Tanzania · WILDLIFE

Wildlife Safaris in Tanzania: The 15 Best, Compared

44 tours  ·  from $90

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

Tanzania Wildlife Encounters - 6 Days - Lake Manyara: a compact park with changing scenery
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Tanzania Wildlife Encounters – 6 Days

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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Zanzibar: Jozani nature walk and wildlife tour - The forest walk: relaxed, humid, and shorter than some expect
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Zanzibar: Jozani nature walk and wildlife tour

2.Jozani nature walk and wildlife tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Spend three hours with a private guide in Jozani Forest, looking for red monkeys, black monkeys, elephant shrews, digidigi, and camilios. You’ll also walk through a mangrove area and learn how mangroves grow. Hotel pickup, admission, and drop-off are included, with guides available in English, French, and German.

“A Jozani erdőben a program kb 1 órás volt. Bolyongás az őserdőben, majomles, gyönyörű környezet. A mangróve erdőben egy gyaloghídon lehet sétálni, még fotók készítésével sem több, mint fél óra. Az idegenvezető nagy tudású és végtelenül udvarias volt, jó angol tudással. Az ár-érték arány picit túlzó. De az élményért megérte.”

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6 Day Tanzania Wildlife Mid range Safari - Day 1: Tarangire and the country of elephants
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6 Day Tanzania Wildlife Mid range Safari

3.6 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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5 Days 4 Nights Tarangire, Serengeti , Ngorongoro & Manyara Wildlife Safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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5 Days 4 Nights Tarangire, Serengeti , Ngorongoro & Manyara Wildlife Safari

4.5 Days 4 Nights Tarangire, Serengeti , Ngorongoro & Manyara Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $2,600

Travel from Arusha through four of Tanzania’s finest wildlife parks in a private 4x4 with a local guide. You’ll track elephants in Tarangire, spend two days around the Serengeti, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, and finish at Lake Manyara. Guides such as Joseph Temba, Lameck, and Denis Mlay have been praised for animal spotting and friendly service, though accommodation standards can vary.

“I cannot find the right words to describe how enchanting and beautiful the safari experience to Tanzania was. Right from the start, all the details and points had been addressed. We were warmly welcomed by our host Amos at KIA and it was nRead more”

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7 Days Mid Range Tanzania Wildlife Safari

5.7 Days Mid Range Tanzania Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $2,760

You’ll travel by private 4x4 with a pop-up roof from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect long game-drive days, packed lunches, three daily meals, budget tented camps or hotels, and help from Kiwoito staff such as Charles, Feston, Abu, or Senyaeli, depending on availability.

“Our week-long safari with Kiwoito was truly exceptional. From the meticulous planning by Evaline, who was incredibly responsive to our needs, to the outstanding guidance of Feston, our experience was incredible.”

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4 Days Wildlife Safari and Cultural Experience in Tanzania - Day 2: Lake Manyara’s birds, hippos, and tree-climbing lions
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4 Days Wildlife Safari and Cultural Experience in Tanzania

6.4 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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SAFARI WILDLIFE 3 DAYS 2 NIGHT FROM ZANZIBAR TO MIKUMI - From the Dar es Salaam ferry terminal to the train
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SAFARI WILDLIFE 3 DAYS 2 NIGHT FROM ZANZIBAR TO MIKUMI

7.Safari Wildlife 3 Days 2 Night From Zanzibar TO Mikumi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 days · from $760

Travel from Zanzibar to Mikumi by ferry, train, and safari vehicle, then spend a full day searching for elephants, giraffes, lions, wild dogs, and antelopes. The private trip includes guides such as Tayc, Mohammed, or Stephan, two nights of lodging, meals, park fees, and a Maasai village visit.

“We were accompanied by Tayc throughout the entire trip, from start to finish. He was a precious travel companion during the more challenging moments, such as transportation. He accompanied us to a Maasai village to learn about their culture and customs, and then we went to the mikumi with Stephan. We had the opportunity to see so many animals and stop to take all the photos we wanted. The lodge is basic but nice and has super staff. Highly recommended!”

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Wildlife Safari Tanzania - Day two: Lake Natron and the road toward North Serengeti
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Wildlife Safari Tanzania

8.Wildlife Safari Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $3,100

This five-day Moana Tanzania safari links Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire, with private transport, park fees, meals, bottled water, and camp stays included. Guides such as Magoma and cooks such as Niki have been part of past trips. Expect long driving days, wildlife viewing, and a route that needs confirming before booking.

“Highlight of our trip. Beautiful safaris and so many animals to see. The tour guide has a great knowledge of the nature and the animals.”

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8 Days 7 Nights Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Lodge Safari - Day 1: Arrival, briefing, and Masailand Safari Lodge
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8 Days 7 Nights Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Lodge Safari

9.8 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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From Moshi or Arusha: Serval Wildlife Sanctuary Trip - What your one-hour sanctuary visit includes
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From Moshi or Arusha: Serval Wildlife Sanctuary Trip

10.From Moshi or Arusha: Serval Wildlife Sanctuary Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $90Best value

From Moshi or Arusha, you’ll travel to Serval Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kilimanjaro area for a one-hour guided animal encounter. Trained keepers supervise feeding, petting, and photos with lions, giraffes, foxes, elands, ostriches, and monkeys. The animals can choose when to approach, which helps keep the visit calm and respectful.

“Increíble acariciar a los animales y estar tan cerca de ellos!”

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6 Day: Magnificent Wildlife Adventure - Day 2: The long road into the Serengeti
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6 Day: Magnificent Wildlife Adventure

11.6 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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Moshi: Serval Wildlife Tour with food and drinks - The drive from Moshi or Arusha
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Moshi: Serval Wildlife Tour with food and drinks

12.Serval Wildlife Tour with food and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 11 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours visiting Serval Wildlife Sanctuary in Siha District, with transport from Moshi, Arusha, or Boma Ng’ombe. An English-speaking naturalist guide leads encounters with giraffes, zebras, ostriches, monkeys, Oryx, lions, and servals, followed by lunch and drinks at a local restaurant. Ask exactly what the quoted price covers before booking.

“Note this is just a drop off and pick up service. the tickets Serval Wildlife Zoo itself cost 120 dollars + 4% service fee. I wish i had done more research before hands because i paid euros to this tour operator. The drinks involved is 1 x 2L water bottle and the Lunch is you can choose 1 of the main course from the menu (45k - 55k tzs) but you will have to pay the drinks yourself and everything extra you pay yourself. I asked to be picked up in Arusha but dropped off in Moshi. i got mixed answers then no unless i pay 70k tzs extra, so…”

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Tanzania Wildlife Cultural Safari from Arusha. - Day 1: A gentle start in Arusha
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Tanzania Wildlife Cultural Safari from Arusha.

13.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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Arusha: Day Trip to Serval Wildlife - Feed Giraffes & Lions - The 2 to 2.5 Hour Drive From Arusha or Moshi
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Arusha: Day Trip to Serval Wildlife – Feed Giraffes & Lions

14.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-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari - Day 2: A long transfer through Iringa to Ruaha
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5-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari

15.5-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,700

This private five-day safari links Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks by road from Dar es Salaam. Expect game drives for lion, elephant, wild dog, sable, and roan antelope, plus a guided walking safari and a stop at Isimila Stone Age Site. Amos handles planning, while guides such as Temba or Thomas may be assigned depending on availability.

“We spent a lot of time researching for a perfect safari operator with knowledge and experience of Ruaha and Mikumi and we could not have found a better operator. Right from the moment we started talking to Amos it was clear that we had foRead more”

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