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The 15 Volcano and Crater Tours in Tanzania That Earn Their Price

32 tours  ·  from $325 a head

Good volcano and crater tours in Tanzania fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire - Day 2: Tarangire brings elephants and baobabs
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5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

1.5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $2,327Our pick

Spend five days on Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit with a private Lion King Adventures guide. See Tarangire elephants and baobabs, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, search the Serengeti for big cats, and finish at Lake Manyara. Lodging and most meals are included.

“I don't know where to start, but let me say we have had the most wonderful trip of our entire lives, the trip exceeded all the expectations we had, the jeep is brand new, clean and well maintained, our tour guide Imma is one of the best in the IRead more”

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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges - Day 2: Tarangire and the river that draws elephants
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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

2.Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $2,685

Spend six days on a private northern Tanzania safari with Lion King Adventures. Your guide takes you through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara in a private vehicle, with five lodge nights, park fees, meals, and airport or Arusha drop-off included.

“We started thinking about a safari trip long ago. It took time to select a country, then which parks and finally a company that would organize and help us prepare. Lion King was a perfect choice, adjusted, and moulded the trip to our needs (loRead more”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

3.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $1,254

Join a private, maximum-six-person camping safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Guides such as Samwel, Douglas, Jacob, and Johnson are praised for animal spotting. Expect long drives, simple camps, full meals, and a village visit in Mto wa Mbu.

“Assistenza impeccabile del tour operator dal momento dell'arrivo in aeroporto, fino alla partenza. Il viaggio è avventuroso, soprattutto perché si dorme in tenda, non ci sono particolari comodità. I campeggi sono generalmente puliti (con qualche eccezione che non dipendRead more”

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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - The road to Serengeti passes through the highlands
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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

4.4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $1,090

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a small group of up to six. Expect daily game drives, camping, meals, hotel or airport pickup, and a guide such as Eddie or Halid when available. English guiding only is noted.

“saw everything we wanted and more including the big 5. food was delicious and there was always lots of it. camping was also great fun with the fun group we had!”

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4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater - Day one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

5.4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $900

Start in Arusha and spend four days tracking elephants, big cats, and possible rhinos across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Guide David and chef Richard may accompany the group, which is limited to seven people. Camping, meals, water, transport, and park fees are included.

“Abbiamo fatto un Safari di gruppo di 4 giorni accompagnati dal nostro driver David e il nostro chef Richard. Sicuramente il ruolo che svolgono è complicato ma sono riusciti a farci sentire a casa! David grazie alla sua esperienza ci ha guidato nei Read more”

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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater - Day 2: The road to the Serengeti is part of the safari
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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

6.5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $1,120

You’ll travel from Arusha in a 4WD Land Cruiser through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with camping, picnic lunches, and English-speaking guides. Guides such as Mike, Bakari, Ludo, and Godfrey have earned strong praise, but confirm your group size and guide before booking.

“Was very disappointed by one of your drivers playing loud music in the ngorongoro crater, instead of protecting and respecting the environment he was busy disturbing the people around and most importantly the animals, why play loud Read more”

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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day 3: A full Serengeti game drive
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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

7.5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $2,211

Travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game drives, picnic lunches, lodge or tent accommodation with hot showers, and guides such as John, Joseph, Jackson, Muro, or Sixie, depending on assignment.

“Thanks to John and Anok who went above and beyond to secure or Ngorogoro and Serengeti adventures went smooth from day 1.”

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3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania - Seronera Valley and the kopjes
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3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania

8.3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $815

Spend three busy days exploring Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha. You will travel in a group of up to six, camp with gear provided, eat included meals, and ride with an English-speaking driver-guide. Guides named Omary and George received especially warm praise, though camping conditions can be basic.

“The Safari was amazing! We saw soo many animals in 3 days. It was soo amazing. Our driver Omary is simply the best! As we did the budget Safari, we did camping in the evening. Considering the low price (about 750€), it was fully worth it. It was an amazing experience! Can only recommend the the Safari (if possibile with Omary).”

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03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping) - Day one: driving into the endless Serengeti
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03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping)

9.03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $815

Travel from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater on a three-day safari with camping, meals, and a 4WD vehicle with a viewing roof. Guides such as Emmanuel, Innocent, and Charles are praised for clear explanations, steady communication, and strong animal-spotting skills.

“I enjoyed the 3 day Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater safari - mid range lodge option - in January 2025.”

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Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip - The sunrise drive from Arusha
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Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

10.Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

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

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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04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and the road to Karatu
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04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping

11.04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $970

Join a four-day safari from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, with drives through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect tented camping, three meals daily, picnic lunches, and long game drives led by a professional driver-guide. Guides such as Samuel and Charles are noted for careful wildlife spotting.

“Crater explorer was amazing!! If given the opportunity I would absolutely book again with them. They were organized, responsive and communicated with me the entire time we were planning our trip and during safari. They even helped us Read more”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

12.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $1,280

Travel from the Arusha or Kilimanjaro area to Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a small group of up to six. Expect game drives, sunrise and sunset views, camping meals, Wi-Fi in the safari vehicle, and a final visit to Mto wa Mbu.

“I was really pleased I went with Meru Slopes. Great guides, great food, and good camps. The guides went to great effort for us to see everything. I was also very impressed with the communication from Meru Slopes. A big thank you to Jerome who communicated promptly over email and met me on the first day of the tour.”

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4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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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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5 Day Silver Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire Safari - Day 2: Reaching the endless plains of Serengeti
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5 Day Silver Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire Safari

14.5 Day Silver Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $2,333

Spend five days with Travel Partners Safaris exploring the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire from Arusha. Expect private transport for your group, safari guides such as Leonard, Fred, Thomas, or Jackson, two Serengeti days, and a final elephant search in Tarangire.

“Our anniversary safari with Travel Partner Safari was an unforgettable experience. From the stunning landscapes of the Serengeti to the up-close wildlife encounters, every moment was truly magical. Our guide Fred's expertise and enthusiasRead more”

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4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park - Day 3: sunrise in the heart of the Serengeti
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4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park

15.4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $899

Spend four days camping through Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, with game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. The small-group tour starts in Arusha at 7:30 am, includes meals and taxes, and can finish in Arusha or at the airport. Guides such as John and David are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“I have good experience with kilipath safari during my 4days safari serengeti and ngorongoro with camping experience I recommend this company 100%”

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