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Classic East Africa Safaris,

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Journey through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Maasai Mara on a private East Africa safari shaped around your pace, interests and preferred style of stay.

  • ★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 Rating
  • 2,400+ Journeys
  • Est. 2010
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CAREFULLY SELECTED LODGES & CAMPS

FLYING DOCTORS EMERGENCY COVER INCLUDED

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PERSONAL SUPPORT THROUGHOUT YOUR JOURNEY

TANZANIA KENYA UGANDA RWANDA ZANZIBAR KILIMANJARO

EVERY SAFARI BEGINS WITH A CONVERSATION

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Find Your Classic Safari.

Explore private, tailor-made classic safaris across Tanzania and Kenya, including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Maasai Mara, with options to combine both countries or add an Indian Ocean beach stay.

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Group Safari
Tarangire · Lake Natron · Lake Manyara · Crater · Serengeti · Volcano National Park
15-Day Tanzania & Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari
Price From USD: 10,495
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Conservation Safari
Amboseli · Lake Naivasha · Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara
8-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari: Maasai Mara to Ol Pejeta
Price From USD: 1,946
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Kenya Safari
Amboseli · Lake Naivasha · Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara
7-Day Kenya Safari Highlights: Amboseli to Maasai Mara
Price From USD: 1,676
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Multi-Country Safaris
Ngorongoro · Serengeti · Maasai Mara
10-Day Serengeti & Maasai Mara Great Migration Safari
Price From USD: 3,551
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Multi-Country Safaris
Ngorongoro · Serengeti · Amboseli · Maasai Mara · Lake Nakuru
14-Day Tanzania & Kenya Highlights: Serengeti to Maasai Mara
Price From USD: 3,997
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Multi-Country Safaris
Samburu · Maasai Mara · Amboseli · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
14-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Price From USD: 8,790
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Classic Safari Essentials

Essential facts to help you choose the right East Africa safari.

A classic East Africa safari combines Big Five wildlife, iconic national parks and private game drives across Tanzania, Kenya or both—with every journey tailored to your time, interests and preferred comfort.

Best For

First-Time & Returning Guests

Best Time

Year-around Safaris

Ideal Length

6 - 14 Days

Pairs Perfectly

With Zanzibar

BIG FIVE · TANZANIA & KENYA · PRIVATE GAME DRIVES · IDEAL 6–14 DAYS · OPTIONAL BEACH STAY

What to Expect on a Classic Safari
Privately Guided Game Drives

Travel in a private 4×4 with an experienced guide, flexible daily timings and the freedom to linger at exceptional wildlife sightings.

Carefully Selected Stays

Stay in carefully selected lodges and tented camps chosen for location, comfort and seamless access to East Africa’s prime wildlife areas.

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Tailored Around You

Your route, pace and accommodation style are shaped around your dates and interests, with every detail carefully coordinated throughout.

Your Safari Specialists
Why Travel With SafariHQ
Every journey we create is built around you. Combining local expertise,
carefully selected partners and personalised planning, we help travellers
experience East Africa with confidence.
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Tailor-Made Around You

Every safari begins with a conversation. We listen first, then design your journey around your interests, travel style, accommodation preferences and pace. No fixed templates — only yours.

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East Africa Is Our Home

From Tanzania and Kenya to Uganda and Rwanda, our specialists draw on first-hand local knowledge to recommend the right destinations, experiences and seasons for a safari designed around how you want to travel.

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Carefully Selected Lodges

Every lodge and tented camp we recommend is chosen for its location, hospitality and guest experience — ensuring each stay complements your safari rather than simply accommodating it.

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Travel With Confidence

Your journey is backed by comprehensive insurance through ICEA Lion / Lloyd’s of London, 24/7 on-the-ground support and dedicated safari specialists before, during and after your journey.

Guest Experiences

8-Day Mara River Crossing Safari
We were out and about for ten days with our guide James. I could not have imagined a better companion, and we saw many beautiful animals – including the Big Five. We watched the wildebeest river crossing. James knew everything about the animals and was always friendly. In addition, he answered every one of our questions.
Benjamin B
2026-08-28
7 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
The best safari company ever! We did 7 days across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The best trip of my life. The organisation from SafariHQ was amazing and the guides were incredible! Our guide Daniel was so kind, patient and super knowledgeable on all the animals and plants. We saw so many animals and Daniel was an excellent spotter. He is a super driver and we got amazing views of all the animals. I will definitely be doing another safari with SafariHQ. Thanks to Daniel and all of SafariHQ for the trip of a lifetime.
Nikki Gander
2026-07-23
3 Day Serengeti National Park
We had a very beautiful and unforgettable safari, during which we saw the Big 5 and many other great animals. Our guide James was very knowledgeable about everything regarding Tanzania and its wildlife. He was very nice and a great driver.
Felix S
2026-08-26
8 Days Tanzania Safari
Our guide Emmanuel was absolutely amazing. I felt he went above and beyond to make sure we saw every animal there was to see in Ngorongoro Carter and Lake Manyara National Park. Not only did we get to see the animals, we also so amazing flora, scenery and Emmanuel was full of knowledge about the area, people and animals. Overall our time in Tanzania was made exceptionally better because of the guides we had. Emmanuel was absolutely brilliant to make sure we had good viewing of all sights and animals. No task was to hard. He was friendly, polite, and I felt very safe in his company.
SafariHQ guide showing guests elephants during a game drive in Tanzania on a guided wildlife safari.
Richelle H
2026-07-09
3 night private Masai Mara NP
We were met by Simon from Safari HQ upon arrival in Nairobi and taken to our hotel which was s great way to start our Kenyan experience. Early the next morning, we were collected by Steve our Safari driver in our Safari vehicle for the long drive to the Zebra Valley Mara Lodge located adjacent to the Masai Mara National Game Reserve. Over the next 3 days, we enjoyed a series of fantastic early morning and late afternoon game Safari drives. Steve our driver was exceptional. Being an ex park ranger, his knowledge of the game reserve, the flora and fauna was fantastic. Given the condition of the roads, Steve was never in a rush and always allowed plenty of time to get us some great opportunities to view the amazing wildlife in the Mara reserve. We were extremely privileged that Steve manage to find great sighting / viewings of Elephants, Hippos, Giraffes, Ostriches, Lions, Cheetahs, numerous types of antelopes, Nile crocodiles, Wilderbeast, Zebras – the list goes on. Highlights included lunch under an Umbrella Acacia tree inside the game park. Given were on a 4 person private game Safari, Safari HQ and our Driver Steve were fantastic and the experience provided certainly exceeded our expectations.
Abmoet
2026-06-10
7 Day Tanzania Safari
We spent three days in the Ngorongoro conservation area, three days in the Serengeti National Park and one day in the Lake Manyara National Park. We did our safari with Safari HQ. Our guide Emmanuel, was amazing. Not only was he a skilled Driver over the rugged and extremely challenging terrain, he knew exactly the right spots and angles to enable us to get the most spectacular photos. We saw the big five and much, much more many times over. I can only say it was a totally immersive and life changing experience. I would recommend Safari HQ and Emanuel in particular, to anyone wishing to undertake a Safari in Africa.
JC Melbourne
2026-07-09
Frequently Asked
Classic Safari FAQs

Practical answers to help you compare destinations, understand costs and plan your private East Africa safari.

A private East Africa safari typically costs USD 400–900 per person per day, based on two sharing. Luxury or fly-in journeys can cost more. Season, accommodation level, trip length, parks, group size and internal flights all influence the final price.

Allow 7–10 days for either Tanzania or Kenya and 10–14 days when combining both countries. This provides meaningful time in the major wildlife areas without rushing between parks. Add three to five nights when including Zanzibar or the Kenyan coast.

Both countries offer rewarding wildlife viewing year-round. June to October is generally dry and excellent for game viewing, while January to March brings warmer conditions and the Serengeti calving season. Green-season travel offers lush landscapes, fewer vehicles and often better value.

Both provide exceptional wildlife experiences. Tanzania offers the vast Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and longer wilderness circuits. Kenya combines the Maasai Mara, Amboseli and private conservancies with easier connections. The best choice depends on your dates, available time, wildlife interests and budget.

Yes. Tanzania and Kenya can be connected using regional flights or selected land-border routes, followed by Zanzibar or the Kenyan coast. SafariHQ coordinates the parks, transfers, accommodation and beach stay as one seamless journey.

SafariHQ offers private tailor-made journeys and scheduled small-group safaris across Tanzania and Kenya. Private safaris provide your own vehicle, guide and flexible timings, while small-group safaris follow set dates and itineraries with a limited number of travellers. Each option is clearly identified before booking.

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