This 15-day private safari is designed for active travelers seeking adventure beyond the ordinary. With your personal driver-guide and private 4×4 safari vehicle, you’ll spend nine days on the mainland, combining thrilling safaris in Tanzania’s most iconic parks with cultural encounters and outdoor adventures—hiking to waterfalls, trekking a section of Kilimanjaro, and soaking in hidden hot springs.
Then, escape to Mafia Island for five nights, where you can dive, snorkel, and have a chance to swim alongside majestic whale sharks—experiencing Tanzania’s beauty both on land and underwater, far away from the crowds.
Enjoy quality accommodation on a full board basis (daily breakfast, lunch and dinner) and spend your nights under the starry skies of Tanzania.
You can also request a tailor-made safari
Pricing
Mid-range / Eco Accommodations
2 persons (€4825 – €5050,-) | 4 persons (€3995 – €4235,-) | 6 persons (€3740 – €3965,-)
Luxury Accommodations
2 persons (€6095 – €6560,-) | 4 persons (€5250 – €5730,-) | 6 persons (€4985 – €5445,-)
Luxury Plus Accommodations
2 persons (€7475 – €8765,-) | 4 persons (€6485 – €7790,-) | 6 persons (€6140 – €7450,-)
Seasons
This safari includes
Not included in this package
* Arusha Trips is a member of the GGTO Guarantee Fund, this means that all your paid travel funds are insured with us. More information? Click here
*International flights can be booked via us if preferred.
*Taking out travel & cancellation insurance is also possible through us. So you can always travel carefree and well covered. Click here for more information.
Our local guides. We believe that the happiest guides create the most memorable safaris. At Arusha Trips, we only work with local guides who are not only knowledgeable, but truly passionate about their work. We believe that a good guide makes for a good safari, but a great guide makes for an unforgettable one.
All of our guides work incredibly hard and always go the extra mile to make sure you feel right at home. They are great at spotting wildlife and know the parks like the back of their hand. That’s something we’re proud of.
Safari vehicles. For our safaris, we use the latest 4×4 Toyota Landcruisers, capable of overcoming the roughest terrains. All vehicles feature large windows and a pop-up roof to get a 360° view. They come equipped with electricity ports to charge your camera & phone, a fridge for cold beverages, two way radio communication, cushy seats, binoculars, animal books and more. This ensures a comfortable ride anytime, anywhere. We also offer unlimited game-mileage, meaning you can drive as far and as long as you want!
Why a good car is important: The terrain in Tanzania is rugged and consists of off-road trails that can change from sand to deep mud puddles in a heartbeat. To be fully prepared, we service our cars before every trip, to make sure they are in mint condition. A good car is half the battle and a properly maintained vehicle reduces the chance of breakdowns that could delay your safari.
A private, tailor-made safari is simply the best way to experience Tanzania.
All of our safaris are 100% Tailor-made. This means we offer personalised travel down to the smallest details. Each day and every accommodation can be tailored to suit the individual needs and interests of your group. From the pinnacle of luxury to a raw, local experience. Anything is possible.
With a private safari, you have complete control over your own schedule. Your personal safari guide goes wherever you wish. Do you want to spend the whole day looking for that one leopard, or just relax by the pool and gaze at the elephants drinking at the waterhole? It’s up to you!
Together with your personal Tanzania-specialist, you create your ideal safari, one on one. We combine your preferences and wishes with our in-dept knowledge of Tanzania to create that perfect holiday.
Sustainable tourism in Tanzania
As travelers, we want to enjoy our holidays as much as possible, but at the same time we have to consider the environmental impact our journeys may have. Therefore, we try to do as much as we can to keep our environmental footprint to a minimum.
Arusha Trips was founded out of love for nature and wildlife. In fact, our entire business relies on it. Naturally, we want Tanzania’s wildlife to thrive and it’s nature to flourish, so we can continue enjoying its incredible natural wonders for generations to come.
For this reason (and many others), we are actively involved in creating a more sustainable future for the safari industry, without compromising our guests’ experiences. Starting by drastically reducing our plastic usage/waste and opting sustainable alternatives in all aspects of our operations, as well as sharing our knowledge & practices with our local partners.
Want to learn more about how we contribute to a sustainable future for Tanzania? Click here.
Travel distances
A unique journey calls for unique accommodations. At Arusha Trips we choose only the most characteristic, small-scale lodges and tentedcamps for our safaris. Our team personally tests each lodge to ensure they meet our high standards, guaranteeing you the best safari experience possible. We evaluate their location efficiency, ‘wildlife-experience’, room quality, service, and of course, their safari-factor! Whether you have a specific budget or travel style, we have the perfect lodge for you.
*Kindly note that we have a wide selection of accommodations throughout Tanzania, and the ones mentioned below are just some of our recommended suggestions. We can tailor the accommodations to suit your specific preferences.
Once you set foot on Tanzanian soil and leave Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be immediately embraced by the friendly and inviting ‘hakuna matata’ atmosphere of Tanzania.
Today, we will hike all the way up to the first camp of Mt. Kilimanjaro at 2720m, called Mandara Hut.
Today is a well deserved relax day. So take it easy, as safari can be quite exhausting. There are no scheduled activities, allowing you the freedom to unwind and explore at your own pace.
Rise and shine! We’ll start our day early with a delicious breakfast before embarking on a 2.5-hour drive from the Tarangire region toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is our gateway to the stunning Serengeti National Park, one of the largest and most diverse parks in Tanzania.
After breakfast, we will drive towards a steep and narrow road that takes you into the Ngorongoro crater. A bumpy, but adventureous road with some beautiful views! The slopes are forested, but soon the landscape changes to savannah.
Today we’ll delve deeper into Tanzania’s culture and explore the green, fertile lands of the small town of Mto wa Mbu (try to pronounce that). Mto wa Mbu is home to approximately 120 different tribes, each infusing its distinct traditions, trades, and craftsmanship into this lively little town. It lies on the edge of Lake Manyara national park and is famous for its red-bananas, which you’ll get a chance to try.
Mafia Island is the perfect island for travellers that want to avoid the masses and are looking for something pure and exclusive.
Enjoy your final morning in paradise before packing your bags for checkout. After lunch, your dedicated driver will transfer you to Mafia Airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam, where you’ll catch your onward flight home.
