13 Safari Tours in Tanzania to Build a Day Around

Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast - The early start and launch-site routine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · from $550Our pick

Leave your lodge around 5 a.m. for a sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti, guided by pilots such as Paul, Kevin, Jeff, or Mohamed. Expect about an hour in the air, changing views shaped by the wind, wildlife sightings, champagne, and a full English breakfast beneath an acacia tree.

“Ballooning over the Serengeti is a must do experience. The pilot Kevin and all the support staff were highly professional making the entire event, pre and post flight thoroughly enjoyable. The post flight breakfast under an acacia tree was top notch with great food and excellent service. Thank you!”

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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

2.Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · from $599

You’ll meet the Miracle Experience crew before dawn, watch the balloon inflate, and lift off over the Serengeti as the sun rises. Your pilot, possibly Captain Ed, helps spot wildlife below. After about an hour in the air, celebrate with bubbly, a bush breakfast, and a completion certificate.

“The balloon ride was a beautiful way to see the Serengeti. The breakfast in the bush was done to a very high standard and a thoroughly enjoyable experience.”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

3.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451Best value

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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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

4.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day game drive in a shared 4x4. Expect an early pickup, coffee break, warm bush lunch, and wildlife such as lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and crocodiles. Guides including Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for spotting animals and explaining the park.

“An incredible experience, absolutely loved the day! It was well organised from the pick up to the airport to boarding the flight and once landed in Selous. The guide was great, informative and did all he could for us to see as many animals as possible. I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking to do a day's safari from Zanzibar.”

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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

5.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · from $815

Travel from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in a small group of up to seven. Your driver-guide leads game drives, while camping, included meals, and hotel transfers keep costs down. Guides such as Elias have earned praise for clear wildlife explanations and careful routing.

“The staff was knowledgeable and helpful Always on time The food was very good They made my first safari an unforgettable experience”

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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

6.Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $2,845

Travel from Kilimanjaro Airport to Karatu, then spend two full days in Serengeti and one in Ngorongoro Crater. Your private group gets a dedicated safari guide, all listed meals, lodge stays, and a chance to meet local people in Karatu. Guides may include Maulidi, Thomas, Emanuel, or Daudi.

“At the end of January - beginning of February me and my partner have travelled through Kilimagiaro, trekking on the Marangu Route, and the Parks of Taranguire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, with Savannah Explores. It has been a unique experiRead more”

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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

7.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $1,455

Spend three days exploring Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with private transport, a driver-guide, camping accommodation, and meals included. You get an afternoon game drive, a full day on the plains, and an early crater tour. One guide named Bariki has earned special praise for going the extra mile.

“We hit all “big five” in the first afternoon. Great experience! Our guide Bariki went the extra mile to make this a truly special trip.”

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10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari from Arusha

8.10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $5,512

Spend 10 days following Tanzania’s great wildebeest migration from Arusha to northern and central Serengeti, with luxury tented camps, private vehicle travel, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Guides such as George, Calvin, William, and Arnold are praised for sharp wildlife spotting and thoughtful service.

“Memorable Safari with friends - expertly and thoughtfully arranged and reserved for us by Norah Cliff at Gosheni - the 3rd Safari we have booked through her and once again , 100%!”

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Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

9.Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $800

Leave Zanzibar at 6 a.m. for a light-aircraft flight to Selous. A driver-guide leads game drives beside savannah, rivers, and lakes, while photographer Mike captures the day. Look for elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and rare African wild dogs before flying back at sunset.

“Terrible, bait and switch...do NOT RECOMMEND to anyone, false advertisement, waist of time and money”

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Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar

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

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

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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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

11.2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $650

Spend two nights in or near Mikumi National Park on a private safari from Dar es Salaam. Expect long road transfers, guided game drives, included meals, and chances to see lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and more. Guides may include Benson, Method, Shani, Freddy, or Nassary.

“Thank you very much for this amazing experience! Very grateful to our gides Method and Shani and driver Freddy. They took such a great care of us for these 3 days. It was so comfortable, interesting and unforgettable! Everything was great: Read more”

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Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire 4 Days Safari

12.Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire 4 Days Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $1,282

Travel from Arusha into Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with a group of no more than seven. Guides such as Emanuel, Rashid, and Rasheed have led this route, which includes early game drives, picnic lunches, camping, and chances to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, and rhinos.

“Our Trip with joining safaris was unforgettable! Erick and Emanuel made everything possible for us! We saw so many animals, felt extremly safe with our guide and his Knowledge impressed us everyday. I will recommend Erick and it’s Team to everyone I know. Thank you!”

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4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

13.4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $970

Join Avocet Tanzania Safaris for four days from Moshi through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. You camp, eat full-board meals, and ride in a 4WD safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Ask for Mike if available, and pack warm clothes for chilly nights.

“Avocet Tours were excellent- ask for Mike the guide and driver. He’s extraordinarily knowledgeable, kind and funny. We saw everything I wanted to see. I highly recommend this safari.”

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13 Safari Tours in Tanzania to Build a Day Around

Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

1.Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

2.Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

3.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

4.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

5.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

6.Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

7.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari from Arusha

8.10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari from Arusha

Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

9.Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar

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

2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

11.2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire 4 Days Safari

12.Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire 4 Days Safari

4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

13.4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

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