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The 15 Luxury Safaris in Arusha That Earn Their Price

37 tours  ·  from $1,385

The good luxury safaris in Arusha fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

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

1.7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive

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

Travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a safari vehicle with a personal guide. Luxury lodging, meals, park fees, airport transfers, and flexible planning are included. Guide Sebastian has received special praise, though Kitela may feel less polished than the other stays.

“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 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit - Day 1 in Arusha, an easy landing before the parks
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5 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit

2.5 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $3,744

Spend five days on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit with a private guide, open-roof vehicle, meals, and lodge stays. Look for Tarangire elephants, Ngorongoro’s Big Five, Serengeti predators, and Lake Manyara flamingos. Guides such as Simon, Macha, Shafino, and Nelson have led recent departures.

“Couldn’t have had a better trip! It was short, only four days, but we had an absolute blast. We saw everything we could’ve imagined, and Macha was the best Guide. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.”

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12 days Luxury Tanzania Honeymoon Safari and Zanzibar - Day 2: Tarangire and its elephant families
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12 days Luxury Tanzania Honeymoon Safari and Zanzibar

3.12 days Luxury Tanzania Honeymoon Safari and Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $7,265

You get a private 12-day honeymoon with a personal safari guide, five days across Tanzania’s best-known parks, then Stone Town and Nungwi Beach. Guides including Fredy Elias, Gilbert, and Mwita have earned praise for sharp wildlife spotting, safe driving, and flexible planning. Pickup, park fees, and selected meals are included.

“We did the 12 day luxury Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday. Our guide for the safari, Gilbert, was wonderful. He took care of us from start to finish. I appreciated his driving skills and that our safety was always first priority. As a guide hRead more”

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Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania - Day 1: Tarangire’s river and giant baobabs
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Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania

4.Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $2,900

Travel in a custom 4x4 Land Cruiser from Arusha or Moshi through Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Expect full-board stays, English-speaking guides, park fees, and groups capped at 12. Ask which guide and lodge category you will receive before booking.

“The experience was excellent as the trip was seamless with the right amount of game drives and enough rest in the superb resorts that we were booked in. We started off in Tarangire where we we spent the day exploring the park with ouRead more”

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Top Best 5 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari to Serengeti - Day three: the safari day that earns its place
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Top Best 5 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari to Serengeti

5.Top Best 5 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari to Serengeti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $3,350

Start in Arusha with a private 4x4 safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. Expect long driving days, picnic lunches, big-cat country, elephants, birds, and a chance to see the Big Five. Rede Tours and Safaris can arrange tented or lodge accommodation, meals, and pickup.

“It's a beautiful thing to choose a travel company for your holiday and find that they exceed your expectations. Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, my family was happy and grateful to have met such a great team.”

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Big Five Luxury 7 Days Safari Tour in Arusha - Day 1: Arriving in Arusha without fuss
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Big Five Luxury 7 Days Safari Tour in Arusha

6.Big Five Luxury 7 Days Safari Tour in Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

You’ll travel from Arusha through four major parks with Tanzania Wildlife Adventures, sleeping in hotels, lodges, and camps. Expect long game-drive days, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, and a good chance of seeing lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Guides may include Musa, James, Juma, or Issa.

“We are so fortunate to have gone on this safari with Tanzania Wildlife Adventures. We had James for our guide and he was absolutely wonderful. He knew that circuit like the back of his hand and is passionate about his job. He was really haRead more”

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4-Day Tanzania Private Luxury Drive In-Drive Out Safari 2025-2026 - Day 1: The long road from Arusha to Serengeti
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4-Day Tanzania Private Luxury Drive In-Drive Out Safari 2025-2026

7.4-Day Tanzania Private Luxury Drive In-Drive Out Safari 2025-2026

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,483

You’ll travel privately from Arusha through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with sunrise and sunset game drives, picnic lunches, lodge or camp stays, and a long crater safari. Guide Joseph is praised in the available feedback, though your assigned guide may differ. Tarangire is advertised but not included in the day-by-day route.

“Was the best tour Safari we never had before, everything was organized effectively with Burigi Chato Safaris, this will be unforgettable experience and to witness is so much significant. Thank you.”

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9-Day Ultimate Tanzania Honeymoon Safari Luxury Package - Days 2 and 3: Lake Manyara adds birds, elephants, and unusual activities
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9-Day Ultimate Tanzania Honeymoon Safari Luxury Package

8.9-Day Ultimate Tanzania Honeymoon Safari Luxury Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $17,825

Spend nine days on a private Tanzania honeymoon safari from Arusha to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti. Expect hot bush lunches, a guided walk, a night drive, Empakaai Crater hiking, a Serengeti balloon flight, and guides such as Bariki, William, Albert, or Laban when available.

“If there is a heaven on earth, I’ve just been to one. The angel with us is Bariki ! Amazing tour and enjoyed our 9 days can’t recommend enough.”

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7 Days Tanzania Luxury Safaris - Day 1: Elephant country in Tarangire
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9.7 Days Tanzania Luxury Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $4,351

Travel privately from Arusha through four major wildlife areas with professional guides such as Jude, Freddy, Justin, or Anwar. Expect elephant herds in Tarangire, tree-climbing lions at Manyara, big cats and migrating herds in Serengeti, rhinos in Ngorongoro, and a cultural visit to Mto wa Mbu.

“We had an amazing 7 days in Tanzania. We went to 4 parks - Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire accompanied by the best safari guide in the world Justin. He is an exceptional driver and even a better guide; so knowledgeable and pleasant to be around. HRead more”

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3Days luxury safari to Tarangire Ngorongoro crater and Manyara - Why this three-day route works
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3Days luxury safari to Tarangire Ngorongoro crater and Manyara

10.3Days luxury safari to Tarangire Ngorongoro crater and Manyara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $1,500

Spend three days exploring northern Tanzania with Dancing Simba Safaris, from Tarangire’s elephant herds to Ngorongoro’s rhinos and Manyara’s flamingos. You’ll travel in a 4WD Land Cruiser with a photographic roof hatch, stay in lodge accommodation, and may be guided by experienced drivers such as Ombeni, Lucas, Lunje, or Proches.

“Like other African countries Tanzania was amazing we travel alot but in Tanzania we saw a lot high number of big elephants big cats and the rhino at ngoronoro crater it was amazing for real we loved it people were very kind and happy Read more”

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5 Days Lodge Luxury: A Taste of Tanzania Safari - Day 1: A gentle arrival in Usa River
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5 Days Lodge Luxury: A Taste of Tanzania Safari

11.5 Days Lodge Luxury: A Taste of Tanzania Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $2,693

Spend five days exploring Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara with Benson Safaris Tanzania. Expect private transport, lodge accommodation, full-day game drives, airport pickup, and guides such as Zablon, Jonas, and Liberatus. The route offers elephants, possible Big Five sightings, tree-climbing lions, and Maasai culture.

“My children and l recently returned from a 5-day trip with Benson Safaris and what fun we had! Every detail was taken care of including airport transfers so we could sit back and enjoy the journey. We went to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara NRead more”

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4 days Awesome Luxury safari Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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4 days Awesome Luxury safari Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro

12.4 days Awesome Luxury safari Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $2,928

Travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in four busy safari days. Your guide, possibly David or Ally, handles the driving and animal spotting while meals, drinks, park fees, and a safari jeep are included. Expect long road days and excellent wildlife potential.

“I've been dreaming all the time to come in Africa and dancing Simba made it all good at our honeymoon we had a nice moment everything was well organized and settled we enjoyed everything ally explained everything to us and they gave uRead more”

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6 Days Luxury Northern Circuit Safari - A Glimpse of Tanzania Adventure - Tarangire: Elephants, Baobabs and a Full Day in the Bush
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6 Days Luxury Northern Circuit Safari – A Glimpse of Tanzania Adventure

13.6 Days Luxury Northern Circuit Safari – A Glimpse of Tanzania Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $6,341

Spend six days in a private 4WD safari vehicle exploring Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and seasonal Ndutu calving grounds, then finish in Ngorongoro Crater. Airport pickup, meals, park fees, game drives, and Flying Doctors insurance are included. Ask if guides such as Humphrey or Charles are available.

“When my friend approached me with a trip to Africa, I was all in. I was a little nervous at first thinking what type of food would I eat? How safe would I be? What about the water? Well, let me tell you OFF THE BEATEN PATH did not disappoint! Read more”

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Best 5 Days Tanzania Private Luxury Safari with luxury Lodges - Day 2: Crossing toward Central Serengeti
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Best 5 Days Tanzania Private Luxury Safari with luxury Lodges

14.Best 5 Days Tanzania Private Luxury Safari with luxury Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $3,174

You’ll travel privately from Arusha or Moshi through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with a driver-guide. The plan includes game drives, picnic lunches, four breakfasts, four dinners, five lunches, and bottled water. Confirm the lodge arrangements, since the booking details describe accommodation inconsistently.

“The food from the café was really good. Though on the first day we carried our lunchbox to minimize expenses. Everything was well arranged and there was no funny business from this company. We were glad that they told us about every activity we can do there and Read more”

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8 Days Green Season Offer - Luxury Serena Safari - Day 2: Birdlife and elephants at Lake Manyara
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8 Days Green Season Offer – Luxury Serena Safari

15.8 Days Green Season Offer – Luxury Serena Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $3,978

Spend eight days with Gilmag Safaris on a private Tanzania circuit using Serena hotels and lodges. Watch for tree-climbing lions at Manyara, elephants beneath Tarangire baobabs, the Serengeti migration, and black rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater. Pickup is offered, and meals are included.

“We had the time of our lives in Tanzania being hosted by Gilmag Safaris. Gilmag Safaris was amazing in all regard. I chose Gilmag Safaris because they were very prompt with their response. Their costs included a full itinerary and a booking for tRead more”

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