeti plus Tarangire and the Crater – our best-balanced classic safari.

6 DaysFamily
Tanzania Safari

A relaxed, child-friendly safari with family rooms, pool lodges, shorter drives and a fun Maasai cultural visit.

7 Days
Tanzania Safari

Tarangire, Serengeti (3 nights), Ngorongoro

A full week with three nights in the Serengeti, positioned to follow the Great Migration in your travel month.

7 DaysRomantic
Tanzania Safari

Intimate camps, sundowners, a private bush dinner and an optional hot-air balloon flight – Tanzania for two.

8 Days
Tanzania Safari

Arusha NP, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro

The complete Northern Circuit: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, three Serengeti nights, the Crater and a cultural day in Karatu.

9 Days
Tanzania Safari

Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Eyasi

Go beyond the classics with Lake Natron’s flamingos, the Hadzabe of Lake Eyasi and a deep-dive Serengeti safari.

9 DaysBush & Beach
Tanzania Safari

5-day safari + 4 days beach

Five days of big-game safari followed by four barefoot days on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches.

The Tobiko Difference

Why Book Your Safari With Us

Locally Owned

Based in Arusha — you deal directly with the team who runs your safari.

Private 4x4 Land Cruisers

Pop-up roof, charging points, cool box and binoculars on every safari.

Expert Guides

Professional, English-speaking guides who grew up with this wildlife.

Responsible Travel

Fair wages and community support in every itinerary.

The Big Five & More

Iconic Wildlife of Tanzania

Tanzania is one of the few countries where you can see all of the Big Five — plus the Great Migration and the world’s fastest land animal.

01

African Lion

Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire

02

African Elephant

Huge herds in Tarangire

03

Cape Buffalo

Common across all northern parks

04

Leopard

Seronera’s sausage trees

05

Black Rhino

Best chance in Ngorongoro Crater

06

Cheetah

The southern Serengeti plains

Top Experiences

Safari Experiences

Mix and match these experiences to create your perfect Tanzania safari.

Private Game Drives

Your own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a guide who follows the action.

DailyAll year

Hot-Air Balloon

Float over the Serengeti at dawn, then a champagne bush breakfast.

3–4 hoursAll year

Walking Safaris

Track wildlife on foot with an armed ranger — a completely different perspective.

2–3 hoursJun–Mar

Maasai & Hadzabe Culture

Visit a Maasai boma or join a Hadzabe dawn hunt at Lake Eyasi.

Half dayAll year

Night Game Drives

Discover the nocturnal world of genets, bush babies and aardvarks.

2 hoursSelected areas

Photographic Safaris

Golden-hour drives and expert positioning for the perfect shot.

FlexibleAll year
Where to Go

Tanzania’s Northern Circuit Parks

Northern Tanzania
Destination

6–8 hrs drive or 1 hr flight from Arusha

Endless plains, the Great Migration and Africa’s greatest concentration of big cats.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Destination

3–4 hrs drive from Arusha

A collapsed volcano filled with wildlife — one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a day.

Northern Tanzania
Destination

About 2 hrs drive from Arusha

Giant baobabs, huge elephant herds and a peaceful, less-crowded safari close to Arusha.

Great Rift Valley
Destination

About 2 hrs drive from Arusha

Groundwater forest, flamingo-lined shores and tree-climbing lions beneath the Rift Valley escarpment.

Remote Rift Valley
Destination

5–6 hrs drive from Arusha

Flamingos, waterfalls and the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano in one of Tanzania’s wildest landscapes.

Gateway to the North
Destination

About 30–45 min from Arusha

Mount Meru, Momella lakes and walking safaris — just 30 minutes from Arusha town.

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FAQ

Tanzania Safari Questions

When is the best time for a Tanzania safari?

June–October is dry season with easy game viewing and Mara River crossings; January–March is calving season; April–May is green, quiet and great value. Read our month-by-month guide.

How many days do I need?

5–7 days lets you see the Serengeti and Ngorongoro without rushing. 3–4 days works well alongside Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar.

How much does a Tanzania safari cost?

It depends on season, group size, accommodation and parks. Read what shapes the price or ask us for a free quote.

Can I combine a safari with Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro?

Yes — short flights connect the Serengeti and Arusha with Zanzibar, and many climbers add a safari after Kilimanjaro.

Tailor-made in Tanzania

Let’s Design Your Journey Together

Share your dates, group and dream experiences. A Tobiko trip designer in Arusha replies within 24 hours with a free, fully personalised itinerary and quote — no obligation.