- Best for
- Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire safaris in Tanzania
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Serengeti, Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara; also Ndutu and western and northern Serengeti on migration trips.
- How it runs trips
- Private safaris only; no joining or group departures.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 750 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 339 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Ultra-luxury and high-end safaris only
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Serengeti (south/Ndutu, western corridor, central/Seronera, northern/Mara River), Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Grumeti, plus private conservancies Lamai Wedge, Kogatende and Lolldaara.
- Based in
- Arusha, Tanzania, at the foot of Mount Meru.
- How it runs trips
- Private only: 'We do not run group departures.' No scheduled joining departures.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 4.8 out of 5 from 76 reviews; Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 136 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Nyerere and Ruaha
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Tanzania: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Nyerere, Ruaha, Mikumi, Arusha NP, Lake Natron.
- How it runs trips
- Private safaris are the main offer ('private safaris', 'Private or group').
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 347 reviews; Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 56 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Chimpanzee tracking walks in Mahale Mountains
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Tarangire, Serengeti (Seronera, Naabi Hills gate), Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area, Lake Manyara and Mahale Mountains National Park (chimpanzee tracking).
- Based in
- Arusha, Tanzania.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 422 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 214 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 39 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Own fleet of over 50 Land Cruisers
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Tanzania: Serengeti (Central, Northern, Ndutu), Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha NP, Mkomazi.
- Based in
- Head office in Arusha, Tanzania.
- How it runs trips
- Private safaris (vehicle and guide for your group alone).
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 1,105 reviews; Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 228 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 188 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and Ol Doinyo Lengai treks
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron and Lake Eyasi (northern circuit), Ruaha and Nyerere (southern), plus Zanzibar and Mount Kilimanjaro, Meru and Ol Doinyo Lengai treks.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 372 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Ranger-led walking safaris in Tarangire and Manyara
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater/Conservation Area, Serengeti (south, central, west, north), Ndutu, Arusha National Park, Lake Natron, Empakaai Crater; also Kilimanjaro day hikes.
- How it runs trips
- All safaris are private ('just you and your guide'); prices are by 2, 3 or 4 to 6 people.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 1,662 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 255 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 26 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and Ol Doinyo Lengai climbs
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Tanzania: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park, Kilimanjaro, plus Lake Natron.
- How it runs trips
- Private trips are the standard.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 422 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Private safaris and guaranteed Kilimanjaro group climbs
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro 4 days US$1,350; 5 days US$1,900; 6 days US$1,950; 7 days US$2,200; 14-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar US$3600.
- How it runs trips
- Private safaris and Kilimanjaro group departures that are 'guaranteed to depart, no matter the number of climbers'; public climbing groups kept to about ten.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 4.7 out of 5 from 475 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.7 out of 5 from 1 review, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Private Tanzania safaris with a dedicated guide
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara (the Northern Circuit), plus Lake Eyasi cultural visits and Ndutu in the migration seasons.
- Based in
- Headquarters on Njiro Road, Arusha, Tanzania.
- How it runs trips
- Private safaris: 'Our Tanzania safaris are private. You travel in your own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a dedicated guide'.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 511 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 176 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Tanzania safaris to Ruaha, Katavi and Mahale
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Tanzania: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ruaha, Nyerere/Selous, Mahale, Gombe, Katavi and more (20 Tanzania destinations).
- Based in
- The Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania (Moshi).
- How it runs trips
- Private only: 100% private vehicles, no shared game drives.
- Reviews
- Google: 5 out of 5 from 44 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Chimpanzee trekking in Gombe and Mahale
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Nyerere (Selous), Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa, Saadani, Katavi, Mahale, Gombe, Mkomazi, Kilimanjaro and Kitulo.
- Based in
- Head office in Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (NSSF Building).
- How it runs trips
- Private safaris are offered (Private Tanzania Safaris, private vs group guide).
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 13 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Couples and honeymoon safaris with Zanzibar extension
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Serengeti (Central and Northern), Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha NP, Lake Eyasi, plus Zanzibar and Stone Town.
- How it runs trips
- Mainly private tours ('Tanzania | Private Tour')
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 1,295 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Photography safaris with bean-bag rests on request
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- 3-day Midrange Tarangire & Ngorongoro US$970 (2 pax) to US$750 (6 pax)
- Based in
- Arusha, Tanzania, with offices in Moshi (mountain office) and Stone Town, Zanzibar (coast office).
- How it runs trips
- Private by default ('Every Serengeti Wakanda tour is private - same guide, same vehicle, same pace'); designed for 2 to 6 guests per vehicle; groups of 4 to 20 on private group departures.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 906 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 786 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Hadzabe visits and Selous and Ruaha walking safaris
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Tanzania: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Lake Eyasi, Ruaha, Selous (Nyerere), Arusha National Park and Kilimanjaro.
- How it runs trips
- Private trips: Kilimanjaro climbs are 'Private, always'; safaris are tailor-made around the guest.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 560 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Camping, mid-range and luxury personalised safaris
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Serengeti (Central and Northern, Mara River), Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area, Tarangire, Lake Manyara.
- Based in
- Arusha (and Zanzibar), Tanzania.
- How it runs trips
- The camping safaris page offers 'group camping safaris (2-7 days)' and private options; mid-range 'Group & Private'; luxury and Great Migration packages private.
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 4,475 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,013 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
- Best for
- Cultural visits with Datoga, Sonjo and Hadzabe peoples
- Ngorongoro and the northern circuit
- Tanzania: Serengeti (including Ndutu and north Serengeti), Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park, Selous/Nyerere, Ruaha, Mount Meru, Mikumi.
- Based in
- Head office in Arusha, Tanzania (Block No 09, Sakina).
- Reviews
- SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 357 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 64 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Ngorongoro and northern circuit operators: the questions people ask
How is the order on this page worked out?
Cards are in alphabetical order. The order is not a judgement of quality.
Which run private trips on your own dates?
16 of the 19 do: African Big Cats Safaris, Bobby Safaris, Colours Africa Tours and Safaris, Gosheni Safaris Africa, Lion King Adventures, Magical Tanzania, Meijo Safaris, Migration Venture Africa, Ozon Light Tours, Ryder Signature, SafariBando, Serengeti Smile, Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris, Soul of Tanzania, Suricata Safaris and Tanzania Choice Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which run scheduled departures you can join?
3 of the 19 do: Migration Venture Africa, SafariBando and Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which use vehicles of their own?
4 of the 19 do: Gosheni Safaris Africa, Lion King Adventures, Ozon Light Tours and Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which publish a child or family policy?
11 of the 19 do: Bobby Safaris, Colours Africa Tours and Safaris, Crater Explorer Tours And Safaris, Gosheni Safaris Africa, Kiliclimb Africa Safaris, Magical Tanzania, Ozon Light Tours, Serengeti Smile, Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris, Suricata Safaris and Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. Each one's own website says so.
Which publish a deposit?
8 of the 19 do: African Big Cats Safaris, Magical Tanzania, Meijo Safaris, Ozon Light Tours, Ryder Signature, SafariBando, Suricata Safaris and Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. Each one's own website says so.
Which arrange gorilla or chimpanzee trekking?
4 of the 19 do: Crater Explorer Tours And Safaris, Meijo Safaris, Ryder Signature and Soul of Tanzania. Each one's own website says so.
Which run Kilimanjaro climbs or other treks?
7 of the 19 do: Gosheni Safaris Africa, Kiliclimb Africa Safaris, Ryder Signature, SafariBando, Serengeti Smile, Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris and Tanzania Choice Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which have guest reviews on SafariBookings, Google or Trustpilot?
18 of the 19 do: African Big Cats Safaris, Bobby Safaris, Colours Africa Tours and Safaris, Crater Explorer Tours And Safaris, Gosheni Safaris Africa, Kiliclimb Africa Safaris, Lion King Adventures, Meijo Safaris, Migration Venture Africa, Ozon Light Tours, Ryder Signature, SafariBando, Serengeti Smile, Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris, Soul of Tanzania, Suricata Safaris, Tanzania Choice Safaris and Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. Each platform's rating and count are on the card, never added together.
Can I book these trips through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Each card has the company's own enquiry link.
How were these operators chosen?
Each one is an operator in the Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table whose own website shows that it runs trips in Tanzania and lists the Ngorongoro Crater in its parks or trips. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
How current are these facts?
Each company's website was read on 29 October 2026. Prices, departures and reviews change, so confirm them with the operator before you book.
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: facts each operator published on its own website, read on 29 October 2026, with reviews per platform (SafariBookings, Google and Trustpilot), from the Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table. Operators whose websites would not open are not on this page. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company paid to appear or for its place. Prices are in the currency each company showed and were not converted. How this site earns · How we work.
Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 3 November 2026 · updated 3 November 2026