Day Trips in Arusha: 14 Priced, Timed and Ranked

2.1 Day Olpopongi Real Maasai Cultural adventurous Trip | Burigi Chato Safaris LTD

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $380

From Arusha, drive to Olpopongi in West Kilimanjaro for a full day with a Maasai community. Expect a welcome dance, village walk, museum visit, traditional fire-making, cultural demonstrations, lunch, and time in a Maasai boma. The tour lasts about nine hours and returns to Arusha.

“There were so many amazing experiences on the Maasai Cultural Day trip - from being dancing with Maasai people in my birthday, it really was a trip of a lifetime”

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3.Saadani Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $431Top rated

Travel from Arusha to Saadani National Park for a private wildlife outing in Tanzania’s only park beside the Indian Ocean. Expect park fees, transport, and lunch to be covered, with possible sightings of elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles. Guides connected with the operator include Kamau and George.

“Stupendously intrigued to visit saadani My husband was in absolute awe! Of the landscape and diversity of wildlife it was one box checked out of our bucket list looking and really enjoyed”

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4.Day Trip to Serval Wildlife – Feed Giraffes & Lions

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $220

Spend a full day at Serval Wildlife Sanctuary with a small group of up to seven. Feed giraffes, zebras, elands, monkeys, and other animals, then meet lions in a controlled setting. Your English-speaking guide, often Mwanga, handles transport, lunch, photos, and the guided bush walk from Arusha or Moshi.

“had an absolutely wonderful experience visiting Serval Wildlife today. Being able to get close to my favorite animals was just wonderful and unfortunateble experience. My quide Mr Mwanga and our driver Walice were extremely professional, friendly and made my journey very pleased. I would highly recommend this activity to anyone who is looking for Close up experience with beautifula giraffes, zebras and antelops”

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5.Coffee walk day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $102

From Arusha, you’ll walk through small farms, schools, and churches to an organic Fairtrade coffee farm. Guide Samwel, also listed as Samuel, explains local culture and coffee production before lunch with chapati, ugali, goat sauce, and seasonal fruit. You’ll cup several coffees, taste banana cake, and receive a bag to take home.

“The guide, Samuel, showed us the reality of coffee farming (as well as other small-scale farming) on an excellent walking tour through the area (including a village) around the coffee farms and roastery. I can't recommend this tour highly enougRead more”

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6.1 Day: Arusha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $440

Spend about seven hours exploring Arusha National Park from Arusha in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and six window seats. Look for Masai giraffes, buffalo, zebras, warthogs, antelope, and colobus monkeys. A professional driver-guide, picnic lunch, park fees, drinks, and round-trip hotel transport are included.

“We had an amazing day with Serengeti Camping Safari at Arusha National Park! Our guide was amazing at spotting animals. He also knew the best viewpoints and trails. Our trip to Arusha National Park was one of the best parts of our Tanzanian adventure!”

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7.The Amaizing Private Day Trip to the lovely Arusha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $450

Spend about eight hours in Arusha National Park on a private safari from Arusha. Your English-speaking guide handles the 4x4 drive, park fees, lunch, and water, while an armed park ranger leads a two-hour walk. Look for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, colobus monkeys, flamingoes, and Mount Meru views.

“The entire trip from beginning to end was seamlessly executed. Our guide was extremely friendly and insightful. It is a Day Trip you are not going to regret. Highly Recommended!”

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8.Arusha National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $307

Spend about 7 to 8 hours in Arusha National Park in a private safari vehicle with a guide. Look for monkeys, zebras, giraffes, and elephants near Mount Meru and the Small Serengeti. Lunch, park fees, and pickup from Arusha, Dar es Salaam, or Nairobi are included. Ask for guides such as Gift or Saitoti when arranging your day.

“We had an organized trip to 3 n.parks - NP Tarangire, Ngorongoro, NP Lake Manyara (two overnight stays) as a family trip. We were all absolutely thrilled, especially the first two parks were amazing.”

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9.Meru Water falls Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $65Best value

This private Arusha day trip takes you through farming villages to a Mount Meru waterfall, with transport, taxes, and admission included. Ask for Joel if available: he is praised for his friendly manner and knowledge of Arusha, Kilimanjaro, waterfalls, and thermal waters. Expect a genuine hike with steep ground, uneven footing, and stream crossings.

“The guide who picked us up, Joel, was a legend! Super friendly, very informative and relaxed. He took us to the Waterfall where the entrance fee and guide fee was included in the price. The local guide from Mt. Meru however did try to say we Read more”

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10.Arusha National Park Day Trip w/ Game Drives & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $340

Set out from Tulia Boutique Hotel at 8:30 for a private 4x4 safari in Arusha National Park. Your English-speaking guide takes you to the Momela Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater for morning and afternoon game drives, with lunch at Momela Wildlife Lodge. Guides Bony and Christian have led this trip.

“The trip was great. Lunch was good and accommodated allergies. The next day we visited Tarangire National Park with the same guide, Bony, and it was fantastic! I would recommend Tarangire if you want to see predators and elephants - Arusha National Park doesn't have as many animals, but it's still beautiful.”

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11.Private Day Trip to Arusha National Park with a Walking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $400

Travel privately from Moshi to Arusha National Park for a game drive and guided walking safari. Look for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, impalas, and possibly the park’s rare white baboon. The walk ends at a waterfall flowing from Mount Meru. Lunch, water, transport, park fees, and the walking safari are included.

“We had a great day and would highly recommend this trip to anyone! While seeing all of these magnificent creatures was something we all had wanted, none of us wanted to sit in a car for several days on end. This trip was the perfect balance Read more”

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12.Kikuletwa Hot Springs Day Trip with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $75

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Arusha or Moshi to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, where you can swim in clear, warm pools beneath acacia trees. An English or Swahili-speaking guide leads the way, with time for photos, local snacks, and a relaxed countryside stop. The drive takes about 1.5 to 2 hours each way.

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13.1 Day Arusha national park (Game drive and walking safari).

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $450

Spend about 10 hours exploring Arusha National Park from Arusha. After an 8:00 breakfast, meet your guide and driver at 8:30 for a game drive and ranger-led walking safari. Look for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, monkeys, and antelopes beneath Mount Meru. The private tour suits anyone with one spare day.

“I had a spare day in Arusha and arranged with Florence a one day tour. Warren was the driver and wildlife expert. I had the best day; both guides were friendly and helpful and I saw loads of wildlife, much of which I wouldn’t have seen for myself in the foliage. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough, wonderful.”

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14.Arusha National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $300

Spend 8 to 10 hours in Arusha National Park with a private 4x4, safari guide, lunch, water, and park fees included. A ranger-led walk takes you through tropical forest toward Mount Meru, then you ride to Momela Lakes for flamingos and wildlife. The provider’s team includes Fredrick, Michael, Osward, Freddy, and Kamu.

“Great experience Freddy and kamu. Showed us all the areas and had a lot of patience. Loved my experience. I would recommend”

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