Elephant with raised trunk against the light

Luxury Safari in Tanzania

Your private luxury safari combines selected Exclusive level accommodation with flexible stages. From 649 USD per person per day for 6 people, the reply arrives within 24 hours.

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5.0 from 46 reviews on Tripadvisor · local operator in Arusha

Your own driver-guideNo group, no other travellers: your guide accompanies only you.
Accommodation at the Exclusive levelSelected lodges and high-quality tented camps in the Exclusive category, in quiet locations.
Flexible trip planningYou agree the route, comfort and trip duration with the team before booking.
Zanzibar can be addedAfter the safari you can add days in a beach resort in Zanzibar.

A privately guided safari in the Exclusive category: selected lodges, high-quality tented camps and plenty of peace and privacy.

The route follows your wishes, not a fixed programme. Your guide stays at your side for the whole trip, and many lodges and camps offer private spaces. To finish, you can add beach days in Zanzibar. The team plans safari and beach as one trip.

Sample itineraries for your luxury safari

This sample itinerary passes through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. At Lake Eyasi you visit Hadzabe and Datoga. The price shown applies in the Classic category. The team in Arusha puts it together in the Exclusive category.

14-Day Big 5 Safari
14 days · Arusha National Park · Tarangire · Lake Manyara National Park · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
from 4,327 USD per personfor 6 people
Daniel, Nelly, Sara and Aaron advise you personally and plan your trip with you.
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Facts and figures

Recommended safari duration: 7 to 10 days or more
Exclusive safari day rate (from): 649 to 769 USD per person
Exclusive accommodation: Luxurious lodges & camps for the most discerning tastes
Big 5 Safari trip idea: 14 days, 5 parks

Classic, Premium and Exclusive compared

The table shows the three categories with accommodation and safari day rate; all values are starting rates. Exclusive stands for “Luxurious lodges & camps for the most discerning tastes” and includes game drives without a time limit. Flights instead of driving days can be planned on request; the route is then adjusted.

Safari day rate per person as a starting rate: the lower value applies for 6 people, the higher for 2 people.
Category	Accommodation	Safari day rate per person (from)
Classic	Authentic and comfortable camps & lodges	280 to 400 USD
Premium	Stylish camps & lodges with elevated comfort	352 to 472 USD
Exclusive	Luxurious lodges & camps for the most discerning tastes	649 to 769 USD

How your luxury safari takes shape

Five steps from your enquiry to being picked up at Kilimanjaro Airport. It only becomes binding once you book.

Today
Enquiry
Trip duration, comfort category, route and special experiences, three minutes in the form.
Within 24 hours
Your reply
The team replies, then Wildfinder develops your sample itinerary with you: selected lodges, route, price per person.
Until it's right
Customisation
You choose accommodation in the Exclusive category, book a flight instead of a driving day if you wish, and add Zanzibar.
With the booking form
Booking
With the signed booking form your trip is booked. The deposit (40%) is due immediately after you receive the invoice. You pay the balance no later than 8 weeks before the start of the trip. If you book less than 8 weeks before, the full trip price (100%) is due with the invoice. Details under Payment.
On the day of arrival
Pick-up
Your guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport, and the team remains reachable during the trip.

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More trips in Tanzania

All trips come from the same team in Arusha. These pages give you more ideas for planning your trip.

Lion and lioness walking side by side through the grass

Tanzania Safari

The private safari with a personal guide and a private vehicle, with Classic, Premium or Exclusive category accommodation.

from 1,465 USD per personfor 6 people

Four-poster bed with white curtains on the white sandy beach of the Zuri Zanzibar lodge against a turquoise sea

Zanzibar Holiday

Beaches, culture and water sports in Zanzibar, as a trip in its own right or as an extension after the safari.

from 598 USD per personfor 6 people

Kilimanjaro with the Kibo summit and Mawenzi above the clouds and savannah

Kilimanjaro Climb

The ascent of Kilimanjaro as a guided tour, tailor-made like every trip from Wildfinder Safaris.

from 1,714 USD per personfor 6 people

Two children in a safari vehicle with a herd of elephants in the background

Family Safari

The flexible safari for families: adapted driving days and a private vehicle with six window seats for the whole family.

from 2,622 USD per personfor 4 people

Couple watching an elephant from a safari vehicle in Tarangire National Park

Honeymoon

The private honeymoon: a safari for two and beach days in Zanzibar, with the route and accommodation as you wish.

from 3,104 USD per personfor 2 people

Two giraffes in the savannah with mountains in the background

Tanzania Trips

All sample itineraries at a glance: safaris, mountain and beach, with duration and price per person.

from 598 USD per personfor 6 people

Guests on their luxury safari

“From the first moment of contact with Wildfinder, I knew we were in exceptionally good hands. Daniel spent a lot of time with me organizing a custom safari to fit our goals and desires. […] Once we arrived at the airport, Ebenezer took splendid care of us, expertly driving, educating, answering endless questions on vegetation, birds, animal behaviors, etc., all with enthusiasm and humor. The balloon ride over the migration was spectacular. Breathtaking.”
Janice K.January 2026 · Tripadvisor
“Individual advice exactly according to our ideas, superbly done. Contact via internet and also telephone super. Advice first class. In Tanzania organisation perfect and everything as agreed. […] I can really recommend Wildfinder.”
Adnan D.Austria · July 2026 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German
“The trip was excellently organised from the very beginning and everything worked out. We had an extremely experienced […] tour guide, Franzis, who knew every animal and everywhere knew where the spots with the most animals were. Franzis was also simply very pleasant as a person and we had a super safari. Daniel, who had organised everything and was also the contact person, also did a super job. […] If we were to do a safari again, only with Wildfinder and with Franzis as tour guide.”
Thomas F.October 2025 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German

5.0 from 46 reviews · View all reviews on Tripadvisor

Planned and guided by Wildfinder Safaris in Arusha

Wildfinder Safaris (Wildfinder Tours & Safaris Limited) plans private Tanzania safaris, Zanzibar stays and Kilimanjaro climbs. The tour operator, founded in 2018 by four Tanzanian and German partners, is based in Usa River near Arusha. The team works with guides, has access to 12 vehicles, is reachable locally during the trip and looks after guests in German, English and Spanish. Wildfinder Safaris holds TALA licence 033221 and is a member of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO).

More about the Wildfinder Safaris team

Two guests and a guide giving a thumbs-up in front of a safari vehicle

Locally run in Tanzania, certified guides, fair prices

Reply within 24 hoursThe team replies to every enquiry within 24 hours.
Direct local operatorThe German-Tanzanian team is based in Usa River near Arusha.
Certified guidesSome guides have 10 to 20 years of experience; the team trains juniors with Francis.
Fair and clear pricesYou book without intermediaries, directly with the operator.

TALA 033221TALA tour-operator licence, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
TATOTanzania Association of Tour Operators
KilimanjaroKINAPA licence, Wildfinder Mountain Climbers
Tripadvisor5.0 based on 46 reviews

Your safari gives back

Every trip with Wildfinder Safaris supports both projects in the region.

Rhino standing facing forward in tall grass in front of a steep overgrown hillside under low clouds

People · Mount Meru

Nkoaranga Orphanage

The Nkoaranga orphanage at the foot of Mount Meru has existed since 1997; around 30 children up to the age of three live there with 12 carers. Instead of a fixed contribution, Wildfinder Safaris regularly buys supplies for the orphanage: groceries, toiletries and similar items.

More about the Nkoaranga Orphanage

Wildlife · Mkomazi

WildlifeNOW

WildlifeNOW is a Kora Project programme at Mkomazi National Park: it protects black rhinos and African wild dogs, maintains their populations through breeding and safeguards the ecosystem. It also raises awareness in the surrounding communities, and Wildfinder Safaris supports the programme.

More about WildlifeNOW

Questions about your luxury safari

When can you go on a luxury safari?

Tanzania can be visited all year round. July to October and the Christmas weeks are high season, when accommodation costs the most. April and May are the cheapest, but it rains; from 15 March to 15 May, national park entry fees are also lower. More: best time to visit Tanzania.

How long should your safari last?

At least 7 to 10 days. That way the trip stays relaxed and you have enough time for the most important parks. Beach days in Zanzibar come on top.

Which accommodation is planned?

You stay in selected lodges and high-quality tented camps in the Exclusive category, with plenty of privacy. Your proposal lists the properties on your route.

What changes in the Exclusive category versus Classic and Premium?

Classic: “Authentic and comfortable camps & lodges”; Premium: “Stylish camps & lodges with elevated comfort”; Exclusive: “Luxurious lodges & camps for the most discerning tastes”. For Premium and Exclusive, the chosen lodge determines the surcharge compared with Classic. Game drives without a time limit are part of the Exclusive category; flights instead of driving days can be booked on request. Your guide stays with you for the entire trip at every level. The safari day rate starts from 649 USD per person for 6 people, and from 769 USD for 2 people.

Which trip idea suits a long luxury safari?

The 14-Day Big 5 Safari leads through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the west, centre and south of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. At Lake Eyasi you visit the Hadzabe and Datoga people. The price shown for the trip applies in the Classic category. The team in Arusha puts the trip together in the Exclusive category after your enquiry.

How much is a safari day in the Exclusive category?

The safari day rate is from 649 to 769 USD per person; the lower value is the starting rate for 6 people, the higher the starting rate for 2. For comparison: Classic costs from 280 to 400 USD, Premium from 352 to 472 USD per person, also as starting rates. More: safari costs.

Which special experiences are possible?

Private bush dinners, sundowners in the wilderness and wellness options at the accommodation. Whatever is possible on your route, the team will plan into your sample itinerary.