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Private safaris in Tanzania

A private safari in Tanzania gives your travel party the opportunity to plan a journey around your preferred destinations, pace and accommodation. With Beach Safari, you can discuss the available safari routes and which elements may be adapted to your plans. The exact private arrangements and possible changes depend on the safari you choose.

What does a private safari in Tanzania mean?

A private safari is planned for your own travel party rather than around the needs of unrelated travellers. For Beach Safari, the exact arrangements that are private or exclusive depend on the selected safari and must be confirmed for your individual trip.
Private should therefore not automatically be interpreted as a private vehicle, private guide, exclusive accommodation or private transfers. These elements can differ between safari arrangements. Beach Safari can confirm what applies to the trip you are considering before you book.

What can be tailored on a private Tanzania safari?

The starting point is your travel party and the type of Tanzania journey you want to create. Depending on the selected safari, you can discuss your preferred route, pace, accommodation, activities and whether you want to add time at the coast.

• Route: discuss which available safari destinations you want to include and how they fit within your journey.
• Pace: consider how many destinations you want to visit and how you want to divide your time between them.
• Accommodation: compare available places to stay along the route based on your preferences and party.
• Activities: discuss which available experiences you would like to consider alongside the safari.
• Beach extension: tell Beach Safari if you want your Tanzania safari to form part of a longer trip that also includes time by the coast.

Tailoring a safari does not mean that every element can always be changed. Available routes, accommodation, activities and other arrangements depend on the selected trip and should be confirmed with Beach Safari.

Who can consider a private safari?

A private safari can be considered by different types of travel parties, including couples, families, friends and groups travelling together. The main consideration is whether you want to discuss a safari around the preferences of your own party.

Families with children may have additional requirements around pace, accommodation and activities. Couples may have different priorities again. Those needs should be discussed as part of the enquiry rather than assuming one private safari format suits every traveller.

Is a private safari right for your travel party?

A private safari may fit your plans when your party wants to discuss its own route, pace, accommodation or combination of experiences. An existing safari package may be a more useful starting point when its current route already matches what you want.

• Consider a private safari if: you want to discuss the journey around the preferences and composition of your own travel party.
• Start with an existing package if: you find a current route that already closely matches your preferred destinations and journey length.

Neither approach is automatically better. The appropriate option depends on how closely the current Beach Safari offer matches the trip you have in mind and which changes are available for that itinerary.

Which Tanzania destinations can you consider?

Beach Safari offers safari routes across different parts of Tanzania. Your destination choices should be based on the complete journey rather than the number of parks you can include.

Northern Tanzania

Northern Tanzania includes several destinations that appear within Beach Safari's safari offer. Travellers considering this region can compare available routes before discussing how a particular itinerary may fit their party.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park can form part of a Tanzania safari route. Use the destination page to understand the current Beach Safari information about the Serengeti before deciding whether you want to include it in your journey.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is another destination included within Beach Safari's Tanzania offer. It can be considered alongside other destinations when discussing the route and pace of your trip.

Nyerere National Park

Nyerere National Park provides an option for travellers considering a safari beyond the northern Tanzania destinations. Whether it fits your private safari depends on the complete route and arrangements available for your trip.

Start with a safari package or a tailored request? 

You do not necessarily need to design a Tanzania safari from the beginning. The current safari packages provide a useful starting point for comparing destinations, routes and journey lengths.

If an existing package is close to the journey you want, you can discuss which elements may be adapted. If your preferences differ from the available routes, share those preferences with Beach Safari so the team can explain which options can be considered.

Can you combine a private safari with a beach stay?

A beach extension can be discussed when planning a private Tanzania safari. Tell Beach Safari how you would like to divide your holiday between safari and the coast so the available options can be considered as part of the wider journey.

The exact route, accommodation, transfers and other arrangements depend on the trip being planned. These details should be confirmed for your individual itinerary rather than assumed from another safari or package.

What should you confirm before booking?

Before booking a private safari, make sure the meaning of private is clear for your specific itinerary. The arrangements can differ between products, so confirm what is included rather than assuming that every part of the journey is exclusive to your party.

• Confirm which parts of the safari are private or exclusive to your party.
• Confirm which itinerary elements can be changed.
• Check the route and accommodation included in the proposed trip.
• Confirm the transfer arrangements that apply to your itinerary.
• Check which activities and other inclusions form part of the trip.
• Confirm the applicable departure arrangements and price before booking.

This gives you a clear understanding of the safari being proposed and prevents the word private from implying arrangements that have not been confirmed.

Plan your private safari in Tanzania

Start with your party size, preferred travel period, approximate journey length and the Tanzania destinations you are interested in. You can also share your accommodation preferences, activities you would like to consider and whether you want to add time by the coast.

Explore the Beach Safari packages for inspiration and then contact Beach Safari with your travel plans. The team can confirm which private arrangements and possible itinerary changes apply to the safari you are considering.

Frequently asked questions about private safaris in Tanzania

These answers explain the main considerations when exploring a private Tanzania safari. Exact arrangements depend on the selected trip and should be confirmed before booking.

What is a private safari in Tanzania?

A private safari in Tanzania is planned around your own travel party rather than the needs of unrelated travellers. The exact elements that are private or exclusive depend on the safari arrangement and should be confirmed with Beach Safari before booking.

Does a private safari include a private vehicle and guide?

Yes. With a private safari, you have your own private safari vehicle and guide for your booking. You travel only with your own travel party, giving you a personal safari experience throughout the trip. Shared Safaris work differently, as you travel together with other guests.

Can a private Tanzania safari be tailored?

A private Tanzania safari may allow you to discuss elements such as route, pace, accommodation, activities and a beach extension. The changes available depend on the selected itinerary, so not every element should be assumed to be adjustable.

Can families and groups request a private safari?

Families, friends and other travel parties can discuss a private safari with Beach Safari. Party size and composition should be provided during the enquiry so the team can confirm which arrangements are available for that group.

Can a private safari include a beach extension?

A beach extension can be discussed as part of a private safari enquiry. Beach Safari can confirm which combinations, accommodation and arrangements are available for the journey you are planning.

Frequently asked questions about family safaris in Tanzania

These answers cover common questions when comparing a family safari. Requirements can differ between itineraries, accommodation and activities, so product specific conditions should always be confirmed before booking.

Is Tanzania suitable for a safari with children?

Tanzania can be suitable for a safari with children when the itinerary, accommodation and travel pace fit the individual family. Children's ages and the requirements of specific activities and accommodation should be checked before booking.

Which Tanzania safari destinations can families consider?

Families can consider Tanzania safari destinations including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. These destinations can appear in different northern Tanzania itineraries, allowing families to compare routes according to their available time and preferred pace.

How long should a family safari in Tanzania be?

The right length for a family safari in Tanzania depends on the children's ages, the destinations you want to visit and your preferred travel pace. Beach Safari offers packages with different journey lengths, so families can compare more focused routes with itineraries covering several destinations.

Can a family safari in Tanzania include Zanzibar?

Yes. A family safari in Tanzania can include time in Zanzibar. Beach Safari has safari packages as well as the Zanzibar Family Escape within its current offer. The exact accommodation, transfers, activities and inclusions should be checked for the selected itinerary.

What information should I give Beach Safari when planning a family safari?

When planning a family safari, give Beach Safari your party size, the ages of the children, preferred travel period, approximate trip length and the destinations or experiences that interest you. Also share relevant dietary requirements and whether you want to include Zanzibar so suitable options can be checked.