Highest Rated Tanzania Safari Operator
Private guided Tanzania safaris - planned for you, priced in USD, backed by 15 years of getting Americans to Africa.
Luxury travellers
Private groups
Couples and senior travellers
Guests seeking fly-in safari comfort
Begin with a private welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport and an overnight stay in Arusha before flying to the Northern Serengeti. Spend three nights in the north exploring the Mara River and migration country, three nights in the Western Serengeti for private game drives and sundowners, then two nights in the Southern Serengeti at Mwiba Lodge for wildlife and cultural experiences with Hadzabe and Datoga communities. On Day 10, fly from the nearest airstrip to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international connection.
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Activity
AccommodationDAY 1
Meet your Chatama Safari private guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer by road to Arusha for an overnight stay at Legendary Lodge or a comparable luxury lodge.
Dinner
Legendary Lodge or comparable luxury lodge, Arusha
Activity
AccommodationDAY 2
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for a charter flight to the Northern Serengeti. Meet the resident field guide and game-drive to camp for check-in and lunch, then explore the Mara River area on an afternoon game drive before returning to camp before dark.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Singita Lamai or Nyasi Camp
Activity
AccommodationDAY 3
Set out after early coffee, tea and a snack for extended wildlife viewing across the Northern Serengeti. Take a packed breakfast or lunch depending on the day’s plan, then continue with an afternoon game drive and dinner under the stars.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Singita Lamai or Nyasi Camp
ActivityAccommodationDAY 4
Enjoy another full day in the Northern Serengeti with flexible morning and afternoon game drives arranged around current wildlife and migration conditions.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Singita Lamai or Nyasi Camp
Activity
AccommodationDAY 5
After breakfast, fly to the Western Serengeti. A Grumeti resident guide welcomes you with a game drive to camp for check-in and lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive, campfire drinks and five-star dinner service.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mila Tented Camp or Singita Sabora Camp
Activity
AccommodationDAY 6
Begin with a morning game drive and return for breakfast, or take a packed breakfast in the bush. Relax at camp through midday, then depart around 16:00 for an afternoon game drive and sundowner before returning before dark.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mila Tented Camp or Singita Sabora Camp
ActivityAccommodationDAY 7
Spend a second full day exploring the Grumeti region, combining morning and afternoon wildlife drives with a relaxed midday break at camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mila Tented Camp or Singita Sabora Camp
Activity
AccommodationDAY 8
After breakfast, transfer to Sasakwa Airstrip for a charter flight to the Southern Serengeti. Meet your resident field guide and game-drive to Mwiba Lodge for check-in and lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive before dark.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mwiba Lodge
Activity
AccommodationDAY 9
Spend the day with Hadzabe and Datoga community hosts in the Southern Serengeti region. Learn about their daily life and traditions through activities described in the source itinerary, including hunting, honey harvesting and food preparation.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mwiba Lodge
Activity
AccommodationDAY 10
After breakfast or lunch, depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the nearest airstrip for a scenic flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport and your onward international connection.
Breakfast, Lunch
No accommodation (departure day)
Private safari
Price on request
A prime period for the Western and Northern Serengeti, with migration stages and possible river crossings depending on rainfall.
Southern Serengeti and the Mwiba area offer green-season wildlife, cultural visits and access to the wider calving region.
Resident wildlife is present throughout the year; routing and expectations are tailored to seasonal conditions.
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What our travelers say
"Peter and Mohamed, thank you for providing us with an unforgettable experience. You tolerated all of our questions and silly comments, and welcomed our games. You showed us the true meaning of Tanzanian hospitality. Your vast knowledge and love for what you do is evident and infectious. We hope you continue to name animals in our honor and will think of us whenever you see the elephants. Si kwaheri, ni tutaonana hivi karibuni. Asante sana, Nicoletta and Olina."
Nicoletta
10 days Wildlife safari, June 27, 2026
"I have known the Chatama Safari tour guides for more than 10 years. Every time I come to Tanzania, the reason for the comeback has been meeting this team. It has never been a disappointment. Chatama Safari is the answer for an exclusive safari guiding experience."
Carolyn Housman
10 days luxury safari, May 20, 2024
"We booked and travelled with Chatama Safaris, and this was our best organized safari ever. Our safari tour guide, Peter, was knowledgeable, professional and friendly."
Julia Senkowysky
8 days honeymoon safari, October 10, 2025
"Wonderful safari by Chatama Safari professional guides. They are more than just Serengeti guides; they accommodated many subjects of life, whether at dinner or on safari. I strongly recommend them for an exclusive and professional guided safari experience."
Alissa Brill
June 29, 2026
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