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Experiences · Private mid-range safaris

Private mid-range safaris

Your own Land Cruiser and guide, an en-suite lodge room every night, and a day that runs at your pace.

  • $650–$4,376 per person
  • 98 itineraries
  • Park fees included

From$650per person, two travelling

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Itineraries

98 private mid-range safaris, prices published

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Prices are per person for two travellers, with park fees included. Bigger groups pay less each.

Private lodge safaris 80

Only your group in the vehicle.

Shared lodge safaris 18

Same lodges, up to 6–7 guests in the vehicle.

Is it for you?

Who it suits

Your own Land Cruiser and guide, an en-suite lodge room every night, and a day that runs at your pace.

  • Couples

    Your vehicle, your timing, a proper bed every night.

  • Families

    Stop when the children need a break. Under-15s pay less.

  • Photographers

    Roof up, engine off, stay as long as the sighting lasts.

  • Calving & migration

    Ndutu and migration routes timed for the herds.

What you get

Included, and good to know

Always included

  • Park entrance fees and taxes
  • Lodge or tented-camp nights, en-suite
  • All meals and bottled water
  • Private pop-up-roof Land Cruiser
  • Your own guide for the whole trip

Good to know

  • Some lodge safaris run as shared trips; the cards below say which
  • Lodges are named in your written itinerary before you pay
  • Days between parks still mean several hours on the road

Compare

Three ways to see the same parks

BudgetPrivate mid-rangeThis pageLuxury fly-in
VehicleShared (up to 6–7) or privatePrivate Land CruiserPrivate, waiting at the airstrip
SleepTents at public campsitesMid-range lodges, en-suiteLuxury lodges and camps
DatesSet dates when joiningAny dateAny date the flights run
Between parksBy roadBy roadBy air, then short drives
Price per person$400–$1,300$750–$3,200$1,900–$6,000

Compare: Budget · Private mid-range · Luxury fly-in

Where you sleep

Lodges and camps on these trips

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Good to know

FAQs

How private is a private safari?

The vehicle and guide are only for your group, from the first morning to the last.

Can we change the plan on the way?

Yes, within the parks and lodges booked. Your guide adjusts routes and timings each day.

Do children pay less?

Yes, under-15s get a discount. Send their ages with your request.

Which lodges do you use?

We choose by season and budget and name them in your itinerary before you pay.

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Guest reviews

Travellers on travelling with Makini

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  • The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.

    Saudat N. TripAdvisor

  • The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.

    Godfrey M. TripAdvisor

  • Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.

    Damas F. TripAdvisor

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