15 Wildlife Tours in Arusha, From Cheapest Day Out to Big Week

1.Tanzania Wildlife Encounters – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · from $3,413Our pick

Travel privately from Arusha through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in a 4x4 Toyota Cruiser. Your driver-guide handles the routes and wildlife spotting, with guides such as Mohammed, Aniny, Edward, and Ombani praised for sharp eyes and strong local knowledge. Meals, park fees, and five nights of lodging are included.

“Amazing tour, every detail was taken care of and we felt welcome at every stop. Our guide Mohammed was incredibly knowledgeable about all the wildlife we saw and the history of the area, and he knew all the special spots to visit to see rare animals. Make sure you pick Mohammed, he will make your trip unforgettable!”

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2.6 Day Tanzania Wildlife Mid range Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $2,500

Travel from Arusha through four major Tanzania wildlife areas in a small group of up to six. You will see Tarangire elephants, Lake Manyara habitats, Serengeti plains, Olduvai Gorge, and Ngorongoro Crater. Guides such as Godfrey, Kelvin, James, and David have been praised for animal spotting, nature explanations, patience, and cheerful service.

“I had a safari with serengeti African tours and I highly recommend it to other clients. It was a great time I had in the wild. It was the best experience thanks again. Big up to the team and everyone who made it an awesome deal 🤝”

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3.4 Days Wildlife Safari and Cultural Experience in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $1,231

Travel by private safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide and camp chef from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Lake Eyasi. Expect elephants, lions, flamingos, hippos, and possible black rhino sightings, plus a rare chance to walk with Hadzabe hunters. Basic public camping keeps the price down.

“My wife and I had an amazing 5 day Safari in the Serengeti. Golden Trips Tanzania did an incredible job booking us beautiful accommodations throughout our stay and our guide Gasper was the absolute best! He made sure that we got the best shots possible of Read more”

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4.8 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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5.6 Day: Magnificent Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $5,000

Spend six days exploring four of Tanzania’s best-known wildlife areas from Arusha. You’ll ride in a 4x4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof, eat included meals, and shape game drives around your interests. Guide assignments vary, with past departures led by Lucas, Freddy, Joseph, Chedi, or Idd. Ask about group size and lodging before booking.

“We made 7 day safari of Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire NP. Our driver/guide was Joseph and chef was Ali. I can't describe how lucky we were to met them. Joseph was a really careful and good driver. He was also a knowledgeable guidRead more”

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6.Tanzania Wildlife Cultural Safari from Arusha.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $4,999

Travel from Arusha through four major parks, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro’s forest, and Maasai or Olduvai Gorge options in a six-person 4x4. Expect open-roof viewing, window seats, meals, accommodation, park fees, and airport transfers. Guides such as Yusuph, Marck, Baraka, Swai, and Moses have led praised trips, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Very well organized safari as the whole experience exceeded all our expectations in all fronts. Booking with Isdory was a breeze, he made everything easy. The related costs were reasonable when compared to the other operators that were ofRead more”

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

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

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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8.3 – Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $995

Travel privately from Arusha with a professional wildlife guide across three classic parks. Spot flamingos and elephants at Lake Manyara, search for rhino in Ngorongoro Crater, and watch baobabs frame large elephant herds in Tarangire. Guides such as Jeff, Justine, and Abdul are associated with Dusty Roads Adventures & Tours.

“Jeff has the "eagle eyes"!. He was a fantastic driver and tour guide. I did not like staying at The Green Mountain Hotel although the staff was very good. The internet was poor and our daughter had just had a baby that day so we were despRead more”

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9.6 Days Tanzania Wildlife Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $2,371

Spend six days on a private Tanzania safari from Arusha, with a 4x4, English-speaking guide, public campsites, meals, and airport transfers included. The route covers Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Olduvai Gorge. Guides named in past trips include Peter, Joseph, and Semvua, though your assigned guide is not guaranteed.

“I contacted Inno Africa Safari based on their reviews on Trip Advisor and received timely and great service from Mitt. He gave us some great recommendations and made sure that all our requests and needs were met. There is honestly nothinRead more”

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10.13 Days Adventure in Tanzania – Trekking and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $3,000

Spend about 13 days pairing a seven-day Machame Route trek on Kilimanjaro with wildlife drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Rupia Adventure arranges pickup, mobile tickets, and a small group of up to four people. Expect forest, moorland, high altitude, big cats, elephants, and the chance to see the Big Five.

“Amazing travel.wildlife safari is my hobbie.amazing customer service.veey kind.thanks for this amazing service.”

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11.5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $3,800

Spend five days on a private safari from Arusha with guides such as Pendaeli, Emanuel, Phillip, or Eli. Watch for colobus monkeys in Arusha, elephants at Manyara and Tarangire, and predators in Ngorongoro Crater. The route includes private transport, park drives, four lunches, four breakfasts, and three dinners, with room to tailor the trip.

“I have traveled with my team of medical volunteers for over 25 years to many destinations in the world. The arrangements Destination Specialist custom made for us exceeded all expectations. We spent 3 days with them where we toured KilimRead more”

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12.Waterfalls, Coffee, Hotsprings, Food Cuisine, & Serval Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $350

You’ll travel from Arusha with a private guide to Materuni Waterfalls, roast organic coffee with Chagga hosts, eat a local buffet, swim at Kikuletwa Hot Springs, and visit a serval wildlife sanctuary near Moshi. Guides including Andrew, Justin, and Eli are noted for warm service, clear explanations, and hands-on help.

“A great experience with moorland safaris, a Guide with a lot of knowledge. Explains the history of his country very well. A beautiful waterfall, and thanks to Eli I was able to make my coffee while dancing !”

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13.Tanzania Wildlife Safari Budget Camping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,155

Spend five days camping across Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, with game drives in Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Your guide handles the long park days, while guides such as James, Emmanuel, and Manu have been praised for spotting hard-to-find animals. Expect basic camping, included meals, airport or hotel pickup, and a group of up to 15.

“Absolutely recommend them. Vicent organized my trip back to Dar Es Salam and helped me with everything. During the safari we were all the time on WhatsApp to ask me if everything’s fine. Vicent is the guy if youu need anything around Arusha !”

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14.4 Day: Taste of Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $3,400

Join a private four-day safari from Arusha with a professional driver-guide, visiting Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll search for the Big Five, see Great Rift Valley scenery, enjoy included meals, and finish with a drive back to Arusha. Airport pickup and drop-off are free.

“I have to say that I contacted to several companies to organize my safari in Tanzania. Finally, I chose this one due to the great attention from the person behind, she really took care to every detail, Anita Ayo, thank you very much for creating sRead more”

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15.6 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,500

Start in Arusha at 7:30 am for a private six-day safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Guide Godson is named in the tour details, and the route can be adjusted for personal needs or seasonal animal movements. Camping, meals, park fees, transport, and bottled water are included.

“Not a guide but a piece of the family. Godson is the best tour leader there is in Arusha. His great experience allows him to know every place to find the rarest animals in the different parks you will visit. It takes care of you for every logistical, healtRead more”

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