The 9 Best National Park Day Trips in Tanzania

1.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451Our pick

Fly early from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, then spend the day in a shared safari vehicle with a guide such as Salim, Amos, or Asenga. Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more, plus a bush lunch, bottled water, and hotel transfers.

“Both the guide, I believe he's name was Elias, and the driver were amazing. so welcoming, funny and professional. We've seen lots of animals and had really nice bush lunch. would recommend it to everyone, it was a highlight of our trip.”

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2.Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $600Top rated

Fly from Zanzibar at 7:00 a.m. to Mikumi National Park, where a guide such as Musa leads a game drive across the Mkata Plains. Expect about eight hours in the park, lunch, fruit, drinks, and a small group, with flight delays occasionally affecting safari time.

“Excellent animals and park. Keep in mind flights are not on time (hakuna matata) and the experience could be much shorter than promised. We did get to see animals so it wasn't bad. In my case - flight was 1 hour late, and we finished at 1500 instead of 1530, so including lunch the activity time was 5 hours total instead of the written 8.”

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3.Tarangire Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $370

Leave your Arusha hotel at 8am for a private Tarangire safari in a 4WD vehicle. Your guide leads one game drive among baobabs, elephants, lions, giraffes, birds, and more. Lunch, water, park fees, unlimited mileage, and hotel return are included. Guides such as Dennis, Cleopa, and Walter have earned special praise.

“Dennis was amazing!!! Could not recommend him enough - such a lovely guy, best guide I’ve ever had. Looked after us so well”

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4.Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $325

Travel from Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater with a private guide or small group of up to six. Expect an early pickup, roughly seven hours inside the crater, picnic lunch, mineral water, binoculars, charging ports, and chances to see lions, rhinos, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and more.

“This was my first safari and while this is my first, I must say this was a spectacular experience! Not all safaris provide the opportunity to see all the big 5 which this one did. Being able to see the animals within such close proximity was amazing! The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient and amicable.”

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5.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 at Mikumi National Park with guides such as Silas and Félix. Expect a long road journey, lunch in Morogoro, 4 to 5 hours inside the park, and chances to see lions, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeests, impalas, and birds.

“Silas is a very knowledgeable guide, passionate about his job, and made our safari experience most memorable. We were able to see so many animals and birds because of his diligence and patience, and learn so much about them from him. His pleasant and cheerful nature added to our enjoyment of the safari.”

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6.day trip tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $270

Travel from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a roughly nine-hour small-group safari. Your guide, possibly Said, Simon, Bryson, or Fredy, leads a game drive for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, birds, and more. Lunch, water, park fees, transport, and binoculars are included.

“The tour guide was on time and very friendly during the trip. He had a lot of knowledge about the animals and park he passed along during the tour. Lunch was good, but be careful the monkeys don't steal any from you! 😁”

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

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

Leave Arusha at 5:00 a.m. for a small-group 4x4 safari into Ngorongoro Crater. An English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide handles transport, entry fees, lunch, drinks, and wildlife viewing. Guides including Mohammed, Fifty, Malissa, and Joe have earned praise for friendly service.

“It was very Well organized, with a good driver and we saw ot of animals! Very nice trip, I recommand”

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8.Dar es Salaam: Mikumi National Park Day Trip with Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 1 day · from $400

You’ll take the 6:00 AM express train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, meet your safari driver, stop for breakfast, and spend about 4.5 hours game driving in Mikumi National Park. Guides such as Michael and Richard provide wildlife help, with lunch in the park before the evening train home.

“We had an unforgettable day in Mikumi with Watu Safaris! Everything was perfectly organized, and our guide Richard was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. We saw so many beautiful animals and met such kind people. It was truly a memorable experience that we will never forget. Highly recommended!”

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9.Day Trip to Kilimanjaro National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $230Best value

Leave Arusha or Moshi early for Marangu Gate, then hike through Kilimanjaro’s rainforest toward Mandara Hut at 2,720 meters. Guides such as Edgar, Abouh, Gasto, and John explain the plants, wildlife, and mountain route. Expect lunch, birdlife, monkeys, and a moderate physical challenge.

“Me and my friends had a really nice experience traveling with sandpiper safaris. The hiking was great, the food, the hospitality of our guide and everything. We can’t wait for the next hiking. And I highly recommend sandpiper safaris for those who need to visit Mount Kilimanjaro. Thank you so much sandpiper safaris.”

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