The 15 Best Safaris in Tanzania

Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast - Seronera: the dependable year-round option

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

Float over the Serengeti at sunrise, watch wildlife from the air, then enjoy champagne and a full English bush breakfast under an acacia tree.

“Ballooning over the Serengeti is a must do experience. The pilot Kevin and all the support staff were highly professional making the entire event, pre and post flight thoroughly enjoyable. The post flight breakfast under an acacia tree was top notch with great food and excellent service. Thank you!”

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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

Review the Miracle Experience Serengeti balloon safari, with sunrise views, wildlife spotting, Champagne, bush breakfast, price, timing, and tips.

“This was the highlight of our trip to The Serengeti and an experience we’ll never forget. The views and vast expanse of The Serengeti are truly amazing. The experience was extremely well organised and we felt totally safe with our pilot, Ed. The champagne breakfast was delicious and a lovely ending to our flight.”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

3.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

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

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi for a full-day safari with game drives, bush lunch, expert guides, wildlife, and hotel transfers.

“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

4.4 Days Group Camping Safari

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

Four-day small-group camping safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with meals, game drives, and guides.

“We had a great experience on our 4-day camping safari. We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire National Park and saw many animals. The camp facitities were basic but sufficient and they had great views. Be aware that it can Read more”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

5.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

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

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day safari with game drives, bush lunch, flights, and an experienced guide.

“An incredible experience, absolutely loved the day! It was well organised from the pick up to the airport to boarding the flight and once landed in Selous. The guide was great, informative and did all he could for us to see as many animals as possible. I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking to do a day's safari from Zanzibar.”

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5 Days Group Camping Safari

6.5 Days Group Camping Safari

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

Five-day camping safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with meals, guides, game drives, and big-five chances.

“It’s a very well planned Safari that covers the top 4 national parks in Tanzania. Our guide was extremely well organized and went above and beyond to show us animals and birds and share information about it. The chef that cooked our mealRead more”

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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

Review of a 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro camping safari from Arusha, with game drives, meals, transfers, and small-group value.

“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

8.7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive

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

Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a private 7-day Tanzania safari with luxury stays and meals included.

“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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Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

9.Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 7 hours · from $90Best value

Review of Zanzibar’s Safari Blue lagoon trip, with snorkeling, dhow sailing, Kwale Island seafood lunch, sandbank stops, and practical booking tips.

“Omar was the tour guide and he was amazing since a beautiful experience. Highly recommend it.”

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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

10.Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

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

Spend five days on Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, from Serengeti game drives to Ngorongoro Crater, with meals and private guiding included.

“My husband and I had the best time on safari with Timba! We saw so many incredible animals and loved every minute! Sad it has come to an end!”

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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

11.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

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

A practical review of a 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari from Arusha, with game drives, budget camping, meals, fees, and booking advice.

“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

12.8 Days Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari from Arusha

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

Eight days of calving-season safari from Arusha, with Tarangire, Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, meals, camps, and private transport.

“We had an incredible experience on our trip, and it was made even more special thanks to our amazing drivers, Albert and Emanuel. Their professionalism, kindness, and positive energy truly made the journey unforgettable.”

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Group Safari 7 Days in Tanzania’s Main Parks

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

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

Seven-day group safari from Arusha through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Tarangire, with meals, park fees, and guided game drives.

“We made a five days safari driving around Tarangire national park, Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro crater and lake manyara! The safari organization was great, from the accomodation to the food and the experiences! Peter Jorrojick is a vRead more”

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10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari from Arusha

14.10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $5,512

Review of a 10-day Tanzania safari covering Serengeti migration country, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, camps, costs, and practical tips.

“Our extremely competent tour guide, George, was an amazing source of wildlife and flora knowledge. Always keen to find us exciting lion, leopard and cheetah experiences and photo opportunities. A thoughtful driver, well experienced in everything that is top class ‘safari’.”

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Tanzania Simba Safari – 5 Days

15.Tanzania Simba Safari – 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $2,897

A private 5-day Tanzania safari from Arusha, with two nights in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, meals, lodging, and an expert guide.

“We used Easy Travel for our Tanzania trip and Adrian was our wonderful driver and guide. Adrian was easy going and confident. His knowledge and skills were impressive. This is a great trip for families. I'm in my 70's and Adrian was always helpful and accommodating. His big smile and sense of humor is a plus. Be sure to request him for your safari experience.”

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