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Day Trips From Arusha - Compare 298 Tours
Arusha is most people’s entry point for Tanzania’s world-famous Northern safari circuit. Within reach of a day trip from the city are some incredible safari destinations, among them the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron, and Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Arusha National Parks. To make this work, especially for the Serengeti, you may need to fly to and from Arusha, but many Arusha-based safari operators can offer both driving and flying tours that make each destination work on a day trip. Arusha is also a fascinating provincial northern Tanzanian city in its own right, with numerous cultural day trips on offer close to the city.
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1-Day Tarangire Trip
$275 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 352 Reviews
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1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Rhino Safari
$253 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.1/5 – 90 Reviews
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1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Joining Group Safari
$253 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Dallas Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 66 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
1-Day Trip to Arusha National Park with Walking Safari
$275 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Arusha (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 299 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
1-Day Discover the Crater of Ngorongoro
$468 to $472 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Gosheni Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 526 Reviews
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1-Day Materuni Waterfall Tour
$110 to $143 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Arusha (End)
King Solomon Safaris
5.0/5 – 61 Reviews
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1-Day Unforgettable Wildlife Encounter in Tarangire Park
$286 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 210 Reviews
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1-Day Meserani Snake Park and Arusha City Discover
$220 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha
EL. Classical Adventures
5.0/5 – 28 Reviews
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1-Day Arusha Park Tour from Arusha Town
$209 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Arusha (End)
Professional Safaris
4.9/5 – 86 Reviews
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1-Day Day Trip to Tarangire NP
$292 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Kimgoni Tanzania Safaris
5.0/5 – 100 Reviews
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1-Day Walking Safari in Arusha National Park
$218 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Arusha (End)
Joagro Safaris Tanzania
4.9/5 – 57 Reviews
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1-Day Meserani Snake Park, Reptile Tour & Maasai Culture
$440 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Meserani Snake Park (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Golden Trips Tanzania
5.0/5 – 97 Reviews
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1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Excursion
$275 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Moraka Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 40 Reviews
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1-Day Tarangire National Park Safari
$198 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Martial Adventure Safari
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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1-Day Trip, Arusha to Arusha National Park
$385 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Arusha (End)
Uncensored Safaris
5.0/5 – 22 Reviews
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1-Day Tanzania Trip to Ngorongoro Crater
$465 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Grade One Tours
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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1-Day Ngorongoro Crater - Group Tour
$275 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Promised Land Tours
4.9/5 – 20 Reviews
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1-Day Amazing Ngorongoro Crater
$550 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Wildbite Adventures
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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1-Day Wildlife Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
$492 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Kla Adventures
5.0/5 – 50 Reviews
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1-Day Trip Excursion to Arusha National Park from Arusha
$278 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Savanna Adventures
4.8/5 – 6 Reviews
5 Questions About Day Trips From Arusha

Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony has written numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks, including ‘Tanzania’ and ‘East Africa’. He writes about Tanzania and the wider region for magazines and newspapers worldwide. He is also the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’, part of which is set in Tanzania.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About Day Trips From Arusha

Can you do a safari as a day trip from Arusha?
“You could drive to most of the parks on Tanzania’s Northern safari circuit as part of a day trip from Arusha. These parks include Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. To visit the Serengeti on a day trip, you would probably need to fly. Having more time to visit each park would obviously be preferable, but day trips can be excellent for those with limited time. It might also be possible to fly in/out to/from a park in 1 day from Arusha, and you will certainly find operators willing to take you on such a trip. If you do a fly-in-fly-out day trip, remember that you also get to enjoy a scenic flight on the way in and out. Another option for a 1-day safari could be Arusha National Park. Best known as the home of Mt Meru, you’ll really get to enjoy some of northern Tanzania’s most spectacular views on a visit to the park. Remember that the best views of Mt Kilimanjaro are actually from Kenya, not Tanzania, so Arusha National Park’s views could just be the best you’ll find anywhere in the country’s north. In addition to the scenery, the park also has some wildlife that includes zebra, giraffe, hippo and buffalo. Elephant is also possible, although the park doesn’t have a big population. The park also has a few leopard, spotted hyena and wildebeest.”
1How do I find a reliable operator for a day trip from Arusha?
“The best place to find a reliable operator that organizes day trips from Arusha is on the tours page for Arusha on SafariBookings.com. Apart from seeing what each operator has to offer in terms of their packages and day trips, you can also read reviews by travelers who have actually gone on one of these trips, as well as see the rating given to each operator by travelers.”
2Is there enough to see on an Arusha city tour?
“There certainly is enough to fill a day in Arusha, so much so that you will have to make some choices about your priorities. If getting to know Arusha on a city tour is how you’d like to spend your day, then count on spending time exploring and shopping in the city’s markets, visiting its museums (the Natural History Museum is good), and going on a tour of a local coffee plantation; the latter often ends up being many visitors’ favorite activity in the city. You could also consider choosing from a variety of cultural tours just outside the city. Most such tours include a visit to a local community or village close to Arusha, where you may share a meal with locals, get a tour of the village, take a walk with a local guide, or take part in some other activity or cultural demonstration. Choosing a cultural tour of this kind would, however, mean that you won’t have time on the same day for a city tour, although some cultural tours or packages offer half-day options.”
3What are the options for private vs group day safaris from Arusha?
“Both private and group day safaris are possible from Arusha, and it all depends on what kind of trip you want to have. On a private day safari, you will pay more than you would for a group safari, because you will have to pay the entire costs of a guide, vehicle and other expenses that would be shared on a group safari. Having paid a little more, on a private day safari you should be able to custom design the itinerary in consultation with the tour operator, deciding which park or parks to visit, how long you will spend at each site and so on. You will, of course, be limited in how much you can cover in a day. But otherwise you should be able to design the safari according to your needs. Such decisions are rarely possible on a group safari, on which you’re more likely to be on a pre-organized itinerary. Apart from sharing costs, one plus of going on a group safari is the opportunity to meet and share experiences with like-minded safari travelers.”
4Are day safaris suitable for families, and are there any child-friendly options?
“Day safaris from Arusha can be excellent for families, although depending on the age of your children, the tour operator may require you to pay for a private safari, rather than joining a group one. Most activities on a day safari are suitable for children, from viewing wildlife to visiting a local community on a cultural tour. Such trips can be wonderful opportunities for children to experience another culture, and perhaps even participate in activities such as dancing or cooking. Remember, however, that cultural tours out of Arusha may include a meal that some children may not like; always bring extra snacks, just in case. Also, when planning a day safari for your family, be realistic in how much ground you can cover and avoid itineraries where you’ll end up spending all day in the car.”
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Mark is a travel writer who grew up in Africa and has written over 700 titles for Condé Nast Traveller, Travel Africa, BBC Wildlife and others.
As a safari destination Tanzania has it all!
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Sue is an award-winning writer who specializes in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet.
The perfect safari destination
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Tanzania was the most Magical, Majestic, Amazing trip I’ve ever taken! ( I’ve traveled quite a bit)
So, I had a private tour on my Safari with Now Safari Company! Great to work with ! My safari was the most memorable experience! My Guides name was Hamisi Abdul. STRONGLY RECOMMEND! He did an amazing job! So knowledgeable, and kind ! We...

Amazing and definitely a must do!
Had a wonderful time. This was my life long dream to come here but didn’t knew if I could afford it or not. Scheduled it for early May (wet season) but it didn’t rain that much. It rained daily while we were eating lunch and it stopped...

Stunning wildlife and scenery and warm welcoming people
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An other world
I booked a Safari for April. A driver picked me up at the airport and dropped and me at the hotel. I booked an 4 days 3 nights mid. class lodges Safari from Arusha to Tarangire N.P. , Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We were a group of 4 to 6...