What You Need to Know: The 10-day private safari costs from US$5,085 per person for 2 travelers at mid-range level, including airport transfers, nine nights' accommodation, five days in the Serengeti, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. It is long enough to follow the migration in any month and to see the Serengeti's different regions.
Is the 10-Day Tanzania Private Safari Right for You?
Choose this if you want a deep Serengeti experience: time to see the central, western or northern regions depending on the season, and to wait at a sighting rather than move on. It suits photographers, returning safari travelers and anyone who wants to slow down. If you also want Tarangire, ask us to add it.
| This safari suits you if… | Consider another safari if… |
|---|---|
| You want five days in the Serengeti | You have seven days: the 7-day safari |
| You want to follow the migration | You want only the migration highlights: the migration safari |
| You are a photographer or returning visitor | You want culture and Lake Natron: the 8-day safari |
The 10-Day Tanzania Private Safari Route at a Glance
Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha – Lake Manyara – Serengeti (5 days) – Ngorongoro – Karatu – Arusha.
| Day | Route | Driving or flying | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival, Arusha | About 1 hour from the airport | Arusha |
| 2 | Lake Manyara | About 2 hours | Lake Manyara area |
| 3 | Lake Manyara – Serengeti | About 6 hours with a game drive | Serengeti |
| 4–7 | Serengeti, following the season | Game drives | Serengeti |
| 8 | Serengeti – Ngorongoro | About 4 hours after a morning drive | Ngorongoro highlands |
| 9 | Ngorongoro Crater | Short drives | Karatu |
| 10 | Return to Arusha | About 2.5–3 hours | — |
10-Day Tanzania Private Safari Itinerary, Day by Day
The middle of the safari is planned around your dates: your guide moves you to the part of the Serengeti that suits the season.
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
You are met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and taken to your Arusha hotel, with a safari briefing from your guide.
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Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
A game drive through groundwater forest, open grassland and the lake edge, with elephants, giraffes, monkeys and plenty of birdlife, and your lunch box at a picnic site. The night is in the Lake Manyara area.
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Day 3: Lake Manyara to the Serengeti
Through the Ngorongoro highlands and onto the Serengeti plains, with a game drive to your camp.
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Day 4: Central Serengeti
Game drives around Seronera, the Serengeti's best area for big cats all year.
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Day 5: Full day in the Serengeti
An early start for cool hours and active predators, with a picnic lunch or a break at camp.
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Day 6: Following the season
You move towards the part of the Serengeti that suits your dates. In season that may mean the migration herds, which go where the rain and grass are: the southern plains from December to March, the west around June, the north from July to October.
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Day 7: Final Serengeti day
A last full day in the area that suits the season, with time to wait at sightings.
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Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
A morning game drive, then the drive to the Ngorongoro highlands for the night inside the Conservation Area.
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Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater
A game drive on the crater floor among lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos and, with luck, black rhino. The night is in Karatu.
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Day 10: Return to Arusha
A slow morning and the drive back to Arusha or the airport.
ReturnHighlandsBreakfast
Where You Stay and What You Eat on the 10-Day Tanzania Private Safari
| Night | Area | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arusha | Parachichi House, The Charity Hotel | Greenside Hotel, Samora River Lodge | Arusha Coffee Lodge, Gran Meliá Arusha |
| 2 | Lake Manyara area | Fig Tree Lodge, Ngare Lodge | Moonbow Lodge, Manyara's Secret | Lake Manyara Serena Lodge |
| 3 | Central Serengeti | Maboresho Tented Camp, Nyani Campsite | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Serengeti Classic View Camp | Serengeti Serena Lodge, Four Seasons Serengeti |
| 4 | Central Serengeti | Maboresho Tented Camp, Nyani Campsite | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Serengeti Classic View Camp | Serengeti Serena Lodge, Four Seasons Serengeti |
| 5 | Central Serengeti | Maboresho Tented Camp, Nyani Campsite | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Serengeti Classic View Camp | Serengeti Serena Lodge, Four Seasons Serengeti |
| 6 | Central Serengeti | Maboresho Tented Camp, Nyani Campsite | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Serengeti Classic View Camp | Serengeti Serena Lodge, Four Seasons Serengeti |
| 7 | Central Serengeti | Maboresho Tented Camp, Nyani Campsite | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Serengeti Classic View Camp | Serengeti Serena Lodge, Four Seasons Serengeti |
| 8 | Ngorongoro crater rim | Ngorongoro Wild Camp, Simba Campsite | Ngorongoro Safari Lodge, Ang'ata Ngorongoro | Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, Lion's Paw |
| 9 | Karatu | Crater Rim Inn, Country Lodge Karatu | Karatu Tented Lodge, Pamoja Farm Villas | Gibbs' Farm, Acacia Farm Lodge |
How Much Does the 10-Day Tanzania Private Safari Cost?
The 10-day private safari costs from US$5,085 per person for 2 travelers at mid-range level. Five nights inside the Serengeti carry park concession fees on top of the lodge rate.
| Travelers | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$5,265 | US$7,020 | US$11,770 |
| 2 | US$3,510 | US$5,085 | US$8,710 |
| 3 | US$2,855 | US$4,565 | US$8,055 |
| 4 | US$2,855 | US$4,435 | US$8,060 |
| 5 | US$2,595 | US$4,250 | US$7,795 |
| 6 | US$2,635 | US$4,215 | US$7,840 |
Park fees on this route
| Fee | 2026 rate (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Lake Manyara National Park | About US$59 per person per 24 hours |
| Serengeti National Park | US$82.60 per person per 24 hours |
| Serengeti concession fee (nights inside the park) | Per person per night, by season |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area (also charged when you drive through) | US$70.80 per person per 24 hours |
| Ngorongoro crater service fee | US$295 per vehicle per descent |
What the 10-Day Tanzania Private Safari Price Includes
- Airport transfers
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and your own driver-guide for the whole safari
- All park fees and the Ngorongoro crater service fee
- Nine nights' accommodation at the level you choose
- Lunch box on safari days where needed; other meals at your lodges
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- 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 at lodges and personal items
- Arusha hotel nights and airport transfers, which we can add
- Optional activities such as a Serengeti balloon flight
Tips are the main extra. We suggest US$10–25 per person per day for your driver-guide, or US$40–60 per vehicle per day for a group, plus US$5–10 per guest per night for lodge staff. For this 10-day safari that is about US$100–250 per person for the guide. See our safari tipping guide.
10 Days Compared with 7 Days
The extra days all go to the Serengeti.
| 7-day | 10-day | |
|---|---|---|
| Serengeti nights | 3 | 5 |
| Tarangire | Yes | On request |
| Lake Manyara | No | Yes |
| Price from (2, mid-range) | US$3,680 | US$5,085 |
See the 7-day safari and the migration by month.
How to Book the 10-Day Tanzania Private Safari
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | 100% |
| 30–59 days | 90% |
| 15–29 days | 60% |
| 10–14 days | 25% |
| Less than 10 days, or a no-show | No refund |
What Else to Read Before You Book
This page covers what is particular to the 10-Day Tanzania Private Safari. The parts that work the same way on our other trips are explained once, in these guides:
- Serengeti National Park guide: the wildlife, the best areas and the season.
- Ngorongoro Crater guide: the wildlife, the best areas and the season.
- Lake Manyara National Park guide: the wildlife, the best areas and the season.
- Our safari vehicles: the Land Cruisers we use, pop-up roofs, charging and who drives.
- Best time for a Tanzania safari: month by month, with the rains and the migration.
- Airport transfers and nights in Arusha: getting from Kilimanjaro airport to the start of your safari.
- Zanzibar beach holidays: adding a few days on the coast after the safari.
- Safari safety tips: how game drives, camps and walks are kept safe.
- Vaccinations and travel health: malaria, yellow fever and what to ask your doctor.
- Tipping on safari: how much to give your driver-guide and lodge staff.
- Booking and cancellation terms: deposit, payment and refunds.
Common Questions About the 10-Day Tanzania Private Safari
Is the 10-day safari private?
Yes. Your vehicle and guide are for your group only, from Day 1 to Day 10.
Will we see the Great Migration?
With five Serengeti days we can usually reach the herds, but where they are depends on the rain. Tell us your dates for an honest forecast.
Can we add Zanzibar after the safari?
Yes. You can fly to Zanzibar from Arusha on Day 10. See our Zanzibar holidays.
Can we add Tarangire to the 10-day safari?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will add it to the route.
The Bottom Line
If you want the Serengeti at its own pace, with time to follow the season and wait at sightings, the 10-day safari is the one to book.
Send us your dates, the number of travelers and your lodge level through the booking form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com, and our sales team will reply with a written quotation.