A group joining safari allows individual travelers, couples, or small groups to join a scheduled safari with others. You share the safari vehicle, guide, and experience — making it more affordable while still enjoying all the highlights of a private safari.

Anyone! Whether you’re a solo traveler, couple, or a few friends, you’re welcome to join. It’s a great way to meet new people while exploring Tanzania’s top parks.

Yes. All group safaris have scheduled departure dates. Once the minimum number of participants is reached, the tour is confirmed.

Most group safaris include famous destinations like:

• Serengeti National Park

• Ngorongoro Crater

• Tarangire National Park

• Lake Manyara National Park

Check each itinerary for exact locations.

Generally, the package includes:

• Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle

• Park fees

• Accommodation

• All meals during the safari

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Drinking water

• Airport transfers (in most cases)

Absolutely! You’ll experience the same game drives and wildlife sightings as private safaris, guided by experts who know where to find the Big Five and more.

Groups usually consist of 4 to 6 people per vehicle. This ensures everyone has a window seat and a comfortable experience.

Depending on the itinerary, you’ll stay in mid-range lodges, tented camps, or budget accommodations — all clean, safe, and comfortable.

Group safaris follow set itineraries, but if you’d like a customized trip, we recommend booking a private safari tailored to your preferences.

Simply check our upcoming tours, choose your dates, and book online — or contact us directly for assistance.

We normally recommend getting the visa on arrival as it is a very straightforward process. It costs $50 USD per person except for U.S Citizens who pay $100 USD per person. Some countries do require a referral visa in advance. Please contact us if you are a citizen of any of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Abkhazia, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Kyrgyztan, Mauritania, Palestine, Somalia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Lebanon, Morocco, Sierra Leone or Uzbekistan.

*In any case, please do keep in mind your passport needs to have at least 6 months of validity.

We normally recommend getting the visa on arrival as it is a very straightforward process. It costs $50 USD per person except for U.S Citizens who pay $100 USD per person. Some countries do require a referral visa in advance. Please contact us if you are a citizen of any of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Abkhazia, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Kyrgyztan, Mauritania, Palestine, Somalia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Lebanon, Morocco, Sierra Leone or Uzbekistan.

*In any case, please do keep in mind your passport needs to have at least 6 months of validity.

1. 1. All necessary documents: passport, vaccine certificate and others that might apply.
   2. Any medication you might need, i.e Carry along your medical kit
   3. Sunblock, sunglasses, hat, lip balm and moisturizer.
   4. Your camera: we recommend bringing a wide lens (about 17-55mm) for those scenery pictures, and a telephoto lens (in the 200-400mm range) to catch animals at a distance.
   5. Binoculars: We do provide a pair of top notch binoculars per every 2 persons in the vehicle but feel free to bring your own which you may be more used to. Binoculars really make a big difference on a safari.
   6. Clothes: Comfortable and casual clothing, with khaki, beige or green colours. You should pack T-shirts, shirts with long sleeves, jeans, a sweater and a jacket (for the cold mornings), swimwear (if the accommodation you selected has pool or if you do a beach extension) and comfortable hiking shoes.
   7.  Insect repellent

This is something we take very seriously. Upon booking us, we will send you a form in which you will be able to indicate any dietary preference or restriction or any specific request you might have. We will then provide that information in advance to all the hotels.

Safety and security should be a concern regardless where one chooses to travel these days and travel to Africa is no different. As a continent, Africa is quite large and an incident in one country doesn’t necessarily impact the entire continent, anymore then such an occurrence in your home city would. While it is true that some cities in East Africa might be more prone to crime then others, the vast majority of any incidents are targeted at people who live and work in the specific country. We at Africa Serendipity are in constant contact with our land outfitters in both countries, and their respective government authorities make enormous efforts to prevent tourists from being exposed to any such dangers.

Each day will be different, each an adventure. Your days will begin with an early 5:30am wake up, be served coffee or tea and cookies before heading out for the early game-drive at about 6:30am. After about 3-hours, you’ll return for a full breakfast. The rest of the morning you can use to simply relax, catch-up on sleep, go swimming (weather permitting). Lunch is served by 1pm. Between 3:30pm – 4:00pm you will depart on your afternoon game-drive; returning to camp/lodge around 6:30pm. You will have time to freshen up before “sundowners” at sunset; served dinner around 8pm.
Note: Night game-drives are not permitted within the National Parks in Tanzania. If you are, however, on private lands outside the National Parks, game-walks can be done after breakfast, and night game-drives are available and often conducted.

For Safari groups of 5 to 13 people, are highly encouraged for better pricing. But in order to create fun and family ambiance groups of at least 10 are very good.

Green season is the wet season in East Africa, and most likely these months are 15th March – 15th May.

What is a group joining safari?

The Best times recommended to Travel to Tanzania are January to March, June to October, and December