Best Luxury Serengeti Safari Packages 2026 – Exclusive 5-Star Private Tours

Why Choose a Luxury Serengeti Safari Package in 2026?

A luxury Serengeti safari in 2026 is not just a holiday – it is a once-in-a-lifetime immersion into one of the world’s last great wildernesses with every possible comfort and exclusivity. You will have private vehicles (no sharing with strangers), private guides who can go off-road and stay out all day, private plunge pools in your suite, gourmet multi-course bush dinners under the stars, spa treatments after game drives, and access to exclusive concessions where only a handful of vehicles are allowed.

In 2026 the Serengeti ecosystem is healthier than ever: lion prides are at record sizes, leopard sightings are exceptional, cheetah hunts on the open plains are frequent, and the Great Migration follows its classic pattern with potentially even more dramatic river crossings due to good rains in recent years. The very best camps are already 75–90% booked for July–October 2026 – this is the year to finally do the safari you have always dreamed of.

With Capable Africa Tours you are not booking a standardised group tour. Every luxury Serengeti safari package is 100% private and tailor-made. We have direct contracts with Singita, &Beyond, Asilia, Nomad Tanzania, Legendary Expeditions and One Nature, giving us the best rates and availability. We have personally stayed at every property we recommend and know exactly which suite has the best view, which guide is the best photographer, and which camp has the best wine list.

What Makes Our Luxury Serengeti Safari Tours Packages Different?

Most operators offer “luxury” – very few deliver true exclusivity. Here is what sets our 2026 luxury Serengeti private safaris apart:

• 100% private 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof, fridge, charging points & bean bags for photographers
• Private guide – gold-level guides with 15+ years experience, many are photographers or PhD biologists
• Exclusive concession access (Grumeti, Lamai Wedge, Mara River) where only 1 vehicle per 10 km² is allowed
• Off-road driving permitted in private concessions for close-up big cat photography
• Flexible game drive times – stay out all day with picnic lunches if you wish
• Private bush breakfasts, sundowners, star beds and dining locations
• Hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast included in every package
• Private helicopter transfers and scenic flights available
• Professional photography guidance and camera support equipment
• Full insurance including flying doctors evacuation

Top 12 Five-Star Safari Lodges & Camps in the Serengeti for 2026

We have personally vetted every property. These are the absolute best luxury options for 2026, ranked by location and Migration timing:

1. Singita Sasakwa Lodge (Grumeti Reserve) – Old-world manor house elegance, private infinity pool suites, equestrian centre, spa, wine cellar. Best for honeymooners wanting ultimate grandeur.
2. Singita Faru Faru River Lodge (Grumeti) – Contemporary design, river views, private plunge pools, outstanding guiding. Year-round game.
3. One Nature Nyaruswiga (Central/Northern Serengeti) – Ultra-luxury tented suites with private pools, 24-hour butler, private vehicles included. Best new property.
4. &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge (Western Corridor) – Stunning river location, hippo pools below camp, private plunge pools, exceptional food.
5. Lamai Serengeti (Kogatende, Northern) – Prime Mara River crossing location July–Oct, open-fronted suites with rock pool views.
6. Sayari Camp (Northern Serengeti) – Intimate 15-suite camp, superb Mara River location, rim-flow pool, excellent guiding.
7. Namiri Plains (Eastern Serengeti) – Big cat specialist camp, off-road driving, private vehicles, outstanding photography guidance.
8. Mwiba Lodge (Southern Serengeti private concession) – Only 8 suites, totally private concession, helicopter transfers, spa, infinity pool.
9. Singita Mara River Tented Camp (Northern, Lamai Wedge) – Eco-chic tented camp right on the Mara River, incredible crossings.
10. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (Central Seronera) – Largest luxury property, spa, kids club, elevated walkway to waterhole.
11. &Beyond Klein’s Camp (Northern exclusive concession) – Private concession, off-road, night drives, walking safaris.
12. Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp (Mobile) – Follows the Migration, luxurious mobile camping with proper beds and en-suite bathrooms.

All these properties are already heavily booked for July–October 2026. We hold provisional space – contact us today.

Great Wildebeest Migration 2026 – Where to Stay for Each Season

To maximise dramatic river crossings and predator action, your camp choice is everything. Here is our expert guide for 2026:

• January–March (Calving Season, Southern Serengeti/Ndutu): One Nature Nyaruswiga, Mwiba Lodge, Ubuntu Migration Camp, Lake Masek Tented Lodge.
• June–July (Grumeti River Crossings, Western Corridor): &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, Singita Sasakwa/Faru Faru.
• July–October (Mara River Crossings, Northern Serengeti): Lamai Serengeti, Sayari Camp, Singita Mara River Tented Camp, Nomad Lamai Serengeti.
• November–December (Short Rains, Eastern Serengeti): Namiri Plains, Pioneer Camp, Dunia Camp.

We will place you in the right camp at the right time with zero guesswork.

Luxury Serengeti Safari Cost & Pricing Guide 2026

Luxury Serengeti safari packages in 2026 range from $6,500 to $18,000+ per person sharing for 7 nights. The price depends on:

• Season (July–October highest, Jan–March & June shoulder seasons lower)
• Property tier (Singita highest, followed by One Nature, &Beyond, Asilia/Nomad)
• Inclusions (all drinks, laundry, private vehicle, balloon safari, flights

Typical 2026 pricing examples (per person sharing):

• 7 nights Singita Explore Mobile + balloon – $16,500–$18,500
• 7 nights Lamai Serengeti or Sayari Camp + balloon – $11,500–$14,500
• 7 nights One Nature Nyaruswiga + helicopter transfers – $13,000–$16,000
• 7 nights Four Seasons Serengeti + private vehicle – $8,500–$11,500

All our quotes include private vehicle, guide, all park fees, internal flights where needed, and emergency evacuation cover.

Sample Luxury Serengeti Safari Itinerary 2026 (8 Days / 7 Nights)

Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro → Arusha (Gran Meliá Arusha or Legendary Lodge)
Day 2–4: Fly to Northern Serengeti → Lamai Serengeti (3 nights) – Mara River crossings
Day 5–7: Fly to Central Serengeti → Singita Faru Faru (3 nights) – big cats, private concession
Day 8: Fly back to Arusha → departure or Zanzibar extension

Price from $12,800 pp including balloon, private guide, all drinks, laundry, spa credit.