What You Need to Know: The 10-day private luxury safari costs from US$8,840 per person for two travelers in the December-to-March version, when the last two nights are at Ndutu among the calving herds, and from US$9,605 from July to October, when they are near the Mara River in the northern Serengeti and you fly back to Arusha. Airport transfers, a night in Arusha, eight safari nights at luxury lodges and camps, all park fees, the crater service fee and a private Land Cruiser with your own Mweka-trained driver-guide are included.
Who Is the 10-Day Private Luxury Safari For?
It is for travelers who want the whole northern circuit and the Great Migration in one trip, with time to enjoy the lodges between game drives. Two nights in each of the main areas mean fewer early departures and more relaxed days, and the last two nights follow the herds: at Ndutu for the calving season, or near the Mara River for the crossings. It suits a honeymoon, a milestone birthday or anyone who wants one long, complete safari rather than several short ones.
| This safari suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You want every major northern park and the migration | You have a week: the 7-day private luxury safari covers the four classic parks |
| You prefer two nights in each place to a new lodge every night | The river crossings are all you want: the 7-day luxury river-crossing safari spends three nights at the Mara River |
| You are traveling in the calving or crossing season | You'd like a beach finish: add Zanzibar, or see our 14-day honeymoon safari and Zanzibar |
10-Day Private Luxury Safari Itinerary, Day by Day
This is the December-to-March version; from July to October, days 8 to 10 change as shown after the itinerary. Day by day:
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Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro, a night in Arusha
Airport pickup and the drive of about an hour to your Arusha hotel. Your guide meets you in the evening to plan the days ahead.
Stay: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana, Gran Meliá Arusha or Four Points by Sheraton, or similar.
Airport pickupArushaDinner, depending on your arrival -
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire
About two hours to Tarangire and an afternoon game drive along the river among elephants and baobabs.
Stay: Elephant Springs by Karibu Camps, Maramboi Tented Lodge or Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge, or similar, two nights.
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Day 3: A full day in Tarangire
A whole day to explore the quieter corners of the park: the swamps in the south, the river and the baobab country, with lions, giraffes and a great variety of birds. The day for a Tarangire balloon flight (US$460 per person) if you add one.
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Day 4: Lake Manyara and Karatu
A game drive at Lake Manyara through the groundwater forest to the lake shore, then up to Karatu in the Ngorongoro highlands for a night at a farm lodge.
Stay: Gibbs' Farm, Acacia Farm Lodge or Escarpment Ngorongoro, or similar.
Forest and lakeLake Manyara, KaratuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 5: The Ngorongoro Crater, a night on the rim
Down to the crater floor for a game drive among lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and the chance of a black rhino, then up to your lodge on the rim for sunset over the crater.
Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Lion's Paw, or similar.
Crater game driveNgorongoroBreakfast, picnic lunch, dinner -
Day 6: Into the central Serengeti
Across the highlands and down onto the Serengeti plains to the Seronera area, with a game drive on the way to your lodge.
Stay: Four Seasons Serengeti, Serengeti Serena Lodge or Nyota Luxury Tented Camp, or similar, two nights.
Serengeti plainsCentral SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 7: A full day in the central Serengeti
A day for the big cats of the Seronera valley and the kopjes, at your own pace. The day for a sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti (US$490 per person) if you add one.
Lions and leopardsCentral SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 8: South to Ndutu and the calving herds
South to the short-grass plains around Ndutu, where the herds gather to give birth from late January to March, with lions, cheetahs and hyenas close behind.
Stay: Malaika Ndutu Luxury Camp or Masek Tented Lodge, or similar, two nights.
Migration herdsNdutuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 9: A full day with the herds
A whole day on the plains with a picnic, following the herds and the predators; your guide decides where to go from what the other guides report that morning.
Calving and predatorsNdutuBreakfast, picnic lunch, dinner -
Day 10: Ndutu to Arusha and Kilimanjaro airport
A last game drive, then the drive back through the Ngorongoro highlands to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for an evening flight. It is a long drive, so many guests add a night in Arusha before flying home.
DepartureNdutu, ArushaBreakfast, lunch box
How the 10-Day Luxury Safari Changes with the Season
The first seven days stay the same all year; the last three follow the migration. How they change, and what each version costs per person for two travelers:
| Months | Days 8 to 10 | From, per person (2 travelers) |
|---|---|---|
| December to March | Two nights at Ndutu with the calving herds, then the drive back to Arusha | US$8,840 |
| July to October | Two nights near the Mara River in the northern Serengeti (Malaika Mara River Luxury Camp, Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge, Mara Mara Tented Lodge or River Camp, or similar), then a scheduled flight from Kogatende to Arusha | US$9,605 |
| April to June and November | Two nights where the herds are in your month, usually the central or western Serengeti | Quoted for your dates |
River crossings are never guaranteed, and the herds' timing follows the rain. See the Great Migration by month to check where they usually are.
Where You Stay on the 10-Day Private Luxury Safari
Night by night, the lodges we book at luxury level, always "or similar":
| Night | Area | Luxury lodges (or similar) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arusha | Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana, Gran Meliá Arusha, Four Points by Sheraton |
| 2–3 | Tarangire | Elephant Springs by Karibu Camps, Maramboi Tented Lodge, Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge |
| 4 | Karatu | Gibbs' Farm, Acacia Farm Lodge, Escarpment Ngorongoro |
| 5 | Ngorongoro Crater rim | Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, Lion's Paw |
| 6–7 | Central Serengeti | Four Seasons Serengeti, Serengeti Serena Lodge, Nyota Luxury Tented Camp |
| 8–9 | Ndutu, or the northern Serengeti | Malaika Ndutu Luxury Camp, Masek Tented Lodge; or Malaika Mara River Luxury Camp, Serengeti Ark Safari Lodge, Mara Mara Tented Lodge, River Camp |
Seasonal migration camps fill first, often many months ahead for February and August, so they are the first lodges we confirm when you book.
How Much Does the 10-Day Private Luxury Safari Cost?
From US$8,840 per person for two travelers in the calving-season version. The price per person falls as more travelers share the vehicle:
| Travelers | Luxury, per person | Same route at mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$11,455 | US$8,085 |
| 2 | US$8,840 | US$5,905 |
| 3 | US$8,345 | US$5,145 |
| 4 | US$8,190 | US$5,250 |
| 5 | US$8,020 | US$4,925 |
| 6 | US$7,970 | US$5,030 |
The July-to-October version, with two nights near the Mara River and the flight from Kogatende to Arusha, costs from US$9,605 per person for two travelers and US$8,955 each for four.
Park fees on the 10-Day Private Luxury Tanzania Safari
All of these are in the price; the 2026 rates for reference (Ndutu lies in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area):
| Fee | 2026 rate (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarangire National Park | About US$59 per person per 24 hours |
| Lake Manyara National Park | About US$59 per person per 24 hours |
| Serengeti National Park | US$82.60 per person per 24 hours |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area (also charged when you drive through) | US$70.80 per person per 24 hours |
| Concession fee (nights inside the parks and on the crater rim) | Per person per night, by season |
| Ngorongoro crater service fee | US$295 per vehicle per descent |
What the 10-Day Private Luxury Tanzania Safari Includes
Included every time you book this safari:
- Airport pickup and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- A night at a luxury hotel in Arusha and eight safari nights at luxury lodges and camps
- Meals on safari as listed in the itinerary
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, charging points and a fridge, and your own Mweka-trained driver-guide
- All park, conservation and concession fees, and the Ngorongoro crater service fee
- From July to October, the scheduled flight from Kogatende to Arusha
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included in the 10-Day Private Luxury Tanzania Safari price
Not in the price:
- International flights and visas (US$100 for US citizens)
- Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance, US$44 per adult from October 1, 2026 (we can help you buy it)
- Travel insurance, including medical evacuation
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Drinks, except where a lodge includes them, and personal items
- Optional activities, such as a sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti (US$490 per person) or Tarangire (US$460)
- An extra night in Arusha at the end, which we can add
How to Book the 10-Day Private Luxury Safari
Tell us your month, the number of travelers (with children's ages) and whether you'd like the calving or the crossing version through the form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com. We reply with a written quotation that names every lodge for your dates. A 30% deposit confirms the safari and the balance is paid on arrival, by Pesapal (card or mobile money) or bank transfer in US dollars; cancellations follow our booking terms.
Common Questions About the 10-Day Private Luxury Safari
Short answers to the questions our guests ask us most often:
How much is a 10-day luxury safari in Tanzania?
Our 10-day private luxury safari costs from US$8,840 per person for two travelers from December to March and from US$9,605 from July to October, when it includes a flight from the northern Serengeti to Arusha.
Does the 10-day luxury safari include the Great Migration?
Yes. The last two nights follow the herds: at Ndutu for the calving season from December to March, or near the Mara River for the crossings from July to October.
Why two nights in each place?
It means fewer packing days, more relaxed mornings and a full day in each main area, which is when you see most.
Can we add Zanzibar at the end?
Yes. From the northern Serengeti or Arusha you can fly to Zanzibar for a few beach days at a luxury hotel; ask us to add them.
Are the migration crossings guaranteed?
No. The herds' movements follow the rain. Two nights in the right area give you a good chance, and we check reports from guides in the field before you travel.
Should You Book the 10-Day Private Luxury Tanzania Safari?
Book it if you want one complete safari: every major northern park, the migration in season and two nights in most places, from US$8,840 per person. Time it for December to March or July to October to get the most from the last three days.
With less time, the 7-day private luxury safari covers the classic parks, or compare all our luxury Tanzania safaris.