What You Need to Know: The 7-day private luxury safari costs from US$5,845 per person for two travelers (US$5,370 each for four), including airport transfers, a night in Arusha, five 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. It runs all year; June to October and December to March are the strongest months. The same route at mid-range level costs from US$3,910.
Who Is the 7-Day Private Luxury Safari For?
It is the trip we suggest most often to first-time visitors who want comfort: long enough to see all four of the classic northern parks without early starts every day, with a rest night in Arusha after the long flight and two full nights in the Serengeti. It suits couples, families and friends traveling together, and it ends close to Kilimanjaro International Airport, so you can fly home or on to Zanzibar the same day.
| This safari suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You want the classic northern circuit at an easy pace | You are traveling from July to October and want the river crossings: the 7-day luxury river-crossing safari |
| You'd like two full nights in the Serengeti | You are traveling from January to March and want the calving herds: the 6-day luxury Ndutu calving safari |
| You have a week and want your own vehicle | You have ten days: the 10-day private luxury safari adds a second Tarangire night and two nights with the migration |
7-Day Private Luxury Safari Itinerary, Day by Day
Each day has a single main drive, and the route never doubles back. Day by day:
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Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro, a night in Arusha
We meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive you to your Arusha hotel, about an hour, to rest after the flight. Your guide visits in the evening to go through the week.
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 game drive along the river, where elephants come to drink among the baobabs; the park is also good for lions, giraffes and large flocks of birds. Lunch in the park and an afternoon drive before you reach your camp.
Stay: Elephant Springs by Karibu Camps, Maramboi Tented Lodge or Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge, or similar.
ElephantsTarangireBreakfast, lunch box, dinner -
Day 3: Lake Manyara, then up to Karatu
A morning game drive at Lake Manyara, below the wall of the Rift Valley, through groundwater forest with baboons and blue monkeys to the lake shore with its hippos and water birds. In the afternoon you climb to Karatu in the green Ngorongoro highlands, a cool, quiet night at a farm lodge.
Stay: Gibbs' Farm, Acacia Farm Lodge or Escarpment Ngorongoro, or similar.
Forest and lakeLake Manyara, KaratuBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 4: Across the highlands to the central Serengeti
Over the Ngorongoro highlands and down onto the Serengeti plains, with game viewing as soon as you enter the park. The central Serengeti around the Seronera valley has water and wildlife all year and is one of the best areas in Africa for big cats.
Stay: Four Seasons Serengeti, Serengeti Serena Lodge or Nyota Luxury Tented Camp, or similar, two nights.
Serengeti plainsCentral SerengetiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 5: A full day in the Serengeti
A whole day on the plains, at your own pace: an early start for the cats, a break at the lodge at midday if you like, and a late afternoon drive. In season your guide follows the migration herds when they are within reach. This is 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 6: Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater rim
A last morning game drive, then back across the plains to the crater rim for sunset over the crater floor from your lodge.
Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Lion's Paw, on the crater rim, or similar.
Crater viewSerengeti, crater rimBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater, back to Kilimanjaro airport
An early descent to the crater floor for lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and the chance of a black rhino, a picnic lunch by a hippo pool, then the drive back toward Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for an evening flight, or a flight to Zanzibar.
Crater game driveNgorongoro, ArushaBreakfast, picnic lunch
Where You Stay on the 7-Day Private Luxury Safari
Night by night, the lodges we book at luxury level, always "or similar"; your quotation names the ones available for your dates:
| 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 | Karatu | Gibbs' Farm, Acacia Farm Lodge, Escarpment Ngorongoro |
| 4–5 | Central Serengeti | Four Seasons Serengeti, Serengeti Serena Lodge, Nyota Luxury Tented Camp |
| 6 | Ngorongoro Crater rim | Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, Lion's Paw |
Couples and families can also ask for Naisula Serengeti Camp, which takes only couples and families. Meals are full board on safari; some lodges include drinks and some don't, and your quotation says which.
How Much Does the 7-Day Private Luxury Safari Cost?
From US$5,845 per person for two travelers. Four travelers sharing the vehicle pay US$5,370 each, and the price includes airport transfers and the night in Arusha:
| Travelers | Luxury, per person | Same route at mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$7,905 | US$5,310 |
| 2 | US$5,845 | US$3,910 |
| 3 | US$5,400 | US$3,405 |
| 4 | US$5,370 | US$3,435 |
| 5 | US$5,195 | US$3,225 |
| 6 | US$5,215 | US$3,280 |
Park fees on the 7-Day Private Luxury Tanzania Safari
These fees are covered by your price; the 2026 rates for reference:
| 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 7-Day Private Luxury Tanzania Safari Includes
Your price pays for:
- Airport pickup and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- A night at a luxury hotel in Arusha and five 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
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included in the 7-Day Private Luxury Tanzania Safari price
These costs stay with you:
- 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)
- Flights to Zanzibar, which we can add
When Is the Best Time for the 7-Day Private Luxury Safari?
The route works all year, but each season changes what you see and how busy the lodges are:
| Months | What to expect |
|---|---|
| June to October | Dry season: thin bush, animals at the water, Tarangire at its best for elephants; the busiest months at the lodges |
| December to March | Green season with short showers; the migration herds are on the southern plains, within reach of the central Serengeti in some years |
| April and May | The long rains: muddy tracks, fewer visitors, and some lodges close or offer lower rates |
| November | The short rains begin; quieter lodges and a good shoulder month |
For the herds themselves, see the Great Migration by month.
How to Book the 7-Day Private Luxury Safari
Send your travel dates, the number of travelers (with children's ages) and any lodges or occasions we should know about 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 7-Day Private Luxury Safari
Short answers to the questions our guests ask us most often:
How much does a 7-day luxury safari in Tanzania cost?
Our 7-day private luxury safari costs from US$5,845 per person for two travelers and US$5,370 each for four, including airport transfers, a night in Arusha, five safari nights at luxury lodges, park fees and a private Land Cruiser with a driver-guide.
Which parks does the 7-day luxury safari visit?
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, the four classic parks of the northern circuit.
Can we fly part of the way?
Yes. Many luxury guests fly back from the Serengeti to Arusha or on to Zanzibar to save the drive; we then move the crater earlier in the trip. Ask us for the price.
Can we finish the safari on Zanzibar?
Yes. Flights from the Ngorongoro area or Arusha to Zanzibar take about an hour, and we can add a luxury beach hotel.
Is the 7-day luxury safari good for children?
Yes. Drives are broken up by lodge stops, and most of the lodges welcome children; tell us their ages and we choose family-friendly rooms.
Should You Book the 7-Day Private Luxury Tanzania Safari?
If it is your first safari and you have a week, this is the one to book: all four classic parks, two Serengeti nights and a crater-rim finish, from US$5,845 per person, without rushing.
Traveling for the migration? Choose the river-crossing or calving safari for your month instead, or see all our luxury Tanzania safaris.