The 15 Private Transfers in Tanzania That Justify the Price

1.5-Day Private midrange Tour in Arusha with Airport Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $3,600Our pick

Travel by private 4x4 from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect full-board lodging, airport transfers, long game drives, and a guide such as Mandela, Ezekiel, Elias, or Amiri, depending on availability. The route is built for big-game viewing, including elephants, lions, hippos, giraffes, and rhinos.

“À great tour around the major parks with a very good accommodation standard.”

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2.Airport /Hotel Transfers in Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Zanzibar Airport and any hotel on the island. Your driver meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, provides bottled water, and drives your group of up to five. Drivers such as Khalid and Abdul have also helped passengers with local tips during the ride.

“Smooth pick up from airport in Zanzibar. Our driver was easy to spot and w didn’t have to wait at all. We will definitely use again.”

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3.One way transfer from airport to hotel around 1hour drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews

Arrange a private Zanzibar taxi with Juma for an airport-to-hotel transfer or a day of sightseeing. The service covers pickup anywhere on the island, costs $68 per group of up to four, and includes bottled water and hand sanitizer. Your plans can be tailored to your schedule and interests.

“Great communication from Juma. Our pick up & drop off was easy. Juma also organised all the trips & transportation for our Zanzibar adventure.”

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4.Kilimanjaro Airport taxi to/from Moshi town/Arusha town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi, or Arusha for up to five people. Your English-speaking driver meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, and waits through arrival delays. Drivers such as Yusufu Margo and Elias have earned praise for patience, safe driving, and friendly local conversation.

“Seamless trip. Solo female traveler and felt safe. Person was holding a sign with my name at the airport and safely drove me to my hotel.”

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5.2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $902

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with a private pickup, roughly six hours on the road, and a sunset game drive on arrival. Guide Max is known for spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and birds, while camp host John adds a friendly touch. The return transfer to Dar is included.

“I recently went on a fantastic safari with Double G Safari in Mikumi National Park, Everything about the experience was amazing from beginning to end.”

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6.Zanzibar Airport Transfers Pickup and Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews

Arrange a private pickup from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to your Zanzibar hotel. A professional driver meets you on arrival, provides an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and snacks, then drives directly to Stone Town or another island destination. The $20 rate covers one way for up to five people.

“After flying all night and all morning, we were very tired upon arrival. We appreciate it that the driver was very pleasant and didn’t talk too much so that we could relax on our way to the hotel.”

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7.7-Day Private midrange Tour in Arusha with Airport Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $3,900

Spend seven days on a private safari from Arusha with airport pickup, a private 4x4, full-board accommodation, and game drives in four major parks. Your guide may be Golden, Max, Rocky, Fred, Ezekiel, Lewis, or another assigned specialist. Expect long driving days, big wildlife sightings, and a careful route through Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

“As a solo traveler, going on a safari with Suricata Safari was one of the best decisions I made—and a huge part of that was having Golden as my tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about wildlife Read more”

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8.Airport transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Pre-book a private airport transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your Arusha or Moshi hotel. Your driver coordinates pickup by WhatsApp, meets you at the airport, and drives your party in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi. The service lasts about one hour and costs $45 per group of up to six.

“After booking, I was reached out to via whatsapp by the driver. Super easy communication where we could set up the specifics of the pick up. Driver was early to the airport with a big spacious van and even provided us with some bottles of water. Very kind guy who I highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!”

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9.Private Transfer from Zanzibar airport/port – Pick & Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Book a private Zanzibar airport or port transfer with Jambo Vacations & Safaris. Joseph and his team provide air-conditioned vehicles, luggage space, WiFi, cold water, and hotel drop-off for up to six people. The ride usually takes 30 minutes to one hour, with pickup available from 6:00 am.

“My first trip to Zanzibar went 10/10 and it wouldn't have been perfect if it wasnt Joseph planning my trips and accompanying me during my trips as well as pick and drop me from/to airport. He is very professional, efficient, ontime, respectful and polite. As a solo female traveRead more”

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10.Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

You get a private airport transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha with Rupia Adventure. The drive takes about one hour, and pickup is available around the clock. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a sign, handles the road while you settle in, and can also collect you from Arusha for the return airport trip.

“We used this service to go to and from the airport. Our driver arrived promptly and was both friendly and professional. He waited for us at arrivals with a sign. Then when we needed to go back to the airport from Arusha he picked us up promptlRead more”

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11.Zanzibar Airport Transfers & Island Shuttles – Book Now

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, one-way Zanzibar transfer for up to four people at a listed $23 per group. A driver meets you at the airport or hotel, helps with luggage, monitors flight delays, and provides an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and bottled water. Drivers such as Kigoda, Bahar, and Zahran also share local sights along the way.

“Pick up on time. The real value add was the chilled water provided. Just what i needed after long flights!”

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12.6-Day Private midrange Tour in Arusha with Airport Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $3,400

Travel by private 4x4 from Arusha through four of Tanzania’s best wildlife areas. You’ll search for elephants in Tarangire, flamingos at Lake Manyara, big cats in Serengeti, and crater wildlife at Ngorongoro. Guides have included Lewis, Fredy, Ezekiel, Vincent, Ameri, and Gorden. Lodge accommodation, meals, park fees, and airport pickup are included.

“It was a truly amazing and a beautiful 6 day safari in Tarangire, Manyara. Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Our guide Gorden was very nice and incredibly knowledgeable and able to take us to the best spots to observe the wildlife. We saw the big Read more”

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13.Zanzibar Airport Private Transfer to/from Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews

Book a private, one-way transfer between Zanzibar airport, ferry port, hotel, or any island location. A driver meets you with a name board, helps with luggage, and drives up to five people in an Alphard, minivan, or SUV. Drivers such as Zahran have also shared local history along the way.

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14.Zanzibar Airport Transfers (Pickup/Shuttles in Zanzibar)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews

Book a private ride from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to your Zanzibar hotel, in Stone Town or elsewhere on the island. Your driver waits for your arrival and takes you in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water. Cars and vans fit one to seven people, and Sendekwa is one named driver associated with the service.

“We wanted an inexpensive transfer from the airport to our hotel. This service was the most affordable that we found and they delivered perfectly. They were there on time, stopped for water along the way for us and communicated ahead of the pickup to make sure we knew they were there. Couldn't ask for anything more.”

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15.6-day Private Camping Safari Tour from Kilimanjaro Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $2,400

Start at Kilimanjaro Airport and travel by private vehicle through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. Expect long game drives, picnic lunches, campsite nights, and a guide such as Lewis, Damien, Freddy, or Max, depending on assignment. The route targets elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, zebras, buffalo, and more.

“It was truly an unforgettable experience! Our tour guide Jumbe (Frank) was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly enthusiastic, which made the trip even more enjoyable. He went above and beyond to ensure we saw all of the Big Five aRead more”

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