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Arusha is where some of the best safaris in Africa become possible. This large Tanzanian city is the main gateway town for northern Tanzania, a region that has some of the best parks anywhere on the continent. A lot depends on how much time you have, but everything becomes possible in this remarkable place, from the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) to the great migration, Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacle involving some 2.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. And there are so many other possible wild and incredible animal encounters in between. Flights regularly connect Arusha with airstrips within the parks and reserves of Tanzania’s north and there is also an excellent road network fanning out from the city.
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6-Day Greatest Memorable Tanzania Luxury Safari
$3,068 to $3,120 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 749 Reviews
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3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Luxury Safari
$1,433 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Smile
5.0/5 – 1,302 Reviews
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7-Day All-Inclusive Luxury Family Safari
$3,480 to $3,985 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 1,669 Reviews
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4-Day Mid-Range Lodge Group Tour
$1,280 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Suricata Safaris
5.0/5 – 4,535 Reviews
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8-Day Great Migration Safari
$3,206 to $3,319 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 649 Reviews
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4-Day Serengeti Luxury Trip & Four Seasons Safari Lodge
$3,726 to $3,839 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Sereland Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 181 Reviews
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6-Day Tanzania Wild Luxury Safari
$3,539 to $4,672 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
I Artist Adventure
4.9/5 – 17 Reviews
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4-Day Comfort Safari Northern Circuit Tanzania
$1,198 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Josh Dreamland Safari
5.0/5 – 117 Reviews
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7-Day Private Luxury Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Tour
$4,388 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 1,014 Reviews
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4-Day Classic Safari to Tarangire-Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$1,595 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Ndutu Green Explorers
5.0/5 – 273 Reviews
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5-Day Tarangire, 2 Nights Serengeti & Ngorongoro Luxury
$2,153 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Nkollo Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 168 Reviews
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7-Day Luxury Safari All-Inclusive
$3,701 to $4,309 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 750 Reviews
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11-Day Tanzania & Zanzibar Beach Adventure Glamping
$2,773 to $3,162 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Western Serengeti NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar), Jambiani (Zanzibar), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Shemeji Safari
4.9/5 – 307 Reviews
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8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Wonders Expedition
$3,170 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 185 Reviews
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6-Day Big Five Safari with Lake Natron
$2,329 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti NP, Lake Natron, Arusha (End)
Amshar Serengeti Adventures
4.9/5 – 256 Reviews
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2-Day Private Safari to Tarangire and Lake Manyara
$450 to $461 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Joagro Safaris Tanzania
5.0/5 – 85 Reviews
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3-Day Classic Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara Tour
$1,051 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Tanzania Wildheart Adventures
5.0/5 – 43 Reviews
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2-Day Midrange Safari in Tarangire & Lake Manyara
$596 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Highneck Safaris
5.0/5 – 34 Reviews
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5 Questions About Tanzania Safaris 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 Tanzania Safaris from Arusha
Anthony Ham
Where can I go on a safari from Arusha?
“There are too many possibilities to list here, so I’ll stick to the most amazing ones! The closest national park to Arusha is Arusha National Park, which can be visited on a day trip from the city. It does have some wildlife, but the main reason to visit is for the incredible views of Mt Meru. A little farther afield, but easily reached on a two- to three-hour drive from Arusha are Tarangire National Park and/or Lake Manyara National Park. Both of these are world-class safari parks. Beyond Lake Manyara and high atop the Rift Valley escarpment (the steep slopes that drop into the Rift Valley) are Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. If you were to visit these three national parks and Ngorongoro, you would have one of the most wonderful safaris possible. Other possibilities from Arusha include Mkomazi or Kilimanjaro National Parks, while Lake Natron, Lake Eyasi and the West Kilimanjaro region are also within reach.”
1How much time do I need for a Tanzania safari from Arusha?
“How much time do you have? Another way to answer this question is simply this: the more time you have for your safari from Arusha, the better your experience will be. With just 1 day, you could visit Arusha National Park, which is right on Arusha’s doorstep. If you wish to climb to the summit of Mt Meru, however, count on at least 4 days in the park. If you have 2 to 3 days, you could visit either Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara National Park, although it would probably be a little rushed. An extra couple of days would mean that you could visit both parks. Add on an extra day for Ngorongoro and at least 3 more to visit the Serengeti. If you’re willing to fly instead of drive, you could travel to Ngorongoro or the Serengeti by plane and get a taste of both places in 3 to 4 days.”
2Can I see the Big Five animals on a safari that leaves from Arusha?
“Seeing the Big Five is certainly possible on your safari. Four of these (excluding rhino) are commonly seen across most of the parks (namely Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire), although the big cats are never guaranteed. Leopard in particular can be elusive, although they’re often seen in the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti. One unusual highlight might be the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara. Although there are rhinos in the Serengeti, they’re really hard to see. The best place to see rhinos in northern Tanzania is Ngorongoro Crater. Apart from the Big Five (which was first described by early-20th-century hunters, in recognition of the most dangerous animals to hunt), other wildlife highlights might include cheetah, zebra, giraffe, spotted hyena, hippo, crocodile and many more species.”
3Should I go for a road or fly-in safari?
“A fly-in safari is an excellent idea, if you can afford it. Flying means that you can leave Arusha in the morning and be among the animals in the Serengeti (or just about anywhere else in northern Tanzania) by lunchtime. It really is an excellent way to make the most of your time, leaving more time free to be out on safari trails looking for animals. Flying also comes with the benefit of offering incredible views of this spectacular part of the country, so much so that an air transfer very quickly becomes a scenic flight. The main problem with flying is that it can be very expensive, and it can’t usually be part of what many would consider to be cheap or affordable safari tours or packages. You’ll spend more time traveling between the parks if you travel by road, although that can have the advantage of taking you closer to local life, with many more opportunities to meet locals along the way.”
4Are cultural experiences or village visits included in safari itineraries from Arusha?
“Cultural experiences or village visits are certainly possible, but they are not always included unless you ask for them to be. Most of these experiences operate as day trips from Arusha. They’re often offered by tour operators as a chance to fill in a spare day in the city, either at the beginning or end of your safari itinerary. Operators offer hundreds of different possibilities for exploring northern Tanzania and most of them begin in Arusha. That means that if you would like to go on a tour or village visit, either choose an itinerary that includes one, or ask your tour operator if you can add it to your itinerary.”
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Amazing, exceeded expectations
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