Highest Rated Tanzania Safari Operator
Private guided Tanzania safaris - planned for you, priced in USD, backed by 15 years of getting Americans to Africa.
Serious Wildlife Enthusiasts
Birdwatchers
Primate Enthusiasts
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This itinerary is a deep dive into Tanzania's national parks — from the acacia-dotted landscapes of the Serengeti to the lush rainforests of the Mahale Mountains. It is designed for travelers who want to go beyond the standard northern circuit and experience the full range of what Tanzania has to offer. You begin in Arusha, then spend two days in Tarangire National Park exploring its elephant herds and baobab landscapes. A day in Lake Manyara follows before two nights in Ngorongoro, including a full day on the crater floor. Three days in the Serengeti cover its vast plains and the Great Migration if in season. Then you fly west to Rubondo Island National Park on Lake Victoria — one of Africa's hidden gems with forest elephants, sitatunga antelope, over 400 bird species, and almost no other visitors. The journey ends at Mahale Mountains National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, home to some of Africa's last remaining wild chimpanzees. You track them through the mountain forest — sitting metres away from a wild chimp family is one of those encounters that stays with you permanently.
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Activity
AccommodationDAY 1
Arrive in Arusha, meet your Chatama guide, and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner with a briefing on the adventure ahead.
Dinner
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Activity
AccommodationDAY 2
Depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. Afternoon game drive focusing on diverse wildlife and birdlife.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ang'ata Tarangire camp
ActivityAccommodationDAY 3
A full day exploring different areas of the park, including riverbeds and swamp areas. Overnight at the lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ang'ata Tarangire camp.
Activity
AccommodationDAY 4
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a day of game viewing — known for its tree-climbing lions and vast flocks of flamingos. Picnic lunch in the park. Transfer to a lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ngorongoro farm house
ActivityAccommodationDAY 5
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive. Lions, elephants, buffalo, hippo, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. Packed lunch on the crater floor.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ngorongoro farm houseLodge
ActivityAccommodationDAY 6
Optional activities: a visit to a Maasai village or a nature walk on the crater rim. Afternoon at leisure before preparing to move to the Serengeti tomorrow.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ngorongoro farm house Lodge
Activity
AccommodationDAY 7
Travel to the Serengeti National Park — three days exploring its vast plains and witnessing the Great Migration if in season. Afternoon game drive and overnight at camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kubukubu Lodge
ActivityAccommodationDAY 8
A full day in the Serengeti. Extended game drives covering the open plains and woodland zones. Packed lunch in the field.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kubukubu Lodge
Activity
AccommodationDAY 9
Third and final day in the Serengeti. One last extended game drive before preparing to fly west.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kubukubu Lodge
Activity
AccommodationDAY 10
Fly to Rubondo Island National Park in Lake Victoria — one of Africa's hidden gems. Check in at Rubondo Island Camp. Afternoon nature walk or canoe safari on the lake.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rubondo Island Camp
ActivityAccommodationDAY 11
A full day of activities on the island — nature walks through forest elephant territory, canoe safaris, Nile perch fishing on Lake Victoria, or birdwatching. Rubondo sees very few visitors.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rubondo Island Camp
Activity
AccommodationDAY 12
Fly to the Mahale Mountains National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Begin your chimp tracking experience in the afternoon with a primatologist guide. Relax at your beachfront lodge in the evening.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mbalimbali Mahale
ActivityAccommodationDAY 13
A final morning in Mahale — another chimp tracking excursion or simply sitting on the beach of Lake Tanganyika. In the afternoon, fly back to Arusha, marking the end of your Tanzanian safari.
Breakfast, Lunch
Arusha Lodge (if overnight)
Standard (sharing)
$12,500
per person
Luxury (sharing)
$17,500
per person
Best chimp tracking visibility and peak Serengeti wildlife
Short rains — lush landscapes and exceptional birdwatching
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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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from $5,700 USD per person7 nights / 8 days - Arusha → Ngorongoro Crater → Central Serengeti → Northern Serengeti
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from $7,500 USD per person10 nights / 11 days - Moshi → Kilimanjaro → West Kilimanjaro → Lake Natron → Oldonyo Lengai → Northern Serengeti → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha
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from $7,900 USD per person10 nights / 11 days - Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Central Serengeti → Northern Serengeti
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