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15 Full-Day Tours in Tanzania, From Cheapest Day Out to Big Week

84 tours  ·  from $55

Prices here swing wildly for the same day out, so these 15 full-day tours are set side by side: what you pay, what is included, and where the cheap ones make their savings.

Full-Day Private Stone Town Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour - Prison Island and the boat to Changuu
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Full-Day Private Stone Town +Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour

1.Full-Day Private Stone Town +Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Stone Town, Prison Island, and a countryside spice farm. You’ll ride a boat with snorkeling gear, meet giant tortoises, taste tropical fruit, and learn how cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom grow. Guides such as Amina, Ibrahim, and Amira have earned strong praise, though service can vary.

“Our tour guide Ibrahim had no interest in providing tour services. I asked him how long he's been a guide and if he likes giving tours. He said he didn't enjoy providing tours and that this job was only temporary. Such a disappointment. He merRead more”

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Zanzibar full day Jozani forest + Spice farm and stone town - Jozani Forest and the search for red colobus monkeys
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Zanzibar full day Jozani forest + Spice farm and stone town

2.Zanzibar full day Jozani forest + Spice farm and stone town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 90 reviews · 1 day · from $90Best value

Spend a full day with a private guide and driver visiting Jozani Forest, an organic spice farm, and Stone Town. Look for Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys, cross a mangrove bridge, taste fresh spices and fruit, and see landmarks such as Freddie Mercury’s house. Guide Amina is one highly praised option, with several languages available.

“jozani bos is echt geweldig maar ga zo vroeg mogelijk dab zie je de aapjes bij tientallen. kruidenboerderij is interessant stone town vinden wij niet zo”

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Private Full Day Hiking Experience to Marangu Route - Walking through Kilimanjaro’s lower rainforest
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Private Full Day Hiking Experience to Marangu Route

3.Private Full Day Hiking Experience to Marangu Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $260Top rated

Hike from Arusha to Mandara Hut on Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route, passing through rainforest and gaining about 900 meters. Your private group gets hotel pickup, park transport, a guide, lunch, water, and time to rest at the hut before returning. Guides may include Ami, Emmanuel, Elly, or Gidion, depending on assignment.

“I recently joined a full-day hike along the Marangu Route with Private Full Day Hiking Experience, and it was absolutely incredible! The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey. The scRead more”

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Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam - Morogoro lunch gives the road day a useful break
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Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

4.Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $550

Leave Dar es Salaam at 4:00 AM for a private day trip to Mikumi National Park with Silas or Felix. After lunch in Morogoro, enjoy a 4 to 5-hour game drive for chances to see lions, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeests, impalas, and birds. Hotel, airport, and residence pickup and drop-off are included.

“I was unsure about how to spend a free day in Dar but I’m so glad I did this! Silas was an amazing guide who made sure I had the best experience possible. When a lion was spotted, Silas quickly drove us over to the spot for a great view and it is something I’ll never forget!”

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A Private Full Day Tour To Stone Town & Spice Farm - What the private guide adds
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A Private Full Day Tour To Stone Town & Spice Farm

5.A Private Full Day Tour To Stone Town & Spice Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $90

Spend about five to six hours with a private guide in Stone Town and at Tangawizi Spice Farm. See the Old Arab Fort, Sultan’s Palace, former slave market, Darajani Market, and House of Wonders, then learn about cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, turmeric, and tropical fruit. Pickup, transport, entrance fees, and bottled water are included.

“it was good tour and good driver and tour guide we saw all the things that we expect to see there thank you so much for your hospitality”

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Zanzibar Full Day Mnemba Island, Nungwi and Kendwa Beach Tour - Key points to know before booking
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Zanzibar Full Day Mnemba Island, Nungwi and Kendwa Beach Tour

6.Zanzibar Full Day Mnemba Island, Nungwi and Kendwa Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 49 reviews · from $100

Spend about nine hours exploring Zanzibar’s north coast, with hotel pickup, a turtle swim at Baraka Natural Aquarium, Nungwi’s fish market and dhow yards, snorkeling near Mnemba, and sunset at Kendwa Beach. Guides such as Hassan, Ibrahim, and Simba have led some departures. Lunch is not included, and dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

“The tour is fine and the tour guide was friendly. The turtle zoo could be skipped, too many people and facility in bad condition.”

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Full-Day Private Serengeti Safari from Mwanza - Ten hours among the Serengeti plains
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Full-Day Private Serengeti Safari from Mwanza

7.Full-Day Private Serengeti Safari from Mwanza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $1,085

Leave Mwanza at 6am for a private, full-day Serengeti safari with a guide and 4x4 vehicle. You get reclining seats, a pop-up roof, Wi-Fi, charging ports, lunch, water, and flexible drop-off back in Mwanza. Park fees cost an extra $83 per person.

“Kamber was very attentive to make sure we had the best experience possible and was always available .”

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Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) - Kivukoni Fish Market shows the city at work
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Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)

8.Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $145

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Dar es Salaam by private car with a guide. Visit Kivukoni Fish Market, Kariakoo, DARCH, historic churches, Mlimani City, Mwenge Woodcarvers Market, and Coco Beach. Lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included. Guides may include Irene, Ben, or Gabriel, depending on availability.

“I had a great time with these gentlemen. I got to see various parts of the city from a locals perspective. The lunch was a very authentic, local experience which I preferred.”

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Full-Day Trip to Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha Town - The 5:00 am departure from Arusha
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Full-Day Trip to Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha Town

9.Full-Day Trip to Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $350

Leave Arusha at 5:00 am for an 11-hour small-group safari to Ngorongoro Crater. A professional English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide takes you into the caldera by 4x4 to seek lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, buffalo, and black rhinos. Lunch, drinks, park fees, and return transport are included. Groups can reach 14 people.

“Ngoroungoro Crater is one of the best spots for a large concentration of animals in Tanzania. That being said, even in the crater, you need to find the animals which isn't always an easy task. I took two tours with this company and was very pleaRead more”

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Full-Day Private Tour of Dar es Salaam - Starting with memory at the Dar es Salaam War Cemetery
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Full-Day Private Tour of Dar es Salaam

10.Full-Day Private Tour of Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $160

Spend 6 to 8 hours seeing Dar es Salaam with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the War Cemetery, fish market, National Museum, Kariakoo Market, Mwenge Woodcarvers Market, Village Museum, historic churches, and Askari Monument. Lunch, drinks, snacks, water, entrance fees, and pickup are included.

“O único ponto negativo: meu guia não falava espanhol,como na reserva. Mesmo assim foi uma experiência magnífica com um guia-Gabriel e um motorista exclusivos. Conheci o grande mercado de peixes, O Kariakô- área gigantesca de coRead more”

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Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue) - Sandbank time and Niamembe Island
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Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

11.Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours exploring Kwale Island, Niamembe Island, a tropical sandbank, and the Blue Lagoon from Zanzibar. You’ll travel by traditional dhow, snorkel with provided gear, eat seafood with fruit, soda, water, and local beer, and have a guide such as Amina, Abas, or Sunnia to help throughout the day.

“Great Safari Blue tour, started with sand bank stop with juicy fresh fruit, snorkelling stop, a wonderful and plentiful seafood lunch and time for a final dip in the lagoon. Abas stayed with me throughout and was a fantastic guide again, attRead more”

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Full Day Holiday Package (Prison Island-Stone Town-Spice farm) - Changuu Island and its giant tortoises
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Full Day Holiday Package (Prison Island-Stone Town-Spice farm)

12.Full Day Holiday Package (Prison Island-Stone Town-Spice farm)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $140

Spend about nine hours with a private guide exploring Changuu Island, Stone Town, and Jambo Spice Farm. See giant tortoises, carved doors, old forts, markets, and spice plants, then eat a Swahili lunch at the farm. Pickup, entrance fees, and transport are included, with guides such as Mohamed available through Mo Tours & Safaris.

“My guide was very kind and knowledgeable. We went to stone town walking tour then Changu island then spice farm. The food and fruit was delicious at the spice farm. I would recommend booking with this guide. Please note some services along the way may require tip so bring smaller currency notes.”

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Full Day Private Safari Blue Sea Adventure in Zanzibar - Snorkeling over Menai Bay’s coral reefs
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Full Day Private Safari Blue Sea Adventure in Zanzibar

13.Full Day Private Safari Blue Sea Adventure in Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $130

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Menai Bay from Fumba, with snorkeling, a sandbank stop, a mangrove lagoon, Kwale Island, a giant baobab, and a BBQ lunch. Your package includes boat transport, snorkeling gear, fruit, water, soft drinks, local Tanzanian beer, and vegetarian food. Clarify the private boat arrangement before booking.

“Recogida puntual para llevarnos a Fumba. Pone Safari privado, pero es compartido con más personas. Fuimos a bucear a Menai bay y nos prepararon fruta, agua y bebidas. Luego nos llevaron a comer, buena organización y buena comida. Por lRead more”

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Full Day Private Zanzibar Tour with Sunset Beach - Baraka Natural Aquarium and the turtle pool
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Full Day Private Zanzibar Tour with Sunset Beach

14.Full Day Private Zanzibar Tour with Sunset Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $120

Start at 9:30 am with guide Youssuf for a private Zanzibar day trip. Snorkel around Mnemba Island, meet green sea turtles at Baraka Natural Aquarium, then relax at Kendwa Beach for sunset. Pickup is offered, admission is included, and a French-speaking guide may be arranged when needed.

“Great tour. We were able to see the dolphins and play the chase game with them. Our tour guide was very nice.”

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Full Day Safari Blue Zanzibar - Kwale Island and the beach barbecue
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Full Day Safari Blue Zanzibar

15.Full Day Safari Blue Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · from $100

You’ll sail from Stone Town on a traditional dhow to Menai Bay, watching for dolphins before snorkeling near mangroves and sandbanks. Lunch, drinks, equipment, and Stone Town pickup are included. Ask if Ismail, Yussuf Ali, or Ashraf will be part of your team, as their warm service has earned special praise.

“My partner and I were very disappointed with this trip. The car that picked us up had no aircon and the driver didn’t speak any English which made us feel very unsafe. We travelled for 4+ hours in total and only met with an English speaking guidRead more”

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