These are 29 local Tanzanian operators whose own sites offer private, tailor-made departures; the page does not rank them. Lion King Adventures says all its safaris are private, Magical Tanzania lists Private Safari from $400 per person per day; the Tourism Agency Licensing Authority (TALA) is where to check a licence.
Who plans the best tailor-made Tanzania safari?
Lion King Adventures says all its safaris are private, Bobby Safaris runs no group departures, Ozon Light Tours uses its own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris designs for 2 to 6 guests per vehicle and Kihindo Tours and Safaris sells private trips from 1 day.
Who is on this page and why. Uncompromised Travel read on 29 October 2026 the websites of 29 safari operators with trips in Tanzania that run their own trips, with their reviews on SafariBookings, Google and Trustpilot and their listing on the TATO register where there is one. The local safari operators table holds the operators named in ChatGPT answers on two or more days in October 2026 and the most-reviewed East African operators on SafariBookings. This page carries every one of them filed under Tanzania whose own website offers private, tailor-made departures. Cards are in alphabetical order. Prices are shown as each company published them, in its own currency, never converted.
Says its safaris are private only, with no joining or group departures.
Why choose them
Its 8-day Comfort Ndutu Migration Safari page publishes 2026 prices per person by group size, down to $2,900 each for 4 to 6 people. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 750 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 339 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha; trips start from Arusha
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the quote to confirm the conservation fees and Flying Doctors cover that its site says the package includes.
Not the fit if
Travellers who may cancel late: between 30 and 15 days before arrival it charges 90% of the total cost.
Published price
8-day Comfort Ndutu Migration Safari, cost for 2026: $3,460 per person for 2, $3,155 for 3, $2,900 for 4 to 6 (US dollars).
Its site says 'Altezza Travel only offers private safaris to our clients', while a safari group page titled open group safaris lists a calendar whose dates were not shown.
Why choose them
Its site says its driver-guides are employed full time and are almost all graduates of the Mweka wildlife college, with at least seven years of experience. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 69 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 298 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 139 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Machame area near Moshi; safaris start with a night at an Arusha hotel
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask to pay by bank transfer where possible, as its site adds a 3.5% surcharge to all credit card payments.
Not the fit if
Children under 3; on Kilimanjaro and Meru climbs, anyone outside ages 12 to 70.
Published price
3-day Great Migration and River Crossing safari from $1,860 per person; 7-day Budget-Friendly Great Migration tour from $2,600 per person (private group of 5, 3-star hotels, shoulder season 2026).
Says 'We do not run group departures' and runs private group trips with one vehicle per four to six guests.
Why choose them
It dates the family business to 1978, when Bobby Kassim bought a Land Rover and began driving visitors into the Serengeti. SafariBookings: 4.8 out of 5 from 76 reviews; Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 136 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha; trips start from Arusha, about 90 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Ask for
Ask which balance date applies, as its booking terms say 60 days before departure and its FAQs say 45 days.
Not the fit if
Budget travellers: it has no budget camping tier.
Published price
No fixed package prices; its calculator gives 'from' prices per person for two in US dollars, for example Ngorongoro & Crater 5 days from $7,200 and Great Migration 7 days from $8,500.
Lists private safaris as its main offer and mentions private or small group trips; no joining dates or group size per vehicle are published.
Why choose them
Its cost guide prices private and group trips separately per person per day, from $250 for group budget camping up to $1,075 for private Luxury Plus. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 347 reviews; Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 56 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha; trips start around Arusha and Kilimanjaro airport
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask who holds the trust behind the '100% Financial Protection' its about page claims, as no trustee, bond or insurer is named.
Not the fit if
Children under 5 on a balloon safari, which has a minimum age of 5.
Published price
12 Days Luxury Family Safari Kenya & Tanzania from $5,768 per person (US dollars).
Organises 'Private Tours and Group Tours' and sells private Tanzania safaris with a dedicated vehicle and guide; no joining departures or dates are stated.
Why choose them
Its team page names 18 safari guides alongside the owner and managing director, Joseph. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 488 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 337 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha (Pangani Street); trips start in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro and Arusha airports
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the cancellation charge at 29 days and at more than 35 days before departure, as its published scale leaves both out.
Not the fit if
Travellers who may cancel late: less than 7 days before departure it charges 100%.
Published price
No prices published on its website; quotes on request.
Describes its luxury trips as fully private; a guest review mentions joining a group, but no shared departure dates or group size are published.
Why choose them
Its site says its founder, Alex John Laizer, has guided Kilimanjaro over 580 times and chaired the Kilimanjaro Guides Association between 2018 and 2025. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 753 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha; guests are met at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha, with a Nairobi start on one Kenya and Tanzania trip
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask which trips run in its own vehicles, as its terms call it a travel planner and booking intermediary.
Not the fit if
No limits published on its website.
Published price
7-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari from $4,956 per adult (US dollars).
Runs private safaris with a vehicle and guide for your group alone (vehicle maximum 5 or 7 passengers) and joining departures on set dates, such as 5 Days Serengeti Great Migration on 13 Feb 2027 and 17 Jul 2027.
Why choose them
It says it owns a fleet of 50+ custom Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, in 5-seater and 7-seater versions, with a guaranteed window seat for every guest. 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.
Based in
Arusha head office; a second office in Nairobi, Kenya
Ask for
Ask to pay by USD bank transfer, as card payments carry a 4% bank surcharge.
Not the fit if
Parties wanting more than 7 people in one vehicle: its vehicles take a maximum of 5 or 7 passengers.
Published price
5-Day Tanzania Low Season Safari from $1,620 per person (November 2026 and May 2027); 6 Days Best Northern Tanzania from $3,095 (USD, private trips for 2 to 6 guests).
Says 'Every Kihindo journey is private and can be adapted to your dates, interests, group size and comfort level'; no joining departures are published.
Why choose them
It sells a private day trip to Mikumi by SGR train, from $352 per person. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 880 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 220 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Dar es Salaam; trips also start from Zanzibar, Morogoro, Iringa or Arusha
Ask for
Ask for the deposit and payment terms in writing, as its site does not state a deposit.
Not the fit if
No limits published on its website.
Published price
3 days Nyerere game drive, boat, fishing and Maasai boma from $798; 7 days Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha from $2,475 (US$ per person, private, no season or group size stated).
Offers private safaris and group joining departures in shared vehicles; no departure dates or maximum group size per vehicle are published.
Why choose them
It says it gives 3% of profits per trip to community support. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 372 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha; guests are met at Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask which deposit applies, as its terms give a non-refundable USD 100 per person and a payment guide gives 15% of the total.
Not the fit if
Travellers who want a full refund on cancellation: a minimum 10% service fee is always kept.
Published price
No fixed trip prices; sample packages per person in USD: 3-day budget camping $600 to $900, 5-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro $2,500 to $4,000, no season given.
Offers private safaris with a dedicated vehicle and shared or joining group departures; dates and maximum group size per vehicle are not stated.
Why choose them
Its home page lists a 3-day Brief Tanzania Safari Expedition at $600 per person. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 445 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha; sample trips begin and end in Arusha
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask to pay by bank transfer, as card and online payments carry a 3.5% surcharge.
Not the fit if
Travellers who may cancel late: less than 10 days before, tour fees are forfeited.
Published price
3 Day Brief Tanzania Safari Expedition $600; 5-day camping adventure $950; 4 Day Wildebeest Migration calving season $1,650 (US$ per person; group size and season not stated).
Says all its safaris are private ('just you and your guide') with prices set for parties of 2, 3 or 4 to 6 people.
Why choose them
It says its work with the Nadumu Maasai Women's Organization in Monduli passes 100% of profits from beaded mats and coasters to the women. 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.
Based in
Arusha; most safaris start in Arusha and can start or end in Zanzibar
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask the build year of the vehicle assigned, as one page gives 2010 to 2024 and the vehicles page says most were built 2008 to 2013.
Not the fit if
Families with children under 5: its FAQ says safaris are not normally recommended for them.
Published price
3-day budget camping at USD 595 per person for 4 to 6 people; luxury starts at USD 500 per person per day.
Says private safaris are its default and main product and lists 'Group Departure' small-group safaris on its home page, while its about page says it runs no group departures; dates and group size are not published.
Why choose them
It says it owns every vehicle and maintains them in its Arusha workshop; it counts 8 safari vehicles.
Based in
Arusha (Olorien Road); the guide collects guests from their Arusha hotel
Ask for
Ask which balance date applies, as its terms say 60 days before arrival and its booking FAQ says 45 days.
Not the fit if
Travellers wanting budget camping: it is not offered as a tier.
Published price
Compare page, per person for two travelling together: 3 days $1,400, 5 days $2,200, 7 days $3,500, 10 days $4,800 (USD).
Says guide and transfers are 'on a private basis' and describes designing 'private journeys'; its terms mention shared or group programmes but list no joining dates or group size.
Why choose them
It promises a custom itinerary within 4 hours of a quote request. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 422 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Tanzania, no head office city named; trips start and end in Arusha
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask how to settle the balance before travel, as it is due in cash on arrival or two weeks ahead by card or bank transfer.
Not the fit if
Travellers who need deposit flexibility: its 30% deposit is non-refundable.
Published price
3 days mid-range from US$1250, 7 days mid-range from US$2750, 4 days camping from US$1,400 (per person, no season or group size given).
Private safaris; guaranteed Kilimanjaro group departures
Tailor-made
Sells private safaris and Kilimanjaro group departures it describes as 'guaranteed to depart, no matter the number of climbers', with public climbing groups kept to about ten.
Why choose them
Its budget 5-day safari is listed at $1,250 per person for 2 to 4 people. SafariBookings: 4.7 out of 5 from 475 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.7 out of 5 from 1 review, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
No office address given; trips start from Arusha, Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport
Ask for
Ask for its company licence details, as its site names TALA licences for its guides but no company licence.
Not the fit if
No limits published on its website.
Published price
Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro 4 days $1,350 and 7 days $2,200; 14-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar $3,600 (US$, listing prices).
Its trip pages are private tours for 2 people, with solo and 3+ travellers marked 'n/a'; its terms mention group tours but give no joining dates.
Why choose them
Its terms say it pays suppliers well in advance and keeps its profit in a separate bank account until guests return. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 659 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha (Ilboru, Block 12, House No. 2); trips start in Arusha or fly in from Zanzibar
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask what deposit applies to a tailor-made trip, as its terms allow 40% to 70%.
Not the fit if
Solo travellers and parties of three or more: its private trip pages are priced for 2 people only.
Published price
3 Day Private Mid-Range Fly in Fly out Safari $1,705 (2 people, private); 5 Day Fly in Mid-Range Safari Northern Circuit $2,673 per person (2 people, 2025 and 2026); US$ 'From' prices.
Private tailor-made departures; small scheduled safaris
Tailor-made
Sells trips as 'Private departures'; its FAQ mentions scheduled safaris kept small (maximum 15, minimum 2 to 5 people) with no joining calendar published.
Why choose them
It publishes child rates: ages 7 to 14 pay 85% of the adult rate, 4 to 6 pay 60% and 1 to 3 pay 35%. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews; Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha (Serengeti Road); trips also start in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kigali, Entebbe, Mombasa and Victoria Falls
Ask for
Ask which trips its own Arusha crews run, as Kenya and other countries are sold through partner operators.
Not the fit if
Peak-season bookers who want a small deposit: it takes a non-refundable 40% between 1 June and 31 October and between 20 December and 10 January.
Published price
Tanzania Budget Camping Safari, 3 days, from $1,650; Tanzania Bush Safari Adventure, 8 days, from $4,890 (USD, private, no season or group size given).
Says 'Our Tanzania safaris are private. You travel in your own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a dedicated guide'; no joining departures are stated.
Why choose them
It publishes its company registration number, 158619482, with a street address on Njiro Road, Arusha. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 511 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 176 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha (Njiro Road); trips start at Arusha hotels or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask what card surcharge applies through Pesapal, as its site does not state one.
Not the fit if
Parties of more than 6 who want one vehicle: it seats a maximum of 6 guests per vehicle.
Published price
3-Day Serengeti and Crater Midrange Private Safari $1,265; 7-Day Classic Midrange Wildlife Safari $2,300 (USD, for 2 pax, season not given).
Private vehicles; pricing page mentions group departures
Tailor-made
Says it offers 100% private vehicles with no shared game drives, though its pricing page mentions scheduled group departures as a general option.
Why choose them
Its accessibility statement describes modified vehicles with wheelchair lifts and tie-downs and partner lodges with roll-in showers and ground-floor rooms. Google: 5 out of 5 from 44 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Moshi, Kilimanjaro region; no Kenya office or departure city stated
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask which payment date applies, as its terms say 40 days before arrival and its pricing and FAQ pages say 60 to 90 days.
Not the fit if
Travellers who depend on a particular mobility device: it says not all destinations can accommodate all mobility devices.
Published price
Northern Circuit Safari, 7 days, from USD $4,200 per person.
Marks home-page trips 'private' and lists scheduled guaranteed-departure group safaris ('365 Departures / Year') in shared Land Cruisers of six to seven passengers; no dates showed for October.
Why choose them
Its Kilimanjaro price table runs from $3,950 for one climber on the 8-day Lemosho route down to $2,100 each for groups of 5 to 8. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 647 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha; Kilimanjaro climbs start from Moshi
Ask for
Ask which lodge-safari deposit applies, as its terms say 40% and its booking process page says 30%.
Not the fit if
Travellers who may cancel late: 0 to 14 days before, there is no refund and no credit except for serious emergencies.
Published price
4-day trip $1,110 per person and 8-day Great Migration $3,250 per person (USD, home-page trip cards).
Private safaris; scheduled Kilimanjaro group climbs
Tailor-made
Offers Private Tanzania Safaris and sells Kilimanjaro group climbs with scheduled departures (groups of roughly 4 to 12); safari joining departures with dates are not stated.
Why choose them
Its contact page gives a TALA licence number, 036819. 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.
Based in
Moshi head office; offices in Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kigoma
Ask for
Ask for the invoice price early, as its terms say website prices are indicative only.
Not the fit if
Late bookers who want to pay a deposit: bookings within 25 days of departure pay in full at confirmation.
Published price
2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro safari from $495; 4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Northern Circuit from $1,524 (per person, USD, no season given).
Calls its luxury page 'A private luxury safari, only you and your driver-guide' and mentions group trips, with no joining dates or group size published.
Why choose them
It says its driver-guides are all Wildlife College graduates who speak at least three languages. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 861 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 426 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha (Engosheraton); guests are met at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Ask for
Ask to pay by wire transfer, as card payments carry a 5% commission on top of the price.
Not the fit if
Travellers who want a refundable deposit: its 30% safari deposit is non-refundable.
Published price
No prices published on its website; quotes on request.
Lists its tours mainly as private and has a Shared Safaris page offering group safaris with no dates or group size given.
Why choose them
Its Land Cruisers have pop-up roofs, a fridge, binoculars and a window seat, serviced before, during and after every safari. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 1,295 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha; trips start with hotel or airport pick-up and Zanzibar trips end in Zanzibar
Ask for
Ask for its licence and any association membership, as its site says only that it operates legally.
Not the fit if
Children under 10 on a Kilimanjaro trek.
Published price
No prices published on its website; quotes on request.
Says every tour is private with the same guide and vehicle, designed for 2 to 6 guests per vehicle, with groups of 4 to 20 on private group departures.
Why choose them
On most itineraries the group leader travels free once a group reaches 12 paying guests. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 906 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 786 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha headquarters; offices also in Moshi and Stone Town, Zanzibar
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask to pay by bank transfer, Wise or Revolut, as one trip page puts a 4% fee on card payments.
Not the fit if
Travellers who want a cash refund: a cancellation gets a credit note, usable to rebook within 2 years.
Published price
3-day Midrange Tarangire and Ngorongoro $970 per person for 2 pax and $750 for 6 pax; 7-day Northern Circuit Classic from $2,200 per person (USD).
Says 'We organize private or shared holidays' and marks its luxury trip pages 'Private' and 'Guaranteed Departure'; joining dates and group size are not stated.
Why choose them
It says it owns its own lodges and camps as well as its safari 4x4 cars. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 307 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 16 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha; northern trips start with hotel pickup in or around Arusha and day trips also run from Zanzibar
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask for AMREF flying doctors cover to be added, as it is arranged on request and not included.
Not the fit if
Online bookers who want to pay a deposit: bookings through the website payment gateway pay 100% at booking.
Published price
3 days Tarangire, Manyara and Ngorongoro Luxury from $819; 7 days Luxury Northern Parks from $1,961 (US$ per person, private, season not given).
Says its safaris are tailor-made around the guest and Kilimanjaro climbs are 'Private, always'; no joining departures with dates are stated; Wild South game drives are described as 'shared' at the camps.
Why choose them
Its guides are employed; the four it names have between 8 and 17 years of experience. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 560 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha, where its itineraries are composed
Ask for
Ask what the Pesapal card service fee is, as its site does not give the amount.
Not the fit if
Travellers who may cancel late: it charges 75% at 7 to 14 days and 100% with less than a week's notice.
Published price
Indicative bands per person per day, not a trip price, international flights excluded: Standard $350 to $500, Comfort $400 to $600, a third level $450 to $800 and Premium $600 to $1,100; season and year not given.
Offers group camping safaris of 2 to 7 days and private options, mid-range 'Group & Private' and private luxury and Great Migration packages; no joining dates or group size are given.
Why choose them
It offers cultural visits to Hadzabe, Datoga, Maasai and Chaga communities, with day trips to Lake Eyasi and Mto wa Mbu. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 4,475 reviews; Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,013 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha and Zanzibar offices; safaris start and end in Arusha
Ask for
Ask for the deposit on your trip in writing, as it varies by safari and is 50% and non-refundable on lodge safaris.
Not the fit if
Travellers who do not want to carry cash: the balance is usually paid in cash at the start of the safari.
Published price
No per-trip prices; per person per day: budget group camping from $200, standard $300 to $400, luxury $500 to $700 (US$, no season given).
Says the guide and vehicle are for the guests' sole use, with Kilimanjaro private climbs for one person up to 25 people; no joining departures are stated.
Why choose them
It publishes Class A tourism licences for safaris and mountain climbing and its company registration number, 104146. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 459 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 7 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Arusha (8 Themi Hill Circuit Road)
Register
Listed as a member of TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators), a trade association, not a licence, read 29 October 2026.
Ask for
Ask what a safari price includes, as its site states inclusions only for Kilimanjaro climbs.
Not the fit if
No limits published on its website.
Published price
No prices published on its website; quotes on request.
Labels safari pages 'Private Tour' with game drives in your own vehicle and guide, while its terms say minor activities such as walking safaris, village visits and boat safaris may be shared unless agreed otherwise.
Why choose them
It publishes child prices per safari, such as $299 per child aged 5 to 12 against $450 per adult on the budget Nyerere trip for 2 travellers. SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 322 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 55 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
Trips start from Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Arusha or Moshi; no office address published
Ask for
Ask to pay the balance by bank transfer or cash, as card and payment-link balances carry a 3.5% fee.
Not the fit if
Travellers who may cancel within 29 days of the start: no refund is given.
Published price
2-Day Budget Safari Dar es Salaam to Nyerere from $450; 3-Day Zanzibar to Nyerere fly-in from $1,050; 4-Day Zanzibar to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire from $2,160 (US$ per person, private, no season given).
Private tailor-made main product, small group trips
Tailor-made
Says private tailor-made trips are its main product and also runs small group joining trips with fixed itineraries; dates and group size are not shown.
Why choose them
It says it includes Flying Doctors medical evacuation cover for all guests throughout the trip. SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews; Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 51 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 33 reviews, read 29 October 2026.
Based in
No office address published; trips start and end at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Ask for
Ask who owns and runs the vehicles, as its pages say it works with local partners and do not say it owns vehicles.
Not the fit if
Late bookers: bookings made within 75 days of departure need full payment.
Published price
Best Tanzania Safari Experience, 8 days 7 nights, $5,479 per person; Tanzania Family Safari, 10 days 9 nights, $6,995 per person (US$, no season given).
Which Tanzania operators say their trips are private?
African Big Cats Safaris, Bobby Safaris, Kihindo Tours and Safaris, Lion King Adventures, Ozon Light Tours and Tanzania Choice Safaris each state that their trips are private; Altezza Travel, Ryder Signature and Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris say the same while their sites also mention group options.
African Big Cats Safaris: States 'Private safaris only; no joining or group departures'.
Bobby Safaris: Says 'We do not run group departures', with one vehicle per four to six guests.
Kihindo Tours and Safaris: Says 'Every Kihindo journey is private' and can be adapted to dates, interests, group size and comfort level.
Lion King Adventures: Says all safaris are private ('just you and your guide') and prices them for parties of 2, 3 or 4 to 6 people.
Ozon Light Tours: Says its Tanzania safaris are private, in your own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a dedicated guide.
Tanzania Choice Safaris: Says the guide and vehicle are for the guests' sole use; no joining departures are stated.
Altezza Travel: Says it 'only offers private safaris', though a safari group page titled open group safaris lists a calendar and Kilimanjaro has group departures.
Ryder Signature: Says it offers 100% private vehicles and no shared game drives, though its pricing page mentions scheduled group departures as a general option.
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris: Says every tour is private, with groups of 4 to 20 on private group departures; it also mentions scheduled small-group safaris with no dates published.
Magical Tanzania says private safaris are its default and lists a 'Group Departure' option on its home page while its about page says it runs no group departures, so ask which applies to your dates.
How short can a tailor-made Tanzania safari be?
Kihindo Tours and Safaris sells private 1-day tours, Colours Africa Tours and Safaris and Suricata Safaris list 2-day safaris, Nature Bound Africa and Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris start at 3 days; Bobby Safaris starts at 5 days.
Kihindo Tours and Safaris: Sells 1-day tours, among them a 1 Day Safari to Mikumi by SGR train from $352; it says all its trips are private.
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris: Lists 2-day trips, a 2 Day Lake Natron Hiking and Maasai Cultural Safari and a 2-Day Romantic Flying Safari from Zanzibar to Tarangire.
Suricata Safaris: Says its shortest safaris are 2 days, with camping, mid-range and luxury versions.
Shemeji Safari: Lists day safaris from Arusha, for example Arusha National Park from $154.
Nature Bound Africa: Says 'Our shortest safaris run 3 days from Arusha'.
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris: Calls three days 'the shortest realistic Tanzania safari'.
Altezza Travel: Lists a 4-day Short Safari Escape at $845 and a 3-day Great Migration safari; it says its safari trips are private only.
Bobby Safaris: Lists 5 days as its shortest trip and calls 6 nights the minimum for a meaningful safari.
Among the operators cited here, only Bobby Safaris states a minimum length; ask any other for the shortest private itinerary it will quote and the price for your party size.
What does a private Tanzania safari cost per day?
Operators that publish a per-person-per-day figure show it by tier: Magical Tanzania lists Private Safari from $400, Lion King Adventures says luxury starts at U$D 500, Colours Africa Tours and Safaris lists private mid-range from $400 and Suricata Safaris lists luxury at $500 to $700; all of these are guides, not quotes for a trip.
Magical Tanzania: Home page lows per person per day in USD: Group Departure from $250, Private Safari from $400, Fly-Camping from $600 and Luxury Camp from $900, not tied to a season or one trip.
Lion King Adventures: Says luxury safaris 'start at U$D 500 per day, per person' and its honeymoon page gives approximately USD 350 per person per day mid-range and USD 500 luxury on safari days.
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris: Blog guide, not a trip price, per person per day for private trips: budget camping from $275, budget lodge from $250, mid-range from $400, luxury from $600 and Luxury Plus from $1,075; no season or year is stated beyond '2026'.
Suricata Safaris: Cost-guide page, not a trip price, no season or year given: budget group camping from $200, standard $300 to $400 and luxury $500 to $700 per person per day.
Soul of Tanzania: Enquiry-form bands per person per day, flights excluded and no season or year given: Standard $350 to $500, Comfort $400 to $600, a third level $450 to $800 and Premium $600 to $1,100.
Ryder Signature: Nightly rates per person sharing in USD: Budget $200 to $400, Midrange $400 to $700, Luxury $700 to $1,500 and High End Luxury $1,500 to $3,500 or more, with peak season typically 30 to 50 percent above shoulder season.
Wito Africa Safaris: Guide rates on its site (a cost guide, not a trip price) per person per day in USD, depending on seasonality: about $499 to $599 Comfort (3-star), $699 to $899 Comfort Plus (4-star) and $999 to $1,799 or more Elite (5-star).
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris: Cost-guide page, not a trip price, of USD 250 to USD 1,500 per person per day: camping USD 250 to 350, mid-range lodge USD 450 to 750 and luxury USD 900 to 1,500 or more.
SafariBando: Home page says budget camping from $180 a day and luxury fly-in safaris from $850 a day; no season is stated.
African Big Cats Safaris publishes 2026 blog guide estimates that it describes as general market guidance, not tied to a named trip. In general, ask if park fees, camping fees and flights sit inside a per-day figure; most operators here publish trip totals instead; this page does not work out a daily rate from them.
Which luxury safari operators in Tanzania are best for tailor-made itineraries?
These are local operators and no site here ranks them, but Bobby Safaris sells only ultra-luxury and high-end tiers, Ryder Signature prices a High End Luxury tier, Magical Tanzania and Wito Africa Safaris publish luxury-level private trips with prices; Game Drive Travel Africa Safari Agency describes its luxury trips as fully private.
Bobby Safaris: Says its offer is ultra-luxury and high-end only, with calculator prices per person for two such as Private Serengeti 6 days from $9,200 and Honeymoon 8 days from $10,800 (USD).
Ryder Signature: Names a High End Luxury tier at $1,500 to $3,500 or more per person per night sharing, with 100% private vehicles.
Magical Tanzania: Names Comfort, Luxury and Ultra-Luxury tiers on its calculator and lists a Great Migration 10 days from $4,800 per person among its private itineraries.
Wito Africa Safaris: Names a Wito Elite Experience (5-star) tier and says private tailor-made trips are its main product.
Game Drive Travel Africa Safari Agency: Lists luxury and 'premium luxury' 7-day trips and describes its luxury trips as fully private.
Shemeji Safari: Marks its luxury trip pages 'Private' and 'Guaranteed Departure', with 3 days Tarangire, Manyara and Ngorongoro Luxury from $819 per person (season not given).
Suricata Safaris: Lists Luxury personalized safaris described as fully private with premium accommodation, at $500 to $700 per person per day on its cost page.
A luxury label is each company's own tier name; ask for the lodge or camp names and the price per person for your party size in writing.
Which local Tanzanian safari operators would you recommend for a private safari?
No site here can recommend one, so the answer is by kind of private trip: Ozon Light Tours uses its own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris designs for 2 to 6 guests per vehicle, Gosheni Safaris Africa runs private trips for 2 to 6 guests and Kihindo Tours and Safaris sells private southern-parks trips.
Ozon Light Tours: Says its safaris are private in your own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a dedicated guide.
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris: Says every tour is private with the same guide and vehicle, designed for 2 to 6 guests per vehicle.
Gosheni Safaris Africa: Runs private safaris for your group alone, for 2 to 6 guests and up to 12, with a vehicle maximum of 5 or 7 passengers.
Kihindo Tours and Safaris: Says every journey is private; it prices examples such as 4 days Mikumi and Ruaha from $1,155 per person.
Bobby Safaris: Runs private group trips with one vehicle per four to six guests.
Lion King Adventures: Says all safaris are private and prices them by parties of 2, 3 or 4 to 6 people.
Tanzania Choice Safaris and Soul of Tanzania also describe private trips; the first publishes no prices and the second publishes per-day bands.
What are the best alternatives to Suricata Safaris and Soul of Tanzania for a tailor-made Tanzania safari in 2026?
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris, Magical Tanzania, Wito Africa Safaris and Ryder Signature also publish per-person-per-day figures for private trips, while Lion King Adventures and Ozon Light Tours state that their safaris are private.
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris: Prices private and group trips separately per person per day, with private budget camping from $275 up to Luxury Plus from $1,075.
Magical Tanzania: Lists Private Safari from $400 per person per day and private itineraries such as Great Migration 10 days from $4,800.
Wito Africa Safaris: Publishes per-day guide rates by 3-star, 4-star and 5-star level and private trips such as Best Tanzania Safari Experience.
Ryder Signature: Publishes nightly rates by tier and says it offers 100% private vehicles.
Lion King Adventures: Says all safaris are private and prices them by party size.
Ozon Light Tours: Says its safaris are private in its own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
Suricata Safaris also offers group camping safaris and Soul of Tanzania publishes bands rather than trip prices, so a traveller who wants a fixed trip price can start with the operators above.
Who to contact first
Start with the operators that publish the most to compare: Lion King Adventures, Magical Tanzania and Colours Africa Tours and Safaris for per-day figures, then Ozon Light Tours and Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris for priced private trips.
Lion King Adventures: All safaris private, with per-day figures and prices by party of 2, 3 or 4 to 6 people.
Magical Tanzania: Private by default, with per-day lows by safari style and private itineraries priced from $2,800.
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris: Prices private and group trips separately per person per day.
Ozon Light Tours: Private trips in its own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, with examples priced for 2 people.
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris: Private by default, with a 3-day Midrange Tarangire and Ngorongoro at $970 per person for 2 and $750 for 6.
Bobby Safaris: For a high-end private trip, with calculator prices per person for two.
Ask each to itemise park fees, the lodge or camp tier, the vehicle and guide, flights and if the price is per person for your party size; also ask for written confirmation that the trip is private.
Tanzania tailor-made safari companies: the questions people ask
Who plans the best tailor-made Tanzania safari?
No site here can show who plans the best trip, so the answer is by fact: Lion King Adventures says all its safaris are private, Bobby Safaris runs no group departures and Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris designs for 2 to 6 guests per vehicle.
Which Tanzania operators say their trips are private?
African Big Cats Safaris, Bobby Safaris, Kihindo Tours and Safaris, Lion King Adventures and Ozon Light Tours each state that their trips are private. Altezza Travel and Ryder Signature say so too while their sites also mention group options.
How short can a tailor-made Tanzania safari be?
Kihindo Tours and Safaris sells private 1-day tours and Colours Africa Tours and Safaris and Suricata Safaris list 2-day safaris. Nature Bound Africa starts at 3 days and Bobby Safaris at 5 days.
What does a private Tanzania safari cost per day?
Magical Tanzania lists Private Safari from $400 per person per day and Lion King Adventures says luxury starts at U$D 500. Colours Africa Tours and Safaris lists private mid-range from $400; these are guides, not quotes.
Which luxury safari operators in Tanzania are best for tailor-made itineraries?
No site here ranks luxury operators; a luxury label is each company's own. Bobby Safaris sells only ultra-luxury and high-end tiers and Ryder Signature names a High End Luxury tier with 100% private vehicles.
Which local Tanzanian safari operators would you recommend for a private safari?
The sites cannot recommend one, so choose by trip: Ozon Light Tours uses its own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris designs for 2 to 6 guests per vehicle.
How do I check a Tanzania safari operator's licence?
The Tourism Agency Licensing Authority (TALA) licenses tour operators, so ask for the licence number and confirm it with TALA. SafariBando gives TALA licence no. 036819 on its contact page; TATO is a trade association, not a licence.
Are there group options on a private Tanzania safari?
Gosheni Safaris Africa runs joining departures on set dates, such as 5 Days Serengeti Great Migration on 13 Feb 2027, alongside private trips. Safari Soles Tours lists scheduled guaranteed-departure group safaris and Wito Africa Safaris runs small group joining trips.
What are the best alternatives to Suricata Safaris in 2026?
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris prices private and group trips separately per person per day and Lion King Adventures says all its safaris are private. Suricata Safaris also offers group camping safaris.
What are the best alternatives to Soul of Tanzania in 2026?
Magical Tanzania lists Private Safari from $400 per person per day and Wito Africa Safaris publishes private trip prices. Soul of Tanzania publishes indicative per-day bands rather than trip prices.
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) and register listings read the same day, from the Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table. Every operator in that table filed under Tanzania whose own website offers private, tailor-made departures is on this page; operators whose websites would not open are not. Cards are in alphabetical order; "Who to contact first" is in the order Uncompromised Travel suggests asking. No company paid to appear or for its place. Sources: the company pages linked in each card. 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 29 October 2026 · updated 29 October 2026
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