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Affordable Tanzania Safari · Classic
Smart Comfort in the wild.
From $770 Per person
Design Your Journey5-Star Rated · 20+ Years in Tanzania · New Safari Vehicles
What is a Classic safari?
A Classic safari is Yera Journeys' affordable private safari in Tanzania, from $770 per person. Guests stay in comfortable hotels, lodges, tented camps and resorts, travel in a new, well-maintained private 4x4 with a professional driver guide, and have every transfer handled. It is the smart way to see Tanzania's great parks on a sensible budget.
Why Classic
An Affordable Tanzania Safari That Still Feels Private
A Classic safari gives you everything a great safari needs, without paying for what you don't. Comfortable rooms, good food, a professional driver guide and your own safari vehicle, from the moment you land to the moment you fly home.
You see the same Serengeti, the same Ngorongoro Crater and the same Tarangire elephants. You simply sleep in smart, comfortable stays and put your budget where it matters most: time with the wildlife.
The Classic difference
The same great parks. A smarter price. Nothing important left out.
What makes it Classic
Six Things You Get on Every Classic Tanzania Safari
Guiding
Professional Driver Guide
Experienced, licensed guides in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese and Russian, who know where the animals are.
Vehicle
New, Well-Maintained Vehicles
A private 4x4 with A/C, a fridge or cooler, and Wi-Fi where the network allows. Your guide is free to follow the animals wherever they go.
Transfers
Every Transfer Handled
Airport pick-up and drop-off, park transfers and hotel check-ins, all arranged so you never have to think about logistics.
Private
Private, Never Shared
Your own vehicle and guide for your group only. Stop when you want, stay as long as you like at every sighting.
Value
Clear Price, Great Value
Transparent pricing with every inclusion in writing, across the Northern, Southern and Western circuits.
Classic comfort
What You Get at a Classic Safari Lodge
Classic stays are chosen for comfort, cleanliness and good service, so you rest well and wake up ready for the next game drive.
In your room
- Comfortable double or twin beds
- En-suite bathroom with hot shower
- Mosquito nets
- Towels and toiletries
- Charging points
- Private veranda at many stays
At the lodge
- Restaurant and bar
- Wi-Fi in main areas
- Garden or terrace
- Swimming pool at many lodges
- Laundry on request
- Secure parking
On the road
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Pop-up roof for game viewing
- A/C
- Fridge or cooler
- Wi-Fi where the network allows
- Drinking water on board
Add-ons
- Balloon safari in the Serengeti
- Maasai cultural visit
- Walking safaris
- Hadzabe visit at Lake Eyasi
- Zanzibar beach extension
Facilities vary by property. We confirm every stay's facilities in writing before you book.
At a glance
Classic Tanzania Safari Facts
| Style | Private, affordable, smart comfort |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | Comfortable hotels, lodges, tented camps and resorts |
| Guiding | Professional driver guide, 7 languages |
| Vehicle | New, well-maintained private 4x4 with A/C, fridge or cooler, Wi-Fi where available |
| Transfers | Airport and park transfers included |
| Durations | From 3 days |
| Regions | Northern, Southern and Western circuits, plus Zanzibar |
| Your investment | From $770 per person |
Classic journeys
Our Most Popular Classic Safaris
Where you stay
Four Ways to Stay on a Classic Safari
Tented Camps
Comfortable canvas rooms with real beds and en-suite bathrooms, close to the wildlife.
Safari Lodges
Friendly lodges with restaurants, gardens and often a pool, near the park gates.
Hotels
Comfortable hotels in Arusha for arrival and departure nights, close to the airports.
Resorts
Relaxed beach resorts in Zanzibar and on the coast to end your safari.
Where you sleep
Classic Stays We Use Often
Green Side Hotel
A comfortable arrival and departure base in Arusha.
Country Lodge
In Karatu, close to the Ngorongoro Crater gate.
Tukaone Tented Camp
A tented camp for your nights in the Serengeti.
Inoga Lodge
A calm base after your day in Tarangire.
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Questions travellers ask
Classic Safari FAQs
What is a Classic safari in Tanzania?
An affordable private safari with comfortable hotels, lodges, tented camps and resorts, a professional driver guide, a new private 4x4 and every transfer handled.
How much does a Classic safari cost?
From $770 per person for 3 days. The final price depends on season, number of days, accommodation and group size.
Is a Classic safari private?
Yes. You have your own vehicle and driver guide for your group only, never shared with other travellers.
What kind of accommodation is included?
Comfortable hotels, lodges, tented camps and resorts with en-suite rooms and good food. Many lodges have a pool and Wi-Fi in main areas.
Which parks can I visit on a Classic safari?
All of Tanzania: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara in the north; Mikumi, Nyerere and Ruaha in the south; Katavi, Mahale and Gombe in the west; plus Zanzibar and the coast.
When is the best time for a Classic safari?
June to October is the dry season and best for game viewing. January to March is calving season in Ndutu. Tanzania offers good safaris all year round.
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