Lodge Safaris in Arusha Worth the Money: Our Top 15

1.5 Days Safari in Tanzania | Camping and Lodge Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,800Our pick

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater on a five-day safari for up to seven people. Expect long game-drive days, picnic lunches, private transport, WiFi on board, and camping or lodge accommodation. Guides such as Amani, Sam, Frankie, and David have led past departures, though assignments vary.

“The Trip was amazing, everything was very good organized from beginning to end. We booked directly at the webside. Amani (Tourgide) and Sam (driver) made a really good job, we also saw the big five! Thank you😊🥰”

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2.7 Days Tanzania Mid-range lodge safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $3,300

This private Tanzania safari pairs a professional English-speaking guide with a custom 4x4 Land Cruiser. You’ll visit Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti, and Arusha, with lodge stays, full-board meals, airport transfers, and optional walks or cycling. Confirm the published five-day schedule and Tarangire plans before booking.

“Incredible expérience with i think the best guide we could have (thanks a lot Ismael). True professionnel company. They really matters about the customers and moreover that, it was a great human and sharing expérience.”

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3.8 Days 7 Nights Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $3,842

Spend eight days with a private guide exploring Tanzania’s northern parks, from Tarangire elephants and Serengeti predators to Ngorongoro rhinos and Lake Eyasi birdlife. The route includes Olduvai Gorge, lodge stays, full-day game drives, airport pickup, and meals. Guides named in past bookings include Thomas, Noel, Julius, Bonny, and Temba.

“Our first impression of Tanzania was positive and this itinerary was an excellent way to go around the best parks and get the best. We were lucky to get a nice and competent guide who spared nothing in order to give us an amazing experiencRead more”

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4.5 days Tanzania midrange lodge Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $3,175

Travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a five-day midrange lodge safari. Your professional driver-guide leads daily game drives, with meals, drinking water, park fees, airport transfers, and four lodge nights included. The route offers elephants, big cats, crater wildlife, and a chance to see the Great Migration in season.

“Burigi Chato Tours did a good job at showing me all the sites and animals on the Serengeti and other Parks. The Drivers were sharp-eyed and informative. The fact that they had an option to start in Mwanza and finish in Arusha added to my eRead more”

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5.5 Days Lodge Luxury: A Taste of Tanzania Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $2,693

Spend five days on a private Tanzania safari from Arusha, with airport transfers, lodge stays, and game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Look for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more with a dedicated guide such as Zablon, Jonas, or Liberatus. The pace is full and includes several long driving days.

“My children and l recently returned from a 5-day trip with Benson Safaris and what fun we had! Every detail was taken care of including airport transfers so we could sit back and enjoy the journey. We went to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara NRead more”

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6.2 days private lodge safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,600

You leave Arusha early for Tarangire’s elephant country, spend the night near Mto wa Mbu, then descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. A guide such as Joel, Hariel, or Terry may lead the trip, but confirm your accommodation, since the details describe both camping and lodge-style stays.

“Three days trip from tarangire, ngorongoro to manyara national park”

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7.Best 5 Days Tanzania Private Luxury Safari with luxury Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $3,174

You’ll travel privately from Arusha or Moshi through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with a driver-guide, lodge stays, meals, and bottled water included. The advertised highlights also mention Lake Natron, flamingos, and an Ol’doinyo Lengai sunrise hike, so confirm the exact route before paying.

“Hiking oli doinyo longai was our warm up for meru and kilimanjaro, it is a trip of one day but lovely one, this included visiting the pink lake.Dont miss this trip when in Tanzania.”

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8.4 Days Luxury Lodge Safari Tour Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $2,550

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in a 4WD safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Expect elephant herds, sunrise game drives, crater wildlife, lodge stays, and guides such as Assad, Joseph, David, or Mohammed depending on the departure. The group limit is 12 people.

“We had the most amazing days in three different national parks together with our professional guide Assad. We completed the big five and got the chance to see all our favourite animals at very close sight. These days became everything we dreamed about. Truly recommend this trip and our guide Assad! 🌟”

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9.6-Day Budget Lodge Safari in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $3,720

Start in Arusha for a private six-day safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect long game drives, lodge accommodation, meals, airport transfers, and a chance to follow wildebeest migration. Owner Ally, guide Malisa, and cook Dennis are among the Simba Adventures team members praised for making trips run smoothly.

“Incredible! We just got back to Arusha after a 6 day safari with Simba Adventures and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. I totally recommed this company, Ally is a great person and he has been very helpful since we arrived. Our guide Malisa and our cook Dennis did an amazing job!”

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10.3 Days Big Five Unforgetable Lodging Tanzania Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,015

This private three-day safari from Arusha or Moshi visits Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. You get two nights of lodging, park fees, a professional guide, transport, and all three meals. Ask about guides such as Rama or Leo, both praised for strong support and wildlife spotting.

“Our safari experience with Afrishare Trekkind and Safaris has been a life's time dream come true. We were a group of 7 friends and they arranged everything down to the last details, we just had to enjoy the amazing moments. Our driver OculRead more”

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11.5 Days Fantastic Tanzania Lodge Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $2,552

Travel by private safari vehicle from Arusha through four major Tanzanian parks in five days. Expect elephant viewing in Tarangire, predators in the Serengeti, crater wildlife, flamingos at Lake Manyara, lodge stays, and guidance from staff such as Dieter, Amos, Timothy, or Innocent, depending on your crew.

“Tanzania Safari on your own? I kind of thought I was crazy to do this, but a friend who has done Safari 3x said it is her dream to have the truck entirely to herself. And now, I understand why. I have never felt so spoiled. If you are thinking aboRead more”

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12.5 Days Luxury Lodge Safari Tour Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $3,200

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a private group of up to four. You will stay at Tarangire Sopa Lodge and Serengeti Sopa Lodge, enjoy early game drives, and return to Arusha on day five. Mohamed, Omary, and Simion are names linked with the operator, though your assigned guide is not specified.

“From the moment we booked our “private honeymoon safari”, Mohamed was always on hand to answer any questions and provide us with information we required.”

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13.5 Days Northern Tanzania Safari- Lodging

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,080

Travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, two days in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mto wa Mbu. You get four nights of lodging, park fees, lunch, a private vehicle, and an English-speaking guide or guide in your language. Guides named in past trips include Moses, Rama, Atif, and Yona, though your assigned guide is not specified.

“We did a 5 day safari trip plus a one day Kilimanjaro trekking and we cannot be happier, the experience was simply amazing and Ibrahim and its team organised it perfectly. It has been even more than expected; food was ok, accomodations were perfect, car was great. I strongly reccomend travelling with them!”

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14.4 Days Tanzania Mid Range Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $4,399

You’ll travel privately from Arusha through Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with game drives, picnic lunches, and lodge or tented-camp nights. Evarist handles trip planning, while guides such as Eli have been praised for careful wildlife spotting. The pace is busy, but it covers Tanzania’s essential northern parks in four days.

“Our safari in Tanzania with Kilimanjaro Heroes was nothing short of spectacular! The trip was perfectly organized, leaving no detail overlooked. From the very beginning, Evarist tailored the entire experience to suit our needs, understanding exacRead more”

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15.4 Days Tanzania Private Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $2,640

You’ll travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with a private guide and lodge or tented-lodge stays. Expect long drives, early game drives, elephant sightings, a crater descent, and an optional Maasai village visit. Guides Frank and Eddy Billy are specifically praised for wildlife knowledge and language skills.

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