Private Serengeti safari in Tanzania

Tanzania safari destinations

A Serengeti safari gives you time on Tanzania’s open plains, exploring wildlife areas with a route built around your dates and interests. Golden Serengeti Tours & Safaris plans private journeys from Arusha, with accommodation and travel arrangements discussed directly with you.

Choose the region for your dates

The Serengeti is a large ecosystem. The region you visit and the location of your camp matter more than simply adding “Serengeti” to an itinerary. Start by sharing your month of travel, how many nights you have and whether the Great Migration is your main interest.

Ndutu and the southern plains

For calving-season travel, January to March is the usual window around Ndutu and the southern Serengeti. February often offers peak calving activity, but rainfall changes the timing. Explore our Ndutu calving season safari guide.

Other Serengeti regions

For other travel months, discuss a seasonal route rather than relying on a fixed migration location. Tell us whether you prefer a broader wildlife safari, more photography time or a migration-focused itinerary. Herd movements and river crossings are natural events and cannot be promised.

How many days should you allow?

Allow multiple nights if the Serengeti is the focus of your holiday. Road travel from Arusha takes a significant part of your itinerary, and moving between regions adds driving time. A longer stay gives more flexibility for game drives and a less hurried pace.

A sample 7-day safari route

Begin with an arrival night in Arusha, continue to the Serengeti for several nights, then travel through the Ngorongoro region before returning to Arusha. The camp locations, journey times and any crater visit should be agreed in your detailed proposal.

See the 7-day Serengeti Migration Journey

Lodges, tented camps or camping?

Choose accommodation for location as well as comfort. Ask about room type, private bathrooms, meal arrangements, family policies and the distance to planned game-drive areas. Share whether you prefer a lodge, a tented camp or basic camping, then compare the confirmed options in your quote.

What does a Serengeti safari cost?

There is no single price for every trip. The number of travellers sharing the vehicle, travel dates, nights, camp category and park fees influence the total. A useful proposal states the price and exactly what is included, with optional activities and extra costs shown separately.

Getting to your safari

Share your arrival airport and flight time so we can plan your first night and onward journey. If you want an airport pickup, include it in the safari enquiry. Royal Alphard Airport Transfers offers a connected way to enquire about the arrival transfer.

Serengeti safari questions

Can we include Ngorongoro Crater?

Ask for a northern-circuit route with enough time for the Serengeti and a crater visit. Confirm the relevant fees, accommodation and daily schedule with your proposal.

Can you tailor the itinerary for photography?

Tell us your priorities and preferred pace. We can discuss more nights in fewer locations and a game-drive schedule suited to your interests.

What information should I send for a quote?

Send travel dates, number of adults, children’s ages, desired trip length, accommodation preference and approximate budget. Include your flight details if you need transfers.