Africa · WILDLIFE SAFARIS IN TANZANIA

Wildlife Safaris in Tanzania: 15 Sorted by Price

42 tours  ·  from $370

The shortlist you would send a friend before they fly: 15 wildlife safaris in Tanzania, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast - What wildlife viewing is really like from the air
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Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

1.Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · from $550Our pick

Start before dawn and rise over the Serengeti for about an hour of quiet sunrise flying. Pilots such as Paul, Kevin, Jeff, Mohamed, and Derek explain the flight and point out wildlife when conditions allow. After landing, celebrate with bubbly and a full English breakfast beneath an acacia tree. Pickup is included.

“It's amazing to be drifting silently over the Serengeti! This was a wonderful experience and so well organized from take off through the fabulous bush breakfast.”

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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti - Miracle Experience - Sunrise takeoff over the national park
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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

2.Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · from $599

Meet before dawn at a Serengeti launch site, watch the balloon inflate, and fly for about an hour over plains where lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests may be active. Your pilot provides safety guidance and wildlife spotting help. After landing, celebrate with bubbly and enjoy a full bush breakfast before your onward transfer.

“The best way to describe this trip is unforgettable, everything was so great, I had an amazing time, crew was excellent and on point, I really enjoyed this trip, I recommend it to anyone visiting. This will always be a trip to remember.”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal - Entering Mikumi by air and meeting your safari guide
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

3.From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451Best value

You fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, then spend the day in a shared 4WD with guides such as Salim, Amos, Elias, or Asenga. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and more, plus a hot bush lunch and water. The early start and flight schedule make this a long but efficient safari day.

“Both the guide, I believe he's name was Elias, and the driver were amazing. so welcoming, funny and professional. We've seen lots of animals and had really nice bush lunch. would recommend it to everyone, it was a highlight of our trip.”

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4 Days Group Camping Safari - Day two: entering Serengeti through Karatu
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4 Days Group Camping Safari

4.4 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · from $900

Spend four days crossing Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a 4x4 safari vehicle, with camping, meals, and game drives included. A group of up to six keeps the experience personal. Guides such as Amir and Mandela have helped guests find the Big Five, while chef Tito has earned praise for the camp meals.

“I booked 4 days camping safari with Suricata. Before we start our safari a nice guy visited me in my hotel and he told me everything about this tour what l need to take with me like towels ,suncream etc..and what is he's recommendations and Read more”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights - What the early morning pickup is really like
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

5.From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

Leave Zanzibar early, fly about 30 to 40 minutes to Nyerere National Park, and spend the day in a shared safari jeep. Guides such as Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining the bush. Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and a warm bush lunch before flying home.

“Everything was utterly amazing and outstanding. Eli our guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and entertaining too which was a wonderful bonus . The whole experience from start to finish was incredibly well organised and everyone was so kind and caring . We felt completely safe and do not visit Zanzibar without doing this day trip . It was run like clockwork . We did have a private Brand new jeep and we highly recommend doing the little extra if you can .. very very well worth the money .”

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5 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 2: Lake Manyara’s birds, forest, and hippo pond
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5 Days Group Camping Safari

6.5 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · from $1,100

Join Suricata Safaris for five days across Tanzania’s top parks, with a private guide, 4x4, camping, and all meals. Look for elephants in Tarangire, flamingos at Manyara, big cats in the Serengeti, and crater wildlife at Ngorongoro. Guides including Max and Amiri have earned praise for sharp animal spotting and smooth organization.

“Safari meraviglioso con la compagnia Suricati. La nostra guida Max e il nostro cuoco Salim meravigliosi. Cibo abbondante e ottimo, tende molto comode. Ovviamente è un campeggio in Africa quindi non un resort ma l’esperienza è indimenticabile. Grazie di tutto. Compagnia super consigliata.”

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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day one: from Arusha to the Serengeti plains
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

7.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · from $815

Spend three days traveling from Arusha into Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with Suricata Safaris. You will join a small group of up to seven, sleep at Seronera and Ngorongoro Simba campsites, eat included meals, and take game drives aimed at finding big cats, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and other wildlife.

“The staff was knowledgeable and helpful Always on time The food was very good They made my first safari an unforgettable experience”

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7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive - Day 1: A calm start at Gran Melia Arusha
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7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive

8.7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · from $4,840

Spend seven days on a private Tanzania safari with hotel and airport transfers, a dedicated guide, luxury accommodation, meals, and game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. The flexible format lets your group adjust the pace, while an off-road vehicle reaches areas standard safari vehicles cannot.

“The itinerary was very good. The guide, Sebastian was excellent. Transfer from airport on first day and to hotel on last day was very helpful. All accomodation was excellent, only Kitela was a bit not at par. Also you can be slightly flexible as per yRead more”

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5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire - Day 1: A quiet Arusha arrival at Arusha Planet Lodge
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5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

9.5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $2,327

Spend five days on a private Northern Circuit safari with Lion King Adventures, using open-roof safari vehicles and lodge or tented-camp stays. You’ll see Tarangire elephants, Ngorongoro wildlife, Serengeti predators, and Lake Manyara birds. Guides including Enouk, Shaban, Suleiman, and Mwita have earned strong praise for their care, animal spotting, and flexibility.

“This trip was an unforgettable experience for me. The experience in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti was the best, and I would have regretted not going to Chemka Hot Springs and Serval Wild Life. And thanks to the staff who helped me Read more”

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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro - Days two and three: crossing the Highlands into Serengeti
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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

10.Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $2,845

Travel from Kilimanjaro through Karatu, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater on a private five-day safari with Savannah Explorers. You get two full Serengeti game-drive days, a crater drive with picnic lunch, airport transfers, full-board meals, and a chance to visit Karatu markets. Guides may include Thomas, Emmanuel, Daudi, or Isaac.

“At the end of January - beginning of February me and my partner have travelled through Kilimagiaro, trekking on the Marangu Route, and the Parks of Taranguire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, with Savannah Explores. It has been a unique experiRead more”

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Tanzania Wildlife Encounters - 6 Days - Day two at Lake Manyara: a compact park with changing scenery
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Tanzania Wildlife Encounters – 6 Days

11.Tanzania Wildlife Encounters – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · from $3,413

Spend five nights on a private safari from Arusha through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Your guide handles the long drives, wildlife searches, park fees, meals, and tented camp stays. Guides such as Mohammed, Aniny, Edward, and Ombani have earned praise for sharp animal spotting and smooth, safe driving, though availability varies.

“Amazing tour, every detail was taken care of and we felt welcome at every stop. Our guide Mohammed was incredibly knowledgeable about all the wildlife we saw and the history of the area, and he knew all the special spots to visit to see rare animals. Make sure you pick Mohammed, he will make your trip unforgettable!”

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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari - Day one: from Arusha to the Serengeti plains
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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

12.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $1,455

Travel from Arusha to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater on a private three-day safari. You get afternoon and full-day game drives, budget camping, meals, bottled water, park access, and hotel pickup. Guide Bariki is specifically praised for helping one group spot all of the Big Five on its first afternoon, though guide assignments can vary.

“We hit all “big five” in the first afternoon. Great experience! Our guide Bariki went the extra mile to make this a truly special trip.”

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8 Days Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari from Arusha - Day 2: Tarangire’s elephants, baobabs, and permanent river
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8 Days Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari from Arusha

13.8 Days Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · from $2,999

This eight-day private-vehicle safari follows the calving season from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ndutu, central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect daily game drives, luxury tented camps and lodges, meals, park fees, and airport transfers. Guides such as William, Albert, Calvin, and George are praised for sharp wildlife spotting and warm service.

“Our safari guide William was truly exceptional. His deep knowledge of wildlife, plants, and Maasai culture made every moment fascinating. He knew exactly where to find animals—even rare ones like the black rhino—and answered every quRead more”

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Group Safari 7 Days in Tanzania's Main Parks - Day 1: Arusha gives you a soft landing
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Group Safari 7 Days in Tanzania’s Main Parks

14.Group Safari 7 Days in Tanzania’s Main Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $3,000

Join a maximum of six people for a seven-day northern Tanzania safari from Arusha. You’ll visit Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Tarangire in a Jeep with a guide, fridge, power sockets, snacks, and binoculars. Guides may include Elias Muro, Mirambo, Calvin Jonatan, or Peter Aron Makongo.

“Amazing experience, Michela really helped us to organise a perfect safari!”

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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges - Day one in Arusha: a useful soft landing
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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

15.Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $2,685

You’ll travel by private safari vehicle with a professional Lion King guide through four of Tanzania’s top wildlife areas. Expect elephant country in Tarangire, two Serengeti game-drive days, Ngorongoro’s crater floor, and bird-filled Lake Manyara. Mid-range lodges, park fees, meals, water, airport pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Trip was amazing! Macha, our guide, made the trip. We would pass all the other safari cars watching an animal 300 ft away and he would take us to remote areas and get within 10-50 ft with no one else around. He knows what he’s doing. Accommodations all exceeded expectations as well.”

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