Group safaris from $936/pp (3-day) · private from $1,456/pp
Safaris Tanzania — direct from Arusha
Safaris Tanzania is the direct operator for private Tanzania safaris.
If you searched for Safaris Tanzania, this is the official English homepage: family-owned in Arusha since 1978, with our own vehicles, directly employed guides, published safari prices, and no broker markup between you and the team running your trip.
1978
Family operator founded in Arusha
Direct
No broker margin or call centre
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
Ask About This Safari →*Price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel & park fees, excl. international flight.
When to come
The Best Time to Visit Tanzania, Month by Month
Tanzania is a year-round safari destination. Peak season (June to October) brings the Great Migration river crossings and dry, sunny weather. Calving season (January to February) delivers predator action and green plains across the southern Serengeti. Green season (March to May) is the value window — fewer vehicles, lower prices, dramatic skies. Shoulder months (November, early December) split the difference. Here is how the year unfolds, distilled from 48 years of guiding in northern Tanzania.
The honest truth: there is no bad month, only trade-offs. Peak season costs more and books out 6 to 9 months in advance, but the crossings are unmatched. Calving season is hotter but rewards you with lion, cheetah, and hyena activity that photographers travel the world for. Green season is the best-kept secret among return visitors — the bush is at its most lush, the light is golden for hours, and the camps are quiet enough that you can have a sighting to yourself. The guide on the right is the one who reads what you actually want from a safari, not the one who quotes you the busiest month.
Jan
Calving
Wildebeest calving begins in Ndutu — predator action peaks, green plains, fewer crowds at the southern Serengeti crossings.
Feb
Calving
Peak calving in southern Serengeti. Lush scenery, dramatic predator-prey interactions, golden afternoon light.
Mar
Green season
Low prices, dramatic skies, fewer vehicles. Long rains start late March. Photographers love the cloud formations.
Apr
Green season
Heavy rains in many parks. Lowest prices of the year. Best for dedicated birders and patient photographers.
May
Green season
Rains taper. Long grass limits game viewing. Good for off-season value trips and quiet camp experiences.
Jun
Shoulder
Dry season begins. Herds move to central and western Serengeti. Cool nights, clear skies, prices still soft.
Jul
Peak
High season begins. Herds mass in western Serengeti. Cool dry weather, clear skies, advance booking essential.
Aug
Peak
Mara River crossings begin in northern Serengeti. Peak demand — book 6+ months ahead for the best camps.
Sep
Peak
Best month for crossings. Warm dry days. Wildlife concentrated near remaining water — exceptional sightings.
Oct
Peak
Last crossings of the season. Short rains may start late month. Lush again briefly. Excellent for photography.
Nov
Shoulder
Short rains return. Green again. Prices drop. Excellent for photography, birding, and quieter camps.
Dec
Holiday
Festive season trips. Herds moving south for calving. Warm and dry, busy at the Serengeti and Zanzibar.
If you are flexible by a week or two, the difference between July and August pricing, or February and March weather, is often larger than the difference between countries. We are happy to tell you which two-week window inside your travel month has historically had the best sightings — that is a phone call away.
Popular planning guides
Start with the pages travelers ask for most
Clear costs, realistic itineraries and translated planning pages — direct from our Arusha team, not a broker.
2026 cost breakdown
How much does a Tanzania safari cost?
Compare park fees, vehicles, camps and direct-operator savings before you enquire.
Route planner
Tanzania safari itinerary ideas
Compare practical routes for Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire before choosing your trip length.
Guía en español
Precio safari Tanzania
Planifica en español con precios claros, rutas privadas y contacto directo en Arusha.
Nederlandse gids
Tanzania safari plannen
Bekijk routes, parken en praktische keuzes voor Nederlandse reizigers.
Safari + Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro beklimming combineren
Combineer een bergroute met een directe Tanzania safari zonder extra tussenpersoon.
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 Don 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 →
How the broker model works: a UK or US tour company markets a Tanzania trip, takes the booking, then sub-contracts the actual guiding to a local operator like us. They keep 25 to 35 percent of what you pay as commission, the trip itself is the same one you would book direct, and the only thing the broker adds is a layer of customer service in your time zone. If you do not need that layer (and most travelers do not, once they have WhatsApp), booking direct with the operator is the cheaper and clearer path. The same is true for any “safari company” whose website does not list actual office addresses, names of guides, or vehicle registration details.
Where a broker does add value: complex multi-country itineraries (Tanzania + Kenya + Rwanda gorilla trekking, for example), large group travel where one point of contact simplifies things, or travelers who specifically want a US-based number to call. If any of those apply, we work with a small list of trusted US and UK brokers who we know quote the same way we do. Ask us for the list.
Where your money goes
What a 5-Day Tanzania Safari Actually Costs
Below is the line-item breakdown for a 5-day northern circuit mid-range trip for two adults sharing one vehicle, June to October 2026. No bundled lump sums, no “ask for quote” black box. Park fees and vehicle fees are set by TANAPA and are identical for every operator; the only place the price varies between companies is the accommodation and guide margin.
The single biggest line is accommodation, which is why our mid-range tier (tented camp or lodge, $250 to $400 per night double occupancy) is where most travelers land. Push to $450+ per night and you are in boutique-lodge territory with private plunge pools and plated dinners. Drop below $200 and you are in shared permanent-tent camps with bucket showers — fine for some, not for everyone. The other big swing factor is park fees: $70.80 per adult per 24 hours in the Serengeti, $71.20 in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, $59.40 in Tarangire. These are government-set, identical for every licensed operator, and non-negotiable.
We publish this table because no other Tanzania operator on the first page of Google does. The ones that compete with us on price hide the line items behind a “request quote” form. We do the opposite because the people booking their honeymoon or anniversary trip deserve to see where the money goes before they wire it. If you are comparing quotes from other companies, this is the table to compare against.
| Cost component | Amount (USD) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Park & conservation fees | $595 | Serengeti + Ngorongoro + Tarangire entry + crater vehicle fee |
| Accommodation (4 nights) | $640 | Mid-range lodge/tented camp, full board |
| Private 4x4 Land Cruiser | $420 | Per vehicle, 5 days, pop-top roof |
| Professional guide | $280 | 5 days, English-speaking, TATO registered |
| Meals & drinking water | $160 | All breakfasts, packed lunches, dinners |
| Airport transfers | $60 | Round trip Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Arusha |
| Flying Doctor emergency cover | $45 | AMREF evacuation insurance, included on every trip |
| Pre-trip planning & 24/7 support | $0 | Always free, by direct WhatsApp with Kassim |
| TOTAL (2 adults sharing) | $2,200 | = $1,100 per person. Single supplement adds 35–50%. |
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Single-traveller pricing: add a single-room supplement of $45 to $90 per night plus a private-vehicle supplement of $420 for the trip. Children under 5 stay free; ages 5 to 15 pay 50% of adult park fees and 75% of adult accommodation. The full cost guide with park-fee-by-park tables, accommodation tiers, and 7-day / 10-day sample costs is on the Tanzania safari cost guide page.
A note on tipping: Tanzania guides and camp staff rely on tips as a meaningful part of their income. Industry standard is $20 to $30 per guest per day to the guide (split among the guide, tracker, and driver if separate), plus $5 to $10 per guest per day to the camp staff collective. We add a tipping line to every quote so you do not have to research the going rate in the airport bathroom. Cash in small US bills is the only form accepted.
And on what is not in the table: international flights, travel insurance, tips, and souvenirs. Flights from the US or Europe run $900 to $1,800 economy round-trip depending on season and routing. Travel insurance is $150 to $400 per person for a 10-day policy with medevac cover. Budget $400 to $800 per person for tips on a 7-day trip, and as much or as little as you like for the souvenir carvings you will inevitably buy at the Cultural Heritage Centre in Arusha on your way home.
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 · 154 reviews
Consistently top-rated on TripAdvisor and Google
Personalized, flexible trips
Every itinerary custom-built to your interests
By the numbers
What Makes Safaris Tanzania Different
Most “safari companies” that rank above us in Google are brokers in Europe, North America, or South Africa, taking 25 to 35 percent commission on every booking before passing it to a local operator. We are the local operator. Here is the proof, in numbers.
1978
Year Don Kassim founded the company in Arusha. Three generations, one office, no ownership changes.
0
Brokers, resellers, or overseas sub-agents in the booking chain. You book with the operator that runs the trucks.
100%
Tanzanian guides, employed directly on payroll — never contracted, never sub-rented from a third party.
$0
Commission paid to overseas tour agencies, OTAs, or referral sites. The price you see is the price we get.
149
TripAdvisor reviews on the Bobby Tours Tanzania parent listing, averaging 4.8 of 5 (verified, not curated).
48h
Average quote turnaround, with detailed line-item pricing — not a single “from” figure and a contact form.
The combined evidence: 48 years operating in Arusha, zero sub-agents, every guide on payroll, and reviews we did not write ourselves. If you are comparing safari companies on paper, that is a hard combination to find elsewhere.
We are not the cheapest operator in Tanzania, and we are not trying to be. The companies undercutting our price are doing it by sub-contracting guides, sharing vehicles across multiple bookings, or using camps outside the parks (which adds 2 to 3 hours of driving every morning). If you are comparing us on price alone, you will find a dozen companies that look cheaper. If you are comparing us on what you actually get for the money — direct operators, employed guides, private vehicles, transparent line items, real reviews — there are not many. That is the entire business model.
What you ride in
Vehicles & Equipment — Pick What Fits Your Trip
Every safari gets a private vehicle — you do not share with other travelers. The right configuration depends on group size, photography goals, and how much kit you are carrying. Below are the four setups we run.
The standard Land Cruiser with pop-top roof is what most travelers picture when they imagine a safari vehicle. It seats up to 6 with a window seat for everyone, charges laptops and cameras, and the raised roof gives kids (and adults) a 360-degree view of game. The photography variant is a different machine: half the seats removed to make room for tripod heads, beanbag window mounts, and gimbal space for 600mm lenses. The family variant adds child seats, a video screen for downtime at the lodges, and a cooler stocked with kid snacks. The minivan is what we use for transfers and large multi-generational groups on non-game days — comfortable, but you would not take it into the bush.
Max 6 guests
Land Cruiser (standard)
Pop-top roof, charging ports, cooler, beanbags, radio
Max 4 guests
Land Cruiser (photography)
Window mount, gimbal heads, fewer seats for tripod room
Max 5 guests
Land Cruiser (family)
Child seats on request, cooler with kid snacks, video screen
Max 8 guests
Minivan (large groups)
Roof hatches, comfortable for non-game days and airport transfers
All vehicles are Toyota Land Cruisers (4x4, pop-top roof, charging ports, cooler) maintained in our Arusha workshop. Every game drive includes a private guide and private vehicle — no shared departures, no seat-rotation. See more on the safari vehicles in Tanzania page.
How booking works
From First Message to Wheels on the Ground
We get more “how does this actually work” questions than any other. Below is the full process, with timelines and the policy on cancellation, deposit, and payment. No fine print, no surprises.
Step 1
Tell us what you want
A short WhatsApp or email with dates, group size, and the parks you are interested in. No form, no required fields. If you are still at the “just exploring” stage, that is fine — we can talk through options before you commit.
Step 2
Line-item quote in 48h
We send back a written quote with the parks, camps, vehicle, guide, park fees, and total per person. You can adjust any of it. We do not move forward until you have a number you are happy with.
Step 3
30% deposit, secure the camps
Wire 30% of the total to our Arusha account (or pay by card with a 2.5% processing fee). The deposit locks in the camps, the vehicle, the guide, and the park reservations. Remaining 70% is due 45 days before arrival.
Step 4
Full refund 60+ days out
Cancel 60+ days before arrival for a full refund minus the $150 admin fee. Between 30 and 60 days, the deposit is non-refundable but transferable. Under 30 days, full balance is due and non-refundable — we recommend travel insurance.
Lead time: 9 to 12 months for peak July, August, September, and December departures. 4 to 6 months for February calving season. 2 to 4 months is fine for green-season and shoulder-month trips. If your dates are flexible, we will tell you which month has the best availability and pricing for the parks you want.
Tanzania's Finest Parks
Where Your Safari Takes You
The map, in numbers
The Parks of Northern and Southern Tanzania at a Glance
Northern Tanzania is the safari heartland: 4 to 5 hours of driving or a one-hour bush flight gets you to almost any park. The southern circuit is twice the drive away but the parks are six times larger, the crowds are a tenth as dense, and the walking safaris are the best on the continent. Pick the circuit that matches your appetite for solitude.
The four parks in the north — Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti — can be combined into a 5 to 7 day loop that touches every major habitat in the country. Most first-time visitors follow exactly that loop. The southern circuit — Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous) — is a different product: larger parks, more walking, more boat, fewer vehicles. The trade-off is the drive or flight to reach them. We send about 70% of our guests on the northern loop and 30% to the south, and we will tell you honestly which one fits the trip you are imagining.
| Park | Size | Signature | Best months | From Arusha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serengeti | 14,763 km² | Greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth | Jun–Oct | 8h drive or 1h flight |
| Ngorongoro Crater | 260 km² floor | Highest Big Five density in Tanzania | Year-round | 3h drive |
| Tarangire | 2,850 km² | Up to 3,000 elephants in dry season | Jul–Nov | 2h drive |
| Lake Manyara | 330 km² | Tree-climbing lions + 400+ bird species | Jun–Oct | 2h drive |
| Ruaha (south) | 20,226 km² | Largest park in Tanzania, wild dog territory | May–Dec | 1h flight |
| Nyerere / Selous (south) | 50,000 km² | Walking safaris, wild rivers, untouched | Jun–Oct | 1h flight |
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See full park guides at the national parks index or compare northern vs southern circuit side-by-side on the northern vs southern Tanzania safari page.
Match the park to the trip
Which Park Goes With Which Traveler
Tanzania has 22 national parks, but 95% of our guests visit the same five. The decision usually comes down to time of year, what you most want to see, and how much driving you are willing to do. Here is the shortcut.
First safari, 5 to 7 days, classic Big Five
Tarangire (2 nights) → Ngorongoro Crater (1 night) → Serengeti central or western (2 to 3 nights). This is the canonical northern loop. Covers elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, rhino, and the crater floor all in one trip. Best June to October for dry weather and crossings, or January to February for calving. Most first-timers pick this; the only reason not to is if you have a specific month or specific animal in mind.
Migration river crossings, August to October
Fly into the northern Serengeti (Kogatende or Lamai) for 4 to 5 nights. Skip the southern parks entirely. The Mara River crossings are an event, not a guarantee — you may watch one for 90 minutes, you may watch 6,000 wildebeest pile into the water for 15 minutes. The trade-off is the cost of the bush flight ($400 to $500 per person one way) and the premium on northern-Serengeti camps in peak season.
Photographer, 7+ days, want to take the best shot of your life
Photography vehicle (4 seats instead of 6) for 7+ nights. February calving in Ndutu, or September crossings at the Mara. A 600mm lens rental in Arusha runs about $80 per day. Photographers consistently tell us the calving season is more productive than peak migration — predator density is higher, the light is better, and the action lasts all day rather than in short bursts at the river.
Family with kids under 12, want short drives and comfortable lodges
Tarangire (2 nights, easy game viewing) → Manyara (1 night, tree-climbing lions) → Ngorongoro (1 night) → central Serengeti (2 nights, fly out from Seronera). Skip the long drives to the western or northern Serengeti. The shorter distances keep kids engaged, and the lodges at Tarangire and Manyara have swimming pools that work as afternoon reset buttons. Best for ages 6 to 12.
Walking safari + boat safari, want the off-road experience
Nyerere (Selous) for 5 nights. Fly direct from Arusha ($350 one way, 1 hour). The Rufiji River boat safaris and the walking in the southern miombo woodland are unlike anything in the northern circuit. The trade-off is you do not see the Great Migration and you do not visit the Ngorongoro Crater. This is the right trip for the second-time visitor who has already done the northern loop.
Honeymoon, 7 to 10 nights, the trip of a lifetime
Tarangire (tented camp) → Ngorongoro (crater rim lodge) → northern Serengeti (mobile tented camp, August to October) → Zanzibar (3 to 4 nights beach). The combination of safari plus beach is the classic honeymoon flow, and almost every other Tanzania operator books it the same way. What changes the trip is the camp choice: book the honeymoon tent with a private deck, plunge pool, and outdoor shower where available. We have a list of which camps do this best at each price point.
None of these fit your situation exactly? That is the rule, not the exception — most of our guests have a constraint (school holidays, work schedule, anniversary date, mobility) that nudges them off the canonical path. Send us what you have and we will tell you what is possible in the time and budget you are working with.
Health & safety, briefly
Shots, Pills, and Insurance — the Honest Version
Three things every traveler needs to sort before flying to Tanzania, and one thing you do not need to worry about. The longer version is on the Tanzania safari vaccinations page.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever (if from endemic area)
Required only if you are arriving from a country with yellow fever risk. The certificate is checked at the airport. The vaccine itself is a single dose, valid for life, available at most travel clinics 10 days before travel.
Anti-malarial
Daily prophylaxis is the standard
Most travelers take atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) daily, starting 2 days before arrival and continuing 7 days after leaving the parks. The northern safari circuit is not high-risk malaria country, but the camps and lodges still recommend prophylaxis as standard practice.
Travel insurance
Required, with medevac cover
Tanzania safari cancellation terms are strict (full balance due 45 days out, non-refundable under 30 days). Travel insurance with trip cancellation and emergency medical evacuation cover is the only sensible way to book. AMREF Flying Doctors is the local medevac provider; most policies include them.
Safety on safari
Tanzania is one of the safest in Africa
Tanzania has been politically stable for decades and tourism is a core industry — the country invests heavily in park security and guest safety. The standard precautions apply (don't walk alone in Arusha at night, secure your valuables in Stone Town), but game drives and lodge stays are safer than a city center.
Experiences & Activities
More Than Just Game Drives
See it in action
Two Minutes in the Serengeti
The kind of morning you wake up to on safari. Below are two short reels from our guides' phones — a hot-air balloon over the Serengeti and a river crossing clip. Captured between bookings; no music, no narration, just the bush.
Both clips are straight off the SD cards our guides carry in the field. We do not license stock footage, we do not use drone shots from other companies, and we do not stage the action. If you see a herd in the video, that herd was on the route the day the guide was driving, and the angle is the same one you would have if you were sitting in the pop-top that morning. The whole point of these clips is to show you the actual quality of light and the actual proximity of the game — the difference between marketing video and real safari video is exactly the difference between a brochure and a guidebook.
See more trip recordings and longer video diaries — watch our YouTube channel at @BobbyTours.
Practical, before you go
The 12 Things You Actually Need to Pack
We have sent 4,000+ travelers to the parks and the packing list has not changed in a decade. The full list is on the Tanzania safari packing list page, but here is the short version that 90% of guests use.
Clothing
- Neutral colors (khaki, olive, taupe) — no bright white, no camouflage
- 2 to 3 long-sleeve shirts for cool mornings (June to August)
- Lightweight fleece or hoodie for evening drives
- Convertible pants (zip-off legs) for cool mornings and warm afternoons
- Wide-brim hat or cap with neck flap
Footwear & accessories
- Broken-in walking shoes or light hiking boots
- Sandals for the lodge and pool
- Sunglasses with UV protection (the equatorial sun is strong)
- Binoculars — 8x42 is the sweet spot for safari
- Headlamp or small flashlight for the tented camps
Health & documents
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (required if coming from endemic area)
- Anti-malarial prophylaxis — start 2 days before arrival
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover
- Passport valid 6+ months past arrival with 2 blank pages
- Visa ($50 for US/UK/EU, $100 for US, payable on arrival or e-visa)
What you do not need: heavy boots (the vehicle does the walking), a first-aid kit (the camps have nurses), or fancy evening clothes (dinner is open-air, casual). Most of our guests travel with one duffel and a small daypack. The camps do same-day laundry for $5 to $8 per bag.
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.
Don Kassim 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
“Don 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 4.8/5 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.
Direct contact
Talk to a Safari Expert
Our team in Arusha is ready to plan your perfect trip. No scripts, no call centres — real safari people.
Contact page
WhatsApp, call, or email Kassim
+255 749 087 101
Phone
+255 749 087 101
travel@safaris-tanzania.com
Response within 2 hours, 7 days a week
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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
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