11 Game Drives in Tanzania, From Cheapest Day Out to Big Week

1.From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 59 reviews · 1 day · from $550Our pick

Fly from Zanzibar to Mtemere airstrip, then spend about eight hours in Nyerere National Park with an English-speaking guide. Look for elephants, lions, hippos, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, wild dogs, and rhinos. Your package includes hotel transfers, flights, park fees, a picnic lunch, water, and two beers. Helman is one guide praised for going the extra mile.

“The guides were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. They made sure that we had as many close encounters with the animals for a good experience and great photos/videos. Lunch was delicious and served well.”

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2.From Arusha: 6 Day Classic Game Drive Serengeti & Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $2,864Top rated

Set out from Arusha on a private six-day safari through Lake Manyara, Ndutu, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game drives, full-board accommodation, park fees, and a dedicated driver-guide. Guides connected with this operator include David Lasway, Godlisten Nassari, Stanley, Khalid, and Peter Malley, though your assigned guide is confirmed later.

“Dreamtrip; beautiful landscape, a lot of animals so close (the big five), Adventure accomodations (lodges) and especially 3 fantastic guides Emmanuel Adson and Godbless (knowledge, communication, activities, fun). A trip You”ll never forget”

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3.Arusha NP – Private Guided 4×4 Safari – Game Drive & Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $404

Spend about eight hours in Arusha National Park with a private English-speaking guide, open-roof 4x4, game drive, picnic lunch, and armed-ranger walking safari. Look for buffalo, zebra, warthog, bushbuck, colobus monkeys, and waterfowl around Ngurdoto Crater and Momella Lakes.

“Sandra and the team provided an unforgettable Tarangire National Park day trip experience. Amazing customer service starting with the first message. My guide Erick catered the tour to my interests and ensured I was able to see all that I hoped to see. Highly recommend!”

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4.From Arusha: 9 Days Private Guided Classic Game Drive in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $4,114

Set out from Arusha with a private driver-guide for nine days across northern Tanzania. You’ll see Tarangire elephants, Lake Manyara birds, Lake Natron flamingos, the Serengeti migration, and Ngorongoro’s Big Five habitat. Guides on past departures have included Joe, John, Hamisi, Ladan, and Alphonse.

“We had the most amazing trip we will never forget! It was a perfect itinerary and we covered a vast area but never once retracing our steps. We saw thousands of animals of varying species and feel so lucky to have done so. Our guide for the Read more”

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5.4 Days Game drives Safari Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $2,575

This private safari from Moshi visits Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in four days. You travel by private vehicle with a professional guide, packed lunches, three nights of lodge and tented camp stays, and park drives timed for wildlife viewing. Hamadi, Issa, Dickson, Shaffie, or Spanish-speaking guide Halifa may be involved, depending on the booking.

“It was a wonderful experience to be in the wild. Hamadi , Dikson(Diki Diki), Issa were so nice and showed the most beautiful areas with the wild animals with so much passion and enthusiasm. The service is excellent right from picking us Read more”

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6.5 Days Selous/Nyerere & Mikumi NP Game drive, Maasai and Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Start at 5:00 am in Dar es Salaam for a private five-day southern Tanzania safari for up to seven people. Expect Mikumi game drives, Sanje waterfall hiking and swimming, Nyerere boat viewing, and a sunrise bush walk. Guides such as Said, Salum, Anthony, and Sixmund have led similar trips.

“An amazing experience. The whole process was smooth, Jocab and Izaak were excellent with their communications, contacted them from home, paid small deposit and the rest on the day of collection from our hotel.”

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7.2 Days Wildlife game drives Through Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $560

Travel from Arusha to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater in a 4WD Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and window seats. Expect long game-drive days, picnic lunches, a campsite night, and guides such as Hamadi or Shaffie, subject to assignment. The trip suits first-time safari visitors who want two major parks in a short stay.

“I recently went on a breathtaking journey to Tanzania with Face of Africa Adventures, and it exceeded all expectations. The service provided was impeccable, offering the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and knowledge.”

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8.3-Days Private Nyerere NP Game Drive and Boat safari tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,827

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park with a private guide, then watch hippos, crocodiles, and birds on the Rufiji River, search for lions, elephants, giraffes, and African wild dogs by 4x4, and walk with an armed ranger. Guides Silas and Joshua are named by the operator as part of its safari team.

“We had a fantastic trip to Nyerere park some months ago. Everything was just perfect. Not only the park itself which felt very privat and special, but also the team of TanzAmerica Safaris. Very service minded company. They replied very quickly Read more”

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9.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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10.Arusha National Park: Walking Safari and Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $270Best value

Spend 8 to 9 hours in Arusha National Park, combining game drives with a ranger-led walk to waterfalls and the famous Fig Tree Arch. Choose an easier three-hour hike or a six-hour Mt. Meru base camp trek. Guides speak English, Swahili, or French, and Moses has led some departures.

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11.1 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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