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Private safaris from Arusha, Tanzania

Tanzania’s wild places,
planned around you.

Private safaris, Zanzibar escapes and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife moments, shaped by a local team who call Tanzania home.

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Your own safariA private guide. Your pace.
A local point of viewThoughtfully planned in Arusha.
Bush meets beachWildlife days to island time.
A journey with purposeDiscover the Lucky Hope Initiative.
Discover Tanzania

Follow your
curiosity.

A few places we keep coming back to. Pick a landscape and start getting to know it.Explore the destinations

When to visit Tanzania

Every season has
a story. Find yours.

Live Tanzania time

27 October 2026

A landscape from Lucky Wild’s Tanzania safari collection
Late dry seasonOctober

Tanzania, through our lens

Your october chapter

Golden days, before the green returns.

A lovely transition to explore: dry-season wildlife opportunities, with rains possible as the month changes.

On safari
Tarangire and Serengeti; herd locations depend on rainfall.
By the ocean
Often a good coast extension; showers can begin.
A little local advice
Keep migration routes flexible as conditions shift.
Plan a trip in October

Seasonal patterns, not a live forecast. Rainfall, wildlife movements and crossings vary. Guidance: Tanzania National Parks · Zanzibar Tourism.

Joyce Ayo, founder of Lucky Wild SafarisJOYCE AYO / FOUNDER
The people behind the journey

Our roots are here.
Our door is open.

Joyce started Lucky Wild in Arusha with a belief shaped by her family: everyone deserves the chance to experience something extraordinary.

That belief stays with us when we listen to a family’s needs, choose the pace of a game drive, or make space for a different way of seeing the world.

Meet Joyce and our teamTHE LUCKY HOPE INITIATIVEA journey with a life beyond the safari.

Learn about our work for inclusion and children with disabilities in Arusha.

Ways to travel

Your kind of adventure.

Long days following the herds. A first adventure with the children. Salt on your skin after the savanna. Where would you begin?

Tanzania scenery for private tanzania safaris

Private Tanzania Safaris

Connect elephant country, the Ngorongoro highlands and the open Serengeti with a private route that leaves time to enjoy each place.

  • Your own guide & vehicle
  • Serengeti & Ngorongoro
  • A route shaped around you

Made for First-time safari travellers, couples & private groups

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A little inspiration
for your next adventure.

Safari know-how, island discoveries and stories from Tanzania. Get to know the places before you go.

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Stay somewhere special

Stay close
to the experience.

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BACK HOME, STILL THINKING ABOUT TANZANIA

From our travellers’
notebooks.

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A FEW PRACTICAL NOTES

Before the adventure.

  1. Can I change the route and accommodation?

    Yes. The published routes are starting points. Tell us your dates, interests and preferred comfort level so we can adjust nights, transfers and activities before quoting.

  2. What determines the final price?

    The travel season, number of travellers sharing a vehicle, park fees, room arrangements, lodge availability and domestic flights all affect cost. Your written proposal will identify inclusions and optional extras.

  3. Can the safari finish in Zanzibar?

    A mainland safari can connect with Zanzibar by a separately arranged domestic flight. Leave enough time for the transfer and confirm baggage allowances before booking flights.

  4. When is the best time for a Tanzania safari?

    Wildlife can be seen all year. June to October is dry, with animals gathering near water. January to March brings the calving season in the southern Serengeti. April and May are the long rains: greener, quieter and often better value. We match the parks and camps to the month you travel.

  5. How many days do I need?

    Two or three days suit Tarangire and Ngorongoro. Four to six days let you add the Serengeti without rushing, and seven or more give time for extra parks, a cultural visit or the coast. Fewer long drives usually means a better trip.

Your safari notebook

A few details.
A good beginning.

Tell us who is coming and what you would love to find here. We’ll send back a route you can read, question and make your own.

  • Planned around your dates and interests
  • Midrange or luxury, at your pace
  • A personal conversation with our local team
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What does your dream trip look like?

Choose one or combine a few. We’ll help connect the right places.

Ask us anything!