A private vehicle and guide give you control over every part of the day. You can leave before sunrise for the best light, stay with a sighting as long as you like, change plans when the wildlife moves or take a slower morning. Everyone has a window seat and an open roof for photography. Your guide learns your interests and shares knowledge about animals, birds, trees and local culture, which makes each drive more personal and rewarding. It is simply a more relaxed way to explore.

Choosing parks depends on what you most want to see. The Serengeti suits big cats and the Great Migration, the Ngorongoro Crater offers dense wildlife, Tarangire is known for elephants, and Ruaha, Selous and Nyerere give remote southern experiences. Most private safaris last five to ten days, but we can plan shorter or longer trips. Tell us your priorities and travel dates, and we will suggest a balanced route without rushing the drives between parks. We can always adjust the plan later together.

A tailor-made safari can suit many budgets. As a general guide, budget camping safaris run about $250 to $390 per person per day, mid-range about $550 to $990, luxury about $990 to $2,500, and ultra-luxury from about $2,500. Costs vary by season, party size and lodges. You can also mix levels, for example camping in some parks and staying in a luxury camp in the Serengeti. We give a clear quote and adapt it to your budget. Nothing is fixed until you are happy.

Private safaris work especially well for couples, families, honeymooners and photographers because the schedule is entirely yours. Families can plan shorter drives, rest breaks and child-friendly lodges. Couples can add romantic touches such as a bush dinner or a balloon flight. Photographers can choose spacious vehicles, early starts and extra time at sightings. Whatever your interest, a private guide adapts the day to you, and we can arrange special requests such as celebrations or accessibility needs. Just tell us what matters most.

Planning a customized safari with Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris starts with a conversation about your dates, interests and budget. We then suggest a draft itinerary with parks, lodges and activities, and adjust it until you are happy. After you confirm, we arrange your vehicle, guide, park fees, accommodation and airport transfers, and we stay available during the trip. You can add extras later, including a Kilimanjaro climb, a cultural visit or a beach stay in Zanzibar. Support continues until you fly home.

A private customized safari in Tanzania is a trip designed specifically for you, with your own 4x4 vehicle and professional guide. You choose the parks, number of days, lodge style, activities and travel dates, and the itinerary can be adjusted as the trip develops. It differs from fixed packages because nothing is set in advance. Our team builds the route, handles bookings and makes sure each day matches your interests and pace.

The cost of a private tailor-made safari depends on the season, the number of travelers, the length of the trip and your lodge choice. As a general guide, budget camping is about $250 to $390 per person per day, mid-range about $550 to $990, luxury about $990 to $2,500 and ultra-luxury from about $2,500. Traveling with more people in one vehicle usually lowers the per-person cost. Contact us for a detailed quote.

Most travelers enjoy a private safari of five to ten days in Tanzania. Five days can cover Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and a short Serengeti visit, while seven to ten days allows a slower pace and more time in the Serengeti. Remote parks in the south usually need a few extra days. We recommend choosing a length that avoids rushing, and we can extend the trip with Zanzibar or a Kilimanjaro climb.

The best time for a private safari depends on what you want to see. June to October is the dry season with excellent game viewing, and July to October can bring Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti. December to March suits the Great Migration calving season in the south, usually around late January and February. April and May are the green season with fewer visitors. A private itinerary lets us follow the wildlife.

Yes, a private safari is one of the best ways to travel with children because the day follows your family's rhythm. Your guide can plan shorter game drives, rest breaks and pool time, and we choose lodges that welcome families. Private vehicles also let children stand up, take photos and ask questions without worrying about others. Share the ages of your children, and we will recommend suitable parks and activities.

Yes, you can add Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro or other experiences to a customized safari. Many travelers finish with three to five nights on Zanzibar beaches, while others climb Kilimanjaro first and then relax on safari. You can also add a hot air balloon flight, walking safari, cultural visit or coffee farm tour. We arrange the transfers, flights and accommodation so the whole journey runs smoothly from arrival to departure. Just tell us how much time you have.

A private customized safari usually includes a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, your own professional driver-guide, park entry fees, accommodation, meals as agreed, drinking water, airport transfers and game drives in every park on your route. Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris writes down every inclusion in your itinerary so you know precisely what is covered. Flights, visas, travel insurance, tips and personal items are normally extra. Because the safari is tailor-made, you can add balloon flights, cultural visits or beach nights, and we adjust the quote to match your choices.

The northern circuit is the most popular choice, combining Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara in one flowing route. Serengeti offers vast plains, big cats and the Great Migration, while Ngorongoro Crater gives dense wildlife viewing on a single floor. Tarangire is known for elephants and baobab trees. For a remote, wilder experience, southern parks such as Nyerere and Ruaha suit repeat visitors. On a private safari we match parks to your interests, season and number of days, rather than following a fixed route. We also suggest how many nights each park deserves.

You choose the style of stay, and we match lodges and tented camps to it. Options range from budget camping to mid-range lodges, luxury tented camps and ultra-luxury properties, placed inside or beside the parks so you spend less time driving. Many guests mix styles, for example a luxury camp in the central Serengeti and a comfortable lodge near Ngorongoro. Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris recommends locations first, because a good position saves hours on the road, then fits the property to your comfort level and budget. Every property is confirmed before you travel, with room types noted.

Booking is simple and personal. Send us your preferred dates, number of travellers, interests and comfort level, and we reply with a draft day-by-day itinerary and a clear quote. You can adjust parks, lodges and activities until the plan feels right, then confirm with a deposit as outlined in your booking terms. Final details, such as pickup times and packing advice, follow before you travel. Because every trip is private, there are no fixed departures to fit around, so you choose the start date that suits you. Our team stays reachable by email or phone throughout your planning.

Pack light, breathable clothes in neutral colours such as khaki, olive and brown, plus a warm fleece or jacket for cool early mornings and evenings. Bring a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable closed shoes, binoculars and a camera with spare batteries. Soft duffel bags are easier to load than hard suitcases, and weight limits apply on light aircraft transfers. Avoid bright colours and very dark blue. Your Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris itinerary includes a detailed packing list matched to the season and parks you will visit.