Luxury Safari
Exclusive category lodges and camps, private game drives in the early morning, flights instead of long drives on request.
from 649 USD per person per dayfor 6 people
Tanzania safari with personal guide and private vehicle
Privately guided and individually planned: your own vehicle, an English-speaking guide, route that follows the animals. From 280 USD per person per day for 6 people at Classic level; your quote arrives from Arusha within 24 hours.
5.0 from 45 reviews on Tripadvisor · local operator in Arusha
- Private safariA private vehicle, your own route, no strangers travelling with you.
- Guide speaks EnglishLicensed guides from Wildfinder's own team in Arusha.
- Reply within 24 hoursQuote with route, accommodation and price per person.
- Licensed in TanzaniaTALA licence 033221, member of the TATO association.
Every safari with Wildfinder Safaris is a private safari: private vehicle, personal guide, your own route. "Tailor-made" is therefore not a separate product, but the rule.
For special occasions there are the luxury safari, the family safari and the honeymoon in Tanzania. All three build on the same routes. The four sample itineraries below show what is possible in seven to fourteen days; every day can be swapped, and you can always add a day.
7-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Seven days for the two classics: three nights in the central Serengeti, one morning in the Ngorongoro Crater, starting and ending in Arusha. The shortest safari covering both parks.
7 daysArusha to Arusha
2 parksSerengeti, Ngorongoro
from 2,378 USDper personfor 6 people
Sample itinerary, individually customisable · accommodation in three levels: Classic, Premium, Exclusive
12-Day Classic Tanzania Safari
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro in twelve days, with no day’s drive longer than six hours. Ideal for anyone who wants to see each park at a relaxed pace.
12 daysfour parks in the north
from 3,354 USDper personfor 6 people
Sample itinerary, individually customisable · accommodation in three levels: Classic, Premium, Exclusive
14-Day Big 5 Safari & Zanzibar
Nine nights on the mainland with Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, then four nights on the beach on Zanzibar.
9 + 4Nights on the mainland and Zanzibar
1¼ to 2 hFlight to Zanzibar
from 3,322 USDper personfor 6 people
Sample itinerary, individually customisable · accommodation in three levels: Classic, Premium, Exclusive
11-Day Great Migration Northern Serengeti
Eleven days with Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the central Serengeti, ending with two nights in the northern Serengeti, between July and October, when the herds cross the Mara River. The route is planned according to where the herds are, not by the calendar.
11 daysJuly to October
from 4,178 USDper personfor 6 people
Sample itinerary, individually customisable · accommodation in three levels: Classic, Premium, Exclusive
More sample itineraries: 16 safaris, on their own or with Zanzibar
All trips are sample itineraries. Duration, parks and accommodation category are adjusted after your enquiry. The starting prices are per person in the Classic category. Each card shows how many people they are based on.
Tarangire Day Safari
from 361 USD per personfor 6 people
7-Day Big 5 Safari in Tanzania
from 2,546 USD per personfor 6 people
11-Day Great Migration Southern Serengeti
from 3,738 USD per personfor 6 people
11-Day Great Migration Western Serengeti
from 4,183 USD per personfor 6 people
14-Day Premium Big 5 Safari
from 4,327 USD per personfor 6 people
7-Day Compact Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
from 1,465 USD per personfor 6 people
9-Day Tanzania Highlights with Safari & Zanzibar
from 1,701 USD per personfor 6 people
10-Day Zanzibar Holiday with Safari Hop-In
from 2,227 USD per personfor 6 people
13-Day Big 5 Safari & Zanzibar
from 2,972 USD per personfor 6 people
14-Day Honeymoon Safari in Tanzania & Zanzibar
from 3,104 USD per personfor 2 people
14-Day Honeymoon Safari with Serengeti & Zanzibar
from 4,035 USD per personfor 2 people
14-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holiday
from 2,709 USD per personfor 6 people
14-Day Great Migration Southern Serengeti & Zanzibar
from 3,486 USD per personfor 6 people
14-Day Great Migration Northern Serengeti & Zanzibar
from 3,711 USD per personfor 6 people
14-Day Safari & Zanzibar Mix
from 2,768 USD per personfor 6 people
14-Day Great Migration Western Serengeti & Zanzibar Holiday
from 3,417 USD per personfor 6 people
Daniel, Nelly, Sara and Aaron advise you personally and plan your trip with you.
Request a trip nowNo obligation. Reply within 24 hours.
Facts and figures
- Seats per vehicle
- 6, all window seats
- Driving time Arusha to central Serengeti
- 7.5 hours by road, or flight
- Best time to travel
- June to October (dry season)
- Travel ideas on this page
- 20 tours, 1 to 14 days
Parks, best months and driving times from Arusha
The route follows the animals, not the calendar. The table shows when each park is worth visiting and how far it is from Arusha.
| Park | Best months | What you see there | From Arusha |
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All year roundPeak June to October | Elephant herds, baobabs, riverbanks with animals in the dry season | ||
June to OctoberFlamingos in the rainy season | Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, groundwater forest on the lakeshore | ||
All year round | Rhinos, lions and buffalo in a small area on the crater floor | ||
All year round | Big cats on the Seronera River, kopjes, open plains | ||
December to March | Herds from December, wildebeest calving near Ndutu from January to March, cheetahs on the short-grass plains | ||
July to October | Herd crossings on the Mara River |
How your safari takes shape
Five steps from your enquiry to pick-up at the airport. None of it is binding until you book.
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Today
Enquiry
Travel dates, people and preferred level, three minutes in the form.
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Within 24 hours
Your proposal
Route, accommodation and price per person from Arusha.
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Until it's right
Customisation
Swap days, change level, add Zanzibar.
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With the booking form
Booking
The booking is made with the signed booking form. Deposit when booking, balance before departure. Details under payment.
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On the day of arrival
Pick-up in Arusha
Your guide waits at Kilimanjaro Airport, with the vehicle for the whole trip.
Request a trip nowNo obligation. Reply within 24 hours.
Safari variants for special occasions
The same parks and guides, a different focus: more comfort, a child-friendly pace or time for two.
Family Safari
Short drives, lodges with a pool and family rooms, one vehicle with six window seats for the whole family.
from 2,622 USD per personfor 4 people
Honeymoon in Tanzania
Safari for two and beach days on Zanzibar, accommodation with a view instead of a large resort.
from 3,104 USD per personfor 2 people
Guests on their safari with Wildfinder
“The trip was dreamlike! We saw an extreme variety of animals and nature. Our guide was super […]. The chosen accommodation and the programme were perfectly tailored to us and everything ran smoothly. […] the trip can be designed entirely according to one's own wishes and the mixture of personal advice and the great safari with good guides guarantees an awesome experience.”
Larissa A.Switzerland · July 2026 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German 
“We would like to express our thanks for the unforgettable trip to Tanzania. […] A big thank you goes to our guide Robson, who, through his love of nature and the animal world, gave us a wonderful week. Through his knowledge we gained an incredible impression.”
Kirsten N.January 2026 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German 
“We were in Tanzania for the 2nd time with our guide Gabriel. […] This time he had recommended Wildfinder Tours & Safaris to us. This recommendation can only be passed on. […] The safari was magnificent, the stages easy to manage, the lodges and camps authentic and well equipped. […] We always felt well looked after and welcome as friends. At the time of the great migration we were able to observe an incredible number of animals with their young.”
Angelika G.Ibbenbüren · January 2026 · Tripadvisor · Translated from German
5.0 from 45 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 has its own vehicles and guides, 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).
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 45 reviews
Your safari gives back
Every trip with Wildfinder Safaris supports both projects in the region.
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.
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.
What guests want to know before their first safari
Is a private safari more expensive than a group safari?
Per person, yes, but in return your group sets its own route, pace and departure times. For a worked example, see private safari or group safari.
Does the guide speak English?
Yes, the guides at Wildfinder Safaris speak English. More under Does my safari guide in Tanzania speak English?.
How much does a safari cost per day?
Wildfinder’s own trips cost from 280 to 769 USD per person per day, depending on the accommodation category and group size: Classic from 280 to 400, Premium from 352 to 472, Exclusive from 649 to 769. All values are starting rates; the lower value applies to 6 people, the higher to 2 people. For the breakdown, see safari costs.
How does payment work?
Deposit on booking, balance before departure. Details under deposit and balance payment.
When is the best time to visit?
June to October for the dry season, December to March for the Ndutu region in the southern Serengeti, where the wildebeest calve from January to March. A month-by-month guide is at best time to visit Tanzania. Which route the herds take through the Serengeti is explained in the guide Great Migration in the Serengeti.
How many people fit in the vehicle?
Six window seats per safari vehicle; for more people, a second vehicle with its own guide. Every vehicle is serviced before every safari and carries a spare tyre.
Enquire now, free of charge: get your Tanzania proposal
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