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The 15 Best Private Tours in Tanzania

73 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Every itinerary has one free morning too few. These 15 private tours are worth the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Stone town Private walking tour - The old slave market and Anglican Cathedral
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Stone Town Private Walking Tour

1.Stone Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $26Our pick

Spend about two hours walking Stone Town with a private guide such as Mohammed, Imran, or Ally. See the Old Fort, former slave market, markets, cathedrals, museums, Hamamni Baths, and Freddie Mercury’s former home while getting practical advice on food, tuk-tuks, shopping, and navigating the maze. Pickup is available from Stone Town hotels by request.

“Mohammed O. was a fantastic guide! Easily the best tour guide we had on Zanzibar! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. The walking tour was a perfect mix of history, culture, and sightseeing. Mohammed made sure to go to all of the important Read more”

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Zanzibar: 3 Hours Private Stone Town walking Tour with Guide - Starting in Stone Town and finding your bearings
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Zanzibar: 3 Hours Private Stone Town walking Tour with Guide

2.3 Hours Private Stone Town walking Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 301 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Walk Stone Town with a private guide such as Khameez, Mau, or Kassim, visiting the former slave market, Darajani Market, Sultan Palace, Old Fort, Forodhani Garden, and Freddie Mercury’s birthplace. Expect history, markets, narrow lanes, ornate doors, and time for photos and shopping. Entry fees are extra.

“I really enjoyed this tour with Maulid. He was very knowledgeable about stone town and it’s history. I would definitely recommend.”

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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges - Day 1: Arusha gives you time to settle in
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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

3.Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $2,685

You’ll travel privately with a professional guide from Arusha through four famous parks, with two nights in the Serengeti, a crater game drive, and mid-range lodges with full board. Guides such as Mecky, Macha, Gilbert, and Goodluck have been praised for sharp animal spotting and flexible service.

“Lionking is the way to go. They were super flexible responsive and extremely professional from the very beginning to the very end! And our safari guide Mecky has been incredible thru and thru ! Not”

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Full-Day Private Stone Town Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour - Stone Town, from old streets to present-day life
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Full-Day Private Stone Town +Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour

4.Full-Day Private Stone Town +Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Stone Town, Prison Island, and Jambo Spice Farm. Expect hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, a boat ride with snorkeling gear, giant tortoises, tropical fruit, and spices such as cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom. Guides including Amina, Amira, Ibrahim, and Ali have earned strong praise, though service can vary.

“Amina [sp] was our guide and she was excellent. Very knowledgeable, very personable, and great company for the day. It was a full on day and definitely worthwhile.”

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5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania - Day 1: Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania

5.5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $0

Set out from Arusha with a private guide and visit four of Tanzania’s best-known wildlife areas in five days. You’ll track elephants in Tarangire, search for big cats in Serengeti, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, and finish at Lake Manyara. Guide Praise is praised for sharp animal spotting, while all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are included.

“Where do you start My guide Praise was the animal whisperer, they came We saw everything I've been home in UK now for a week and I'm still struggling to express how amazing this trip was Please trust this company, My jaw is still so dropped I can't Express The food was amazing I saw a black rhino 🦏 Lions feeding Leopard Cheetah Baby elephant Everything Just everything You must go ❤️❤️❤️”

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5-Day Private Northern Tanzania Safari from Arusha - Day 2: the long road to Serengeti
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5-Day Private Northern Tanzania Safari from Arusha

6.5-Day Private Northern Tanzania Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $2,780

Set out from Arusha with a private guide for five days across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect elephant country, big-cat searches, hot picnic lunches, lodge or camp stays, and a full crater visit. Guides praised on this route include Laban, Enoch, Andrew, William, and Calvin.

“We had the most incredible 5-day safari and were lucky to have Laban as our guide – he was actually nominated as best guide last year, and I couldn’t agree more!”

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6 Days Private Budget Safari - Day 2: the rough road to the Serengeti
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6 Days Private Budget Safari

7.6 Days Private Budget Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $2,300

Travel privately from Arusha through four of Tanzania’s best wildlife areas. Expect elephant herds and baobabs in Tarangire, sunset at Seronera, sunrise drives in the Serengeti, a crater descent at Ngorongoro, and flamingos at Lake Manyara. Guides named on recent bookings include Andrew, Bashir, Edward, Francis, and Zefa.

“An amazing experience like no other. Each day was a visual overload. The people, the scenery, the food and lodging, and of course the wildlife were all far beyond my expectations.”

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5-Day Private midrange Tour in Arusha with Airport Pickup - Day 2: Lake Manyara’s compact wildlife zone
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5-Day Private midrange Tour in Arusha with Airport Pickup

8.5-Day Private midrange Tour in Arusha with Airport Pickup

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

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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Prison Island: Private Half-Day Tour - Giant tortoises up close
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Prison Island: Private Half-Day Tour

9.Prison Island: Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Take a private boat from Stone Town to Prison Island with a guide such as Mohammad, Musa, or Babu Tours and Safaris staff. Explore old prison buildings, hear the island's layered past, meet giant tortoises, and snorkel or swim in clear coastal water. The boat ride takes about 30 minutes each way.

“Overall, we had a great experience. We communicated with the company via WhatsApp and they were very responsive and helpful. Transportation was arranged for us through our booking. We reached out to Babu Tours and Safaris the day before via WhatsApp and exchanged information regarding our hotel, time of pick up, etc. Mohammed was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, kind, patient and took a lot of pride in sharing the history and culture with us. I asked many questions and he answered me with enthusiasm every time! Unfortunately, the weather was not great, but Mohammed did not let that dampen his spirit or ours! Very important to note:…”

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Stone Town: Stone Town and Prison Island Private Day Trip - Museums, forts, and the difficult story of slavery
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Stone Town: Stone Town and Prison Island Private Day Trip

10.Stone Town and Prison Island Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 6 hours · from $90

Spend six hours with a guide such as Hamdu, Haji, or Hassan exploring Stone Town’s markets, monuments, slave museum, and Freddie Mercury’s former home before taking a boat to Prison Island. Expect a small group of up to 12, hotel pickup in Stone Town, time with giant tortoises, and a chance to swim.

“Could not have been better. Our guide (Haji?) was excellent, informative and gave us time to look at the different surroundings. Would recommend booking this excursion, had the best day!”

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Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef - Looking for dolphins near Mnemba Island
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Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef

11.Private Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling at Mnemba Island reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · from $104

You’ll spend about three hours in Zanzibar’s northeastern waters, looking for wild dolphins, snorkeling at Mnemba Reef, and relaxing on a nearby sandbank. The private tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, boat transport, equipment, bottled water, and tropical fruit. Guides such as Ahmed and Msomali are noted for patient, friendly help.

“Une formidable matinée , une excursion à recommander , de beaux poissons et récifs. L’équipe est vraiment chouette et excursion vip à deux , plateau de fruits, boisson ... top. Merci vous”

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Stone Town's Hidden History: Private Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at the Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens
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Stone Town’s Hidden History: Private Guided Walking Tour

12.Stone Town’s Hidden History: Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 94 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $30

Walk Stone Town with a private guide such as Abdalla, Amina, Cosmo, or Issa, learning how African, Arab, Indian, Persian, and European influences shaped Zanzibar. See the Old Fort, former slave market, markets, baths, churches, Zanzibar doors, and Freddie Mercury sites. Morning visits beat the heat, while a 4:30 pm start adds sunset and the night market.

“A truly amazing experience of stone town, our guide (Abdalla) was amazing and so knowledge. Loved every second and well worth doing.”

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3 Days Private Safari - manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire - Day two: the 600-meter descent into Ngorongoro Crater
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3 Days Private Safari – manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

13.3 Days Private Safari – manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $1,000

Start in Arusha with a private guide and travel through three of northern Tanzania’s best-known wildlife areas. You’ll see Lake Manyara’s flamingos and elephants, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, then search Tarangire for large elephant herds. Guides have included Gerson, Mirage, Joseph, and Maliaki. Meals and accommodation are included.

“Overall, a very well organized professional experience. Matt, the owner, was incredibly flexible and accommodating when planning the trip. He was very communicative and responsive and helped make this trip stress free.”

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Zanzibar:Stone Town & Spice Farm Private Tour Lunch Included - Walking through a working spice farm
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Zanzibar:Stone Town & Spice Farm Private Tour Lunch Included

14.Stone Town & Spice Farm Private Tour Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 94 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $46

Visit a Zanzibar spice farm with a private guide, taste fresh tropical fruit, and enjoy a Swahili lunch before touring Stone Town. See the Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, City Market, Freddie Mercury’s birthplace, and the Old Slave Market site. Guides include Abdul, Omar, and French-speaking Kassim, depending on availability.

“Un grand merci à Kassim pour Stone Town, sa patience, son érudition et son très bon français !”

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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania - Days 2 and 3: Two Serengeti days give wildlife room to happen
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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

15.5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $2,300

Start in Arusha with a private guide and 4x4 vehicle, then spend five days among elephants, big cats, baobabs, and crater wildlife. The route covers Tarangire, two full Serengeti days, and Ngorongoro, with camping, picnic lunches, four breakfasts, and four dinners. Guides such as Rocky, Mandela, Gordon, and Freddy have been praised for sharp animal spotting and clear explanations.

“We took a 5 day shared tent safari and went to Tangariro first, then Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was the perfect order with the crater as biggest highlight. It was an amazing experience, we saw 4 out of Big Five. Food was amaRead more”

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