Arusha · Tanzania

Private safaris in Tanzania

Your own guide. Quieter corners. Planned by locals.

Where do we start?

Free itinerary and quote. No commitment.

Guides from Arusha

Born and based in Tanzania, our guides know the tracks, the seasons and where the herds are this month.

Your own vehicle

Every safari is private: one vehicle and one guide for your group, travelling at your pace.

Planned from scratch

Routes are built around your dates, budget and interests, then refined with you until they fit.

Destinations

Where we take you in Tanzania

From the northern parks to the remote south and the Zanzibar coast.

Why Unseen Places

Why travellers plan with us

A small Arusha team that designs every trip by hand and stays with you from first message to final transfer.

About us

Local expertise

We live where we guide, so routes follow the season and the wildlife rather than a printed timetable.

Fully private

No shared vehicles and no fixed group schedules: the day starts and ends when you want it to.

Conservation first

We work with camps and community projects that put money back into the land and the people who protect it.

Looked after throughout

From the airport pickup to your last transfer, one team handles the details and answers on WhatsApp.

How it works

From first message to first game drive

  1. Tell us your plans

    Dates, who is travelling, and the moments you want to see.

  2. A designer reviews it

    Within 24 hours a safari designer drafts a route matched to the season.

  3. Talk it through

    We refine the plan together on a call until it feels like yours.

  4. Your final proposal

    Full pricing with no obligation, ready to confirm when you are.

Traveller reviews

Hear it from the people who travelled with us

In the field

Wild Tanzania, up close

Moments from recent game drives: the animals, the light and the long days out on the plains.

Questions

Planning questions, answered

Planning your safari

We recommend booking at least 6–12 months in advance, especially for the Great Migration season (July–October) and peak periods. Popular camps fill up quickly, and early booking gives you the widest selection of dates and accommodations. That said, last-minute itineraries can sometimes be arranged — contact us and we'll do our best.

Tanzania offers extraordinary wildlife year-round, but the best time depends on what you want to experience. The dry season (June–October) is ideal for general game viewing as animals gather around water sources. The Great Migration's dramatic river crossings typically occur July–September in the northern Serengeti. The green season (November–May) brings lush landscapes, fewer crowds, excellent birdwatching, and lower rates.

Absolutely — bespoke itinerary design is at the heart of what we do. Every journey is unique. Our safari designers will speak with you in detail about your interests, travel style, budget, group size, and any special requirements, then craft a journey that truly fits. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all packages.

For private safaris, you have the entire vehicle to yourselves — typically a customized 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. For our small-group scheduled departures, we cap groups at 6 guests per vehicle to ensure a quality experience for everyone. We never combine private bookings with other groups.

Ready to plan your safari?

Tell us when you’d like to travel. A safari designer replies within 24 hours.