Top Arusha Day Trips

Get a shot at climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro without having to reach the summit on this private trek from Arusha or Moshi. Perfect for beginners or those without the time to make a full multi-day climb, this hike covers the first leg of the Marangu Route to the Mandara Huts. Drink in views of Kilimanjaro’s peak, trek rainforest trails filled with birds, mongoose and blue and colobus monkeys; and re-energise with a picnic lunch at Mandara before your descent.

There are many parks to go on safari in Africa, but none quite like Ngorongoro Crater, which combines highlands with the crater space. This Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip from Arusha lets you get the most out of the area with a guide who takes you all around to see the wildlife, including zebras, lions, and wildebeest.

Combine a trip to Kikiletwa Hot Springs with a visit to the Maasai Village of Mserekia on this private, guided full-day tour. You'll learn all about the day-to-day life of the Maasai community right from the source. You'll then head to the hot springs for the chance to relax in the therapeutic waters before returning to your hotel.

This is a day trip which designed to make you enjoy walking safari in materuni water fall with chagga culture and visit chemka if you love swimming in nature pool

For those who are in Arusha but are limited on time, this half-day safari to Arusha National Park is the perfect way to see Tanzanian wildlife. Alongside a private guide, take a 4x4 to the park where you enjoy a game drive. Animals you may spot on your drive include giraffes, zebras, flamingos, elephants, lions, and a few monkey and bird species.

Experience the thrill of hiking the highest mountain in Africa without having to commit to a multi-night trek by opting for a day hike up to the Mandara hut, where many summit hikers spend their first nights. While many day tours depart from Moshi, this private tour includes pickup from Arusha hotels, making it an ideal option for travelers passing through town on their way out to Northern Circuit safaris.

Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater are two of Tanzania’s most popular wildlife-watching destinations. With this overnight tour, visit both parks, enjoy guided game drives, and spend a night at a safari lodge. Incredible wildlife sightings are to be expected, and you might spot elephants, lions, wildebeests, leopards, zebra, buffalo, and many more animals.

On this half day walking tour, your friendly local tour guide will take you on an unforgettable waterfall and coffee tour. Picking you from your hotel in Moshi, the day will start with visiting a coffee plantation, where you will discover how coffee is cultivated, harvested, and processed. Practise roasting, making and tasting coffee and get to know the culture of the indigenous Chagga tribe. The trip also includes a hike to Materuni Waterfalls - with a height of roughly 90 metres, it is the tallest and most magnificent waterfall at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Remember to pack your swimwear, as you will also get a chance to cool off with a refreshing swim and to explore the gorgeous, lush surroundings! Lunch and entry costs are included in the price of the tour.

Experience the magic of Tarangire National Park in one day on this tour. Encounter the ‘Big Four’, lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo, and marvel at the plentiful baobab trees - the quintessential symbol of this part of Africa. With return transport to and from Arusha City included and a guide who speaks English, French and Spanish, this is a stress-free way to see the best of Tanzanian wildlife.

Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest intact caldera and home to 30,000 wild animals, including leopard, elephant, lion and rare black rhinos. Grab the chance for a game drive without any worries about transportation from Arusha on this small-group excursion. Board a 4x4 to see flamingo-filled lakes and spot animals roaming the plains, all the while gaining insight into Ngorongoro’s wildlife and geology from your driver-guide. A picnic by a hippo pool and round-trip transfers from Arusha are included.

This exclusive experience takes you on a sacred journey up the Maasai holy mountain. With a special connection to the Maasai tribe and deep community engagement, only this tour operator it permitted to guide guests up this revered peak. Your personal Maasai guide will share insights into their spiritual traditions and the significance of this location throughout the journey on Mt. Meru.

If you don’t have the time or the budget to do a multi-day safari, this day trip from Arusha to Tarangire National Park has you covered. Join a small group and head toward the park that is home to several wildlife species including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and giraffes. While on your drive, your guide provides context about the local ecosystem and conservation efforts.

This day tour involves multiple activities which are trekking, waterfalls and coffee experience With team of local guides clients will make and drink coffee while singing and dancing the traditional songs Also clients can buy roasted coffee beans to take it home

These short trip to Mount Kilimanjaro has been designed to serve clients who want to get the taste of the Kilimanjaro but have limited time. You may begin from Arusha or Moshi as Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is accessible within a day. This trekking safari has been designed for trekkers to enjoy, and be left with a hungry and thirst to come back again. You will need comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and a raincoat in case it rains on your way up. Read more about Mount Kilimanjaro Day Trip Trekking 2019 - Arusha -

Hike on the flanks of Mount Meru, spot wildlife, and explore Arusha National Park on a full-day tour from Arusha. With a morning walking safari led by a park ranger and an afternoon game drive, you’ll see the park on foot and on back roads. This full-day Arusha National Park tour includes pickup and drop-off in Arusha, entrance fees, and a guided tour of the park, with the option to add a canoe safari across the Momella Lakes.

Spend a day immersed in Tanzania’s beautiful nature on this waterfall hiking tour from Arusha. With a private guide, hike to the foothills of the UNESCO-listed Mount Kilimanjaro where you find picturesque waterfalls and take a refreshing dip. Visit a local village to have lunch and learn about the local culture before ending with a tour of a coffee farm.

Kilimanjaro is located a short distance from Arusha or Moshi town. This tour provides a special opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of Kilimanjaro while visiting Materuni village. Nestled on the slopes of the famous mountain, exploring the village means discovering a world of tradition, history and cuisine. Enjoy a hike to spectacular local waterfalls before indulging in a traditional lunch including local banana wine.

Spend a day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater, known for its diversity of wildlife, on this day tour from Arusha. You'll get up bright and early and head out to the crater, where you'll see all sorts of creatures. Species that call the crater home include zebras, elephants, lions, wildebeest, warthogs, and even the elusive black rhino.

Keep your eyes peeled for giraffes, tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, and much more on this private tour in Lake Manyara National Park. This hassle-free tour includes round-trip transfers from your departure point in Arusha, or you can come to the meeting point- whichever is easiest for you. You’ll have your guide’s full attention, since this isn’t a group tour, but rather a private tour just for you and your group.

Discover some of the popular attractions of Tanzania on this all-day private combination tour from Arusha. Hike the Materuni Waterfall, learn how local growers process coffee from bean to mug, and head to Kikuletwa Hot Springs for a refreshing dip. Here, the garra rufa fish (known as nibble fish) will give you a pedicure.

Soar above the great plains of Serengeti national park on this exciting hot air balloon ride. Join a small group and take to the skies in the early morning hours for a serene flight over the UNESCO-listed park. See several species including lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes when they’re at their most active in the morning. After touching down, feast on a lavish bush breakfast in the middle of the Serengeti.

See how the world’s favorite drink is grown and manufactured when you book this private tour of a coffee farm near Arusha. Take a tour of the organic, Fairtrade farm to see how many people make their livelihood and learn about the long journey of coffee, from bean to cup. Then, sit down to a delicious lunch of authentic Tanzanian made by the local villagers.

Visit Lake Manyara National Park from Arusha on a trip that packs a diverse safari experience into one day of exploring. You’ll have time to search out the park’s tree-climbing lions and spot some of the hundreds of species of birds that live in the park, from the alkaline shores of Lake Manyara itself to forests of fig and mahogany trees.