Tanzania · PRIVATE
The 15 best private tours you can book today, with the price, the length of the day and who each one suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
Spend about two hours walking Stone Town with a private guide such as Mohammed, Imran, or Ally Jape. Expect historic landmarks, narrow lanes, carved doors, markets, cathedrals, and local advice on food and sightseeing. Hotel pickup is available in Stone Town by advance request.
“I wrote to the operator via Viator to ask to reschedule the date by 1 day. I got no reply and consequently missed the tour”
Walk Stone Town for three hours with a private guide such as Khameez, Mau, Kassim, or Sahin. See the former slave market, Darajani Market, Sultan Palace, House of Wonders, Old Fort, Freddie Mercury’s birthplace, Zanzibar doors, and local coffee spots. Entry fees and hotel transfers cost extra.
“I really enjoyed this tour with Maulid. He was very knowledgeable about stone town and it’s history. I would definitely recommend.”
Spend six days with a private Lion King Adventures guide across four northern Tanzania parks. Expect elephant herds in Tarangire, predator sightings in the Serengeti, crater wildlife, Manyara birdlife, mid-range lodges, full board, and airport or Arusha drop-off.
“Lionking is the way to go. They were super flexible responsive and extremely professional from the very beginning to the very end! And our safari guide Mecky has been incredible thru and thru ! Not”
Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver exploring Stone Town, Changuu, and Jambo Spice Farm. Expect historic buildings, giant tortoises, a boat ride with loaner snorkeling gear, tropical fruit tasting, and spice demonstrations. Guides may include Amina, Ibrahim, Ali, or Amira.
“Great tour! Had a great time learning about the history of Zanzibar. Take extra cash to tip your local guides and driver”
You’ll travel privately from Arusha with a guide and chef, visiting four major parks in five days. Expect elephants at Tarangire, sunrise game drives in Serengeti, a crater descent at Ngorongoro, and birdlife at Lake Manyara, with two nights of camping and lodge stays.
“Where do you start My guide Praise was the animal whisperer, they came We saw everything I've been home in UK now for a week and I'm still struggling to express how amazing this trip was Please trust this company, My jaw is still so dropped I can't Express The food was amazing I saw a black rhino 🦏 Lions feeding Leopard Cheetah Baby elephant Everything Just everything You must go ❤️❤️❤️”
Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a private five-day safari with a dedicated guide, included meals, lodging, park fees, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Laban, Enoch, Juma, and Andrew have led past departures, but ask who will accompany your group.
“We had the most incredible 5-day safari and were lucky to have Laban as our guide – he was actually nominated as best guide last year, and I couldn’t agree more!”
Travel privately from Arusha through four of Tanzania’s best-known wildlife areas. Expect elephant-filled Tarangire, sunset in the Serengeti, a sunrise game drive, Ngorongoro’s black rhino country, and flamingos at Lake Manyara. Guide assignments vary, with past safari teams including Tom, Bashir, Edward, Andrew, and Francis.
“An amazing experience like no other. Each day was a visual overload. The people, the scenery, the food and lodging, and of course the wildlife were all far beyond my expectations.”
You’ll travel in a private 4x4 with a dedicated guide from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Guides such as Elias, Ezekiel, Mandela, Amiri, and Lewis are associated with the operator, though your assigned guide varies. Expect full board, airport pickup, and long game-drive days.
“The trip was amazing and much more than I ever expected! Amazing landscape, thousands of animals near by, extraordinary camps, good organisation and a very helpful guide & driver. Thank you so much for this unique and stunning experience!”
Take a private three-hour boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island with a guide such as Mohammed, Musa, or Babu. Hear the island’s story, meet giant tortoises, snorkel over coral rocks, and relax on the beach. Boarding may require walking through shallow water.
“The trip went very smoothly and our guide Joseph was very helpful and knowledgeable in everything we discussed. All in all, a worth while experience!”
Walk Stone Town with guides such as Haji, Hamdu, Hamid, or Sullemani, visiting the museum, Arab Fort, markets, Freddie Mercury’s house, and Lloyd Mathew’s monument. Then boat to Prison Island for giant tortoises, swimming, and beach time. Pickup is included within Stone Town.
“Very clever guide, helpful vise man, which like explein not only history of Zanzibar but actual local lifeto and answer all questions for us.”
Set out from your Zanzibar hotel with a private vehicle and crew for three stops: dolphin watching in the northeast, snorkeling at Mnemba Island Reef, and swimming at a calm sandbank. Ahmed and Msomali are among the guides praised for patient help, though timing and communication can vary.
“The fact that we saw dolphins and swim with them that was great, but a tour is not just made of that; Since the beggining the communication with the crew were hard in the way that they only instruct you but don't explained what gonna happen. i was feeling that Read more”
Walk Stone Town with a private guide such as Abdalla, Cosmo, Amina, or Issa, visiting the Old Fort, former slave market, markets, baths, cathedrals, and famous doors. The route can follow your interests, with a 4:30 pm start for sunset and the night market.
“A truly amazing experience of stone town, our guide (Abdalla) was amazing and so knowledge. Loved every second and well worth doing.”
Start in Arusha at 7:30 am for three parks in three days. You will see Lake Manyara’s flamingos and tree-climbing lions, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, and search Tarangire’s baobabs for elephants. Rupia Adventure provides a private vehicle, guide, accommodation, and meals.
“Overall, a very well organized professional experience. Matt, the owner, was incredibly flexible and accommodating when planning the trip. He was very communicative and responsive and helped make this trip stress free.”
Visit a Zanzibar spice farm with a private guide, taste fresh fruit and spices, and enjoy a Swahili lunch before exploring Stone Town. Guides such as Abdul, Kassim, and Omar offer tailored explanations in several languages, with stops at the Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, City Market, and Old Slave Market.
“Un grand merci à Kassim pour Stone Town, sa patience, son érudition et son très bon français !”
Set out from Arusha in a private 4x4 with a safari guide for five days across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect long game drives, Seronera camping, picnic lunches, and close views of elephants, big cats, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and hippos. Ask about guides such as Rocky, Mandela, or Gordon.
“We took a 5 day shared tent safari and went to Tangariro first, then Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was the perfect order with the crater as biggest highlight. It was an amazing experience, we saw 4 out of Big Five. Food was amaRead more”
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