What You Need to Know: The 6-day luxury small-group safari costs from US$4,650 per person in a group of four and US$4,510 in a group of six, sharing rooms in pairs. A solo traveler joining a group, with a room of their own, pays from US$5,540. There are no fixed departure dates: we match travelers who ask for luxury level for the same dates, up to six per vehicle, each with a window seat. The price includes airport transfers, a night in Arusha, four safari nights at luxury lodges, all park fees and the crater service fee.
Who Is the Luxury Small-Group Safari For?
It is for travelers who want luxury lodges without paying for a whole vehicle: solo travelers, couples and friends who are happy to share game drives with like-minded people. The vehicle, the guide and the crater fee are split between everyone in the group, which is where the saving comes from; the lodges, meals and rooms stay the same as on a private luxury safari. It suits sociable travelers who don't mind agreeing the pace and the photo stops with others.
| This safari suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You'd like luxury lodges at a lower price | You want your own vehicle and to set the pace: the 7-day private luxury safari |
| You are traveling alone and want company on game drives | You are happy at mid-range or budget level: our joining safaris |
| Your dates are flexible by a few days | You need fixed dates with no change: a private safari, which we confirm at once |
How We Form a Luxury Small Group
Our small groups are put together on request, not on a fixed calendar. How it works:
- Tell us your preferred dates and that you'd like the luxury small-group safari.
- We look for other travelers who have asked for luxury level on the same or nearby dates.
- We suggest the best match: your dates come first, and nearby dates only if they give you a group.
- Once the group is confirmed, everyone pays a 30% deposit and we confirm the lodges.
- If no group forms, you can travel privately, at the private price, or move your dates; we tell you early.
6-Day Luxury Small-Group Safari Itinerary, Day by Day
A classic route with two Serengeti nights and a farm lodge in the highlands before the crater. 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, where you meet your guide and, if they have arrived, your fellow travelers.
Stay: Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana, Gran Meliá Arusha or Four Points by Sheraton, or similar.
Airport pickupArushaDinner, depending on your arrival -
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
About two hours to Tarangire and a day of game drives among the elephants and baobabs along the river.
Stay: Elephant Springs by Karibu Camps, Maramboi Tented Lodge or Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge, or similar.
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Day 3: Across the highlands to the central Serengeti
Over the Ngorongoro highlands and down onto the Serengeti plains, with a game drive in the Seronera area in the afternoon.
Stay: Four Seasons Serengeti, Serengeti Serena Lodge or Nyota Luxury Tented Camp, or similar, two nights.
Serengeti plainsCentral SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 4: A full day in the Serengeti
A whole day on the plains for lions, leopards and, in season, the migration herds. A balloon flight at sunrise is booked individually by those who want one (US$490 per person).
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Day 5: Serengeti to Karatu
A morning game drive, then back across the highlands to Karatu for a quiet night at a farm lodge.
Stay: Gibbs' Farm, Acacia Farm Lodge or Escarpment Ngorongoro, or similar.
Game driveSerengeti, KaratuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater, back to Kilimanjaro airport
An early descent to the crater floor for lions, buffaloes, zebras and the chance of a black rhino, then the drive back to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Crater game driveNgorongoro, ArushaBreakfast, picnic lunch
Where You Stay on the Luxury Small-Group Safari
Everyone in the group stays at the same luxury lodges, always "or similar":
| Night | Area | Luxury lodges (or similar) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arusha | Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana, Gran Meliá Arusha, Four Points by Sheraton |
| 2 | Tarangire | Elephant Springs by Karibu Camps, Maramboi Tented Lodge, Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge |
| 3–4 | Central Serengeti | Four Seasons Serengeti, Serengeti Serena Lodge, Nyota Luxury Tented Camp |
| 5 | Karatu | Gibbs' Farm, Acacia Farm Lodge, Escarpment Ngorongoro |
How Much Does the Luxury Small-Group Safari Cost?
The more travelers share the vehicle, the lower the price for each. Per person, sharing rooms in pairs, with the private price for comparison:
| Group | Luxury, per person |
|---|---|
| Group of 4 | US$4,650 |
| Group of 5 | US$4,530 |
| Group of 6 | US$4,510 |
| Solo traveler joining a group of 4, own room | US$5,540 |
| Private, 2 travelers (for comparison) | US$5,065 |
There is no separate single supplement: the solo price already includes a room of your own. At mid-range level the same trip costs from US$2,865 per person in a group of four.
Park fees on the 6-Day Luxury Small-Group Safari
Included in the price; the 2026 rates for reference:
| Fee | 2026 rate (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Tarangire 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 6-Day Luxury Small-Group Safari Includes
The price covers:
- Airport pickup and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- A night at a luxury hotel in Arusha and four safari nights at luxury lodges, with meals as listed
- A shared 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, a window seat for everyone (at most 6), charging points and a fridge
- A Mweka-trained driver-guide for the group
- All park, conservation and concession fees, and the Ngorongoro crater service fee
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included in the 6-Day Luxury Small-Group 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 Serengeti balloon flight (US$490), paid individually
Sharing a Vehicle on a Luxury Safari
A shared safari works best when everyone agrees a few simple things at the start:
- Rotate seats so everyone has time on each side of the vehicle.
- Agree the pace and the photo stops together, and keep voices low at sightings.
- Be on time for early departures; the first hour of light is the best.
- Groups usually agree one tip per vehicle per day for the guide, about US$40–60, and split it.
More on the choice is in our guide to private or group safaris in Tanzania.
How to Book the Luxury Small-Group Safari
Send your preferred dates, how flexible they are and the number in your party through the form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com, and we look for a group. 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 Luxury Small-Group Safari
Short answers to the questions our guests ask us most often:
Do you have fixed luxury group departure dates?
No. We match travelers who ask for luxury level as requests come in, starting from your preferred dates.
How many people share the vehicle?
Four to six. Every Land Cruiser has a window seat for each guest, and we never put more than six in a vehicle.
How much does a solo traveler pay?
From US$5,540 for the 6-day luxury small-group safari, with a room of your own; there is no separate single supplement.
What if no group forms for my dates?
You can travel privately at the private price, or move your dates to join a group; we let you know early.
Is the lodge the same as on a private luxury safari?
Yes. Only the vehicle and guide are shared; the lodges, rooms and meals are the same.
Should You Book the 6-Day Luxury Small-Group Safari?
Book it if you want luxury lodges and don't mind sharing game drives: from US$4,650 per person in a group of four, or US$5,540 traveling solo with your own room, against US$5,065 for two traveling privately. If your dates are fixed or you want to set the pace, choose the 7-day private luxury safari.
See all our luxury Tanzania safaris.