Searching for Tanzania safari all inclusive packages usually ends in a pile of tabs, each promising "everything included" while meaning something different. One operator counts park fees. Another leaves them out, along with drinks, flights, or tips. You end up comparing prices that aren’t comparable.
Here is the short answer. A true all-inclusive Tanzania safari covers park fees, lodging, meals, a private 4×4 with a guide, and airport transfers. Expect roughly $300 to $700 per person per day, depending on lodge level and season. Always check what is excluded: international flights, visas, tips, and premium drinks.
Below, we break down six packages we rate for 2027, from a budget-friendly northern circuit trip to a luxury Serengeti and Zanzibar combination. Each entry lists what’s covered, the typical price, and who it suits best. We are Golden Trips Tanzania, a locally owned operator in Arusha, so we know how these itineraries run on the ground and where the hidden costs hide.
1. Golden Trips Tanzania tailor-made northern circuit safari
What’s included
Our tailor-made northern circuit safari is the all-inclusive package we run most often. We build it around your budget and travel dates, not a fixed template. The quote covers:
- Park and conservation fees
- Full-board lodge or tented camp stays
- Private 4×4 with a pop-up roof and a local guide
- Airport transfers and bottled water
- Optional Maasai or Hadzabe village visits
Flights, visas, tips, and personal drinks stay outside the price. We list every exclusion in writing before you pay.
A good all-inclusive safari is one where every cost is written down before you pay.
Itinerary and parks
Most guests choose 5 to 8 days across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Tarangire delivers elephants and baobabs, the Serengeti gives you lions and migration herds, and the crater is your best shot at black rhino.
Swapping parks or adding days costs nothing extra to ask about. We can also tack on Mount Longido hikes, Masai Mara in Kenya, or Zanzibar.
Who it’s best for
Couples, honeymooners, and families suit this package well, especially first-time visitors who want a real person to shape the plan. You message our team on WhatsApp and get fast answers.
Since we only work in Tanzania, our guides know where the animals have been that week. Our 187+ Tripadvisor reviews often name guides personally, which tells you how the trips feel.
Typical price range
Prices depend on lodge level and season. These figures assume two travelers sharing in high season.
| Style | Per person per day |
|---|---|
| Budget camps | $300 to $380 |
| Mid-range lodges | $400 to $550 |
| Upscale lodges | $550 to $700 |
A free quote shows the exact total for your dates, so you can compare it against any other operator line by line.
2. Classic 7-day Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire safari
What’s included
This is the benchmark all-inclusive itinerary most operators sell, which makes it the easiest package to compare. A fair quote covers:
- Park fees and the Ngorongoro crater service fee
- Full-board lodging for six nights
- Private 4×4, driver-guide, and fuel
- Airport transfers and drinking water
Itinerary and parks
Expect one night each at Tarangire and Karatu, three in the Serengeti, and one on the Ngorongoro rim. The Serengeti days are the heart of the trip, with lions, cheetahs, and endless plains.
Day six ends with the crater descent. Go early, because the light is best and the crowds are thin. Day seven is the drive back to Arusha.
Who it’s best for
Choose this if you want the famous parks in one week without a complicated plan. It suits first-timers, families with teenagers, and couples on a fixed vacation allowance.
Skip it if you want to follow the migration. The route is fixed, so herd timing is luck rather than strategy.
Typical price range
Budget by the day, then multiply by seven. Totals below are per person, two sharing, in high season.
| Style | 7-day total |
|---|---|
| Budget camps | $2,100 to $2,660 |
| Mid-range lodges | $2,800 to $3,850 |
| Upscale lodges | $3,850 to $4,900 |
Compare per-day prices and written exclusions, not headline totals, because trip lengths and inclusions differ.
3. Great Migration safari in the Serengeti
What’s included
This package is built around timing, not a park list. Among Tanzania safari all-inclusive packages, it’s where camp location matters most. You get:
- Serengeti fees and full-board stays in camps near the herds
- Private 4×4 and a guide who tracks the movement
- Airport transfers and water
Itinerary and parks
Plan 6 to 8 days with four or more Serengeti nights. The herds follow the rains, so their location changes by month on any Serengeti Great Migration tour.
| Months | Where the herds are |
|---|---|
| Jan to Mar | Southern Serengeti and Ndutu, calving |
| Apr to Jun | Central and western Serengeti |
| Jul to Oct | Northern Serengeti, Mara River |
| Nov to Dec | Moving back south |
Mobile camps shift with the herds, so ask exactly where you will sleep.
The herds set the route, so book the camp for the month, not just the park.
Who it’s best for
Photographers and wildlife enthusiasts get the most from it, especially anyone dreaming of river crossings.
Skip it if you need guarantees. Crossings happen on the herds’ schedule, so no operator can promise one.
Typical price range
Expect $400 to $800 per person per day, because migration camps charge a premium.
| Season | Per person per day |
|---|---|
| Jan to Mar, Jul to Oct | $500 to $800 |
| Apr to Jun, Nov | $400 to $550 |
Book 9 to 12 months ahead for peak months.
4. Luxury lodge safari with fly-in options
What’s included
Among Tanzania safari all inclusive packages, this one bundles the most extras. Expect:
- Park fees and full-board stays at high-end safari lodges
- Light-aircraft flights between airstrips
- Game drives, plus premium drinks and laundry at many lodges
- Airport and airstrip transfers
Check the baggage limits before you pack. Most small planes cap soft bags at about 33 lb (15 kg).
Itinerary and parks
Most trips run 5 to 7 days and link the Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro by air from Arusha. Flying replaces a full day of bumpy driving, so you gain extra time on game drives.
Lodges sit inside or beside the parks. Your drives start at sunrise with no long transfer first.
Who it’s best for
Honeymooners, anniversary travelers, and anyone with only a week or less will get the most from it. You trade money for comfort and time.
Skip it on a tight budget. Flights and lodges can double the cost of a camp-based trip.
Fly-in safaris trade money for time, so count your days before you pay for the plane.
Typical price range
Lodge rates run higher, and flights come on top of the daily price in many quotes.
| Style | Per person per day |
|---|---|
| Luxury lodges | $700 to $1,000 |
| Ultra-luxury camps | $1,000 to $1,500+ |
Flights add roughly $300 to $600 per person for the round trip, depending on route. Ask whether that sits inside your quote.
5. Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach combination
What’s included
Most Tanzania safari all inclusive packages end at the airstrip. This one adds a beach stay on Zanzibar, so check what the island portion covers. A solid quote includes:
- Park fees and full-board lodging on safari
- Private 4×4 with a guide
- Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Beach hotel with breakfast or half board
- Airport and hotel transfers
Itinerary and parks
Plan 4 to 5 safari days in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, then 4 to 5 nights on the coast. Do the safari first, because dusty game drives are easier to enjoy when a pool is waiting.
Do the safari first and finish on the beach, so you fly home rested.
Pick your beach by tide. Nungwi and Kendwa in the north swim well at any hour, while east-coast beaches like Paje lose their water at low tide. Our Tanzania and Zanzibar safari packages attach to any safari route.
Who it’s best for
Honeymooners and couples gain the most, since the trip pairs adventure with real downtime. Families with older kids also like it.
Skip it if wildlife is your priority. Every beach night costs you a night in the parks.
Typical price range
These totals are per person for about nine days, two sharing, flights to Zanzibar included.
| Style | 9-day total |
|---|---|
| Mid-range | $3,000 to $4,200 |
| Upscale | $4,500 to $6,500 |
Beach drinks and island excursions usually cost extra, so ask for them to be priced separately.
6. Southern circuit safari in Ruaha and Nyerere
What’s included
Most southern packages are fly-in, since the roads are long and rough, so confirm who pays for the flights. A fair quote covers:
- Park fees and full-board camp or lodge stays
- Scheduled flights from Dar es Salaam or Arusha
- Game drives, plus boat and walking safaris in Nyerere
- Airstrip transfers and drinking water
Itinerary and parks
Plan 5 to 7 days: three nights in Ruaha, then two or three in Nyerere. Ruaha is huge and quiet, with big lion prides, elephants, and wild dogs. Nyerere adds the Rufiji River, where you can drift past hippos and crocodiles on a boat safari.
The south trades crowds for distance, so pay for the flights and keep your days for wildlife.
Go from June to October. Grass is short and animals gather near water.
Who it’s best for
Repeat visitors and anyone who hates minibus queues at sightings will love it. Few vehicles share a sighting here, and walking safaris put you on foot with an armed ranger.
Skip it if this is your first trip and you want the migration. The northern circuit is the better first choice.
Typical price range
Expect roughly the same daily rates as upscale northern trips, with flights added.
| Style | Per person per day |
|---|---|
| Mid-range camps | $450 to $650 |
| Luxury camps | $700 to $1,000 |
Ask whether flights sit inside the quote, since they can add $250 to $500 per person. Among Tanzania safari all inclusive packages, this is the one where that line item decides your total.
Choosing the package that fits your trip
The best Tanzania safari all inclusive packages come down to three choices: when you travel, how much comfort you want, and how many days you have. First-timers do well on the northern circuit. Migration chasers should book a camp for the right month. Honeymooners can add Zanzibar, and repeat visitors will enjoy the quiet south.
Whatever you pick, compare per-day prices and written exclusions. Flights, visas, tips, and premium drinks decide whether two quotes are truly equal. Get everything in writing, check the best time for Tanzania safari for your dates, and book 9 to 12 months ahead for peak months.
Ready to see real numbers? Tell us your dates and budget, and we will build a free, tailor-made quote around them. Request your free Tanzania safari quote and message our Arusha team on WhatsApp with any questions.