Lion cub in the Serengeti

Private Tanzania safaris · planned from Arusha

Serengeti,
entirely your own.

Private game drives in Tanzania’s most iconic wilderness, shaped around your pace and priorities.

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Private guide & vehicle

Travel on your own time, with a guide who stays with your journey.

Tanzania expertise

Grounded knowledge of the country, its seasons and its best routes.

Planned from Arusha

Useful, personal advice from where the safari begins.

Clear proposals

Each journey is explained with its stays, logistics and inclusions in view.

Focus Mission Safaris private game drive

Tanzania's trusted safari experts

The difference is
how it is planned.

Since 2013, Focus Mission Safaris has crafted exceptional Tanzanian adventures, from Serengeti wildlife encounters to challenging Kilimanjaro ascents. Our deep local knowledge transforms standard trips into extraordinary journeys through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.

Founder Jessey Mkiza leads a team of certified guides who combine wilderness expertise with cultural insight. We personally design each itinerary, ensuring authentic experiences that respect local communities and ecosystems while delivering unmatched adventure.

Our Focus Mission story

The foundation of every journey

Private by design.
Personal in the details.

01

Guides who know Tanzania

Our experienced guides bring wilderness expertise, cultural insight and the flexibility to make each day feel entirely your own.

02

Journeys with a sense of place

We combine the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar in a way that gives each one proper time to unfold.

03

Travel that gives back

Five percent of safari proceeds directly support wildlife protection and community programmes in Tanzania.

The landscapes that define Tanzania

Three landscapes.
One brilliantly paced safari.

From endless plains to ancient volcanic craters, we shape Tanzania’s defining wilderness areas into journeys that feel natural rather than rushed.

Safari camp experience in Tanzania

The places you come back to at the end of the day

A stay should
change how the day feels.

We consider the rhythm of the whole journey, from game drives and transfers to quiet time at camp and the final days on Zanzibar’s coast. The result is a safari that feels cared for from arrival to farewell.

Explore all safari experiences

Your safari, shaped around you

Start with the way
you want to travel.

Share the dates you have, who is travelling and the experience you picture. We will give you direct advice on route length, seasonal wildlife, accommodation choices and the level of comfort that will matter most.

  • Clear advice on the right route and number of nights
  • Private journeys matched to your dates and priorities
  • Thoughtful recommendations from a Tanzania specialist
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Tanzania safari?

Licences & certifications

Travel with
confidence.

We are fully licensed to operate as a tour company in Tanzania. Below are our essential certifications.

TALA License

TALA License Number: 019504

Our TALA license guarantees authorized and secure safari adventures, ensuring compliance with regulations for your peace of mind while traveling.

VAT and TIN

VAT/TIN: 168952937

Our VAT/TIN number confirms our adherence to tax regulations, promoting transparency and integrity in all business transactions with our clients.

Frequently asked questions

Good questions
deserve real answers.

Every journey is personal. These answers are a useful place to begin, then our Arusha team can advise you around your exact dates and plans.

Ask us your own question
Are your Tanzania safaris fully private?

Yes. Our private safaris give your group its own guide and vehicle, so each day can follow your interests, energy and the wildlife rather than a shared timetable.

When is the best time to visit Tanzania?

Tanzania is rewarding throughout the year. The right month depends on the wildlife you hope to see, your preferred pace and the regions you want to explore. We match the route to your travel dates.

How many days are ideal for a Tanzania safari?

For a first journey including Serengeti and Ngorongoro, six to eight nights usually provides a relaxed pace. Longer routes allow more time in the bush or a Zanzibar extension.

Do you arrange Kilimanjaro climbs and Zanzibar holidays?

Yes. We arrange expert-led Kilimanjaro trekking and Zanzibar beach holidays as stand-alone experiences or as part of a wider Tanzania journey.

What is included in a safari quotation?

Your proposal clearly sets out accommodation, private guiding, vehicle, park fees, meals, transfers and the logistics required for your itinerary, along with anything not included.

How do we begin planning?

Send your approximate travel dates, the number of people travelling and the kind of experience you picture. We will return with grounded recommendations and clear next steps.

Focus Mission Safaris Tanzania

Tell us what matters.
We will build the journey.

Begin with your dates, your group and the kind of Tanzania experience you want. We will bring back a private route with clear, thoughtful next steps.