15 Arusha Safaris to Build a Trip Around

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

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

Rise before dawn for a roughly one-hour balloon flight over the Serengeti, with pilot guidance, binoculars, coffee, and views of wildlife below. After landing, celebrate with bubbly before a bush breakfast and certificate. Pickup is available from select camps and lodges inside the park. Captain Ed and Augustino are among the named staff praised for their care.

“This was the highlight of our trip to The Serengeti and an experience we’ll never forget. The views and vast expanse of The Serengeti are truly amazing. The experience was extremely well organised and we felt totally safe with our pilot, Ed. The champagne breakfast was delicious and a lovely ending to our flight.”

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2.4 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · from $900

Join a group of up to six for four days across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Suricata Safaris provides a 4x4, guide, camping equipment, meals, and game drives. Guides such as Amir and Mandela are praised for spotting wildlife, while the camping remains basic, practical, and close to nature.

“Great Safari tour of three national parks in Tanzania - the variation sets this tour apart from others in Africa. We managed to see the “Big 5” and our guide Amir was very skilled at finding and manoeuvring us to see them. The camping is definiteRead more”

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3.5 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · from $1,100

Spend five days on a small-group camping safari from Arusha, visiting Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. You’ll ride in a 4x4 with a private guide, eat all meals, and camp near the parks. Guides such as Amiri and Max have been praised for sharp animal spotting, while chef Salim is known for generous, tasty meals.

“Spotted all the big 5 and had many amazing animal encounters on the 5 day tour to Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire NP. Note that for group tours, people doing different number of tour days are combined together Read more”

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4.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

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

Travel from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro in a group of up to seven, with a driver-guide, camping nights, daily game drives, and included meals. You spend one night at Seronera and one on the crater rim, then return to Arusha after a full Ngorongoro Crater tour.

“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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5.7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · from $4,840

You’ll travel privately with a dedicated safari guide, luxury accommodation, meals, park fees, and airport transfers included. The route links Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You can shape the pace of your itinerary, and guide Sebastian is one named guide praised for his care and skill.

“The itinerary was very good. The guide, Sebastian was excellent. Transfer from airport on first day and to hotel on last day was very helpful. All accomodation was excellent, only Kitela was a bit not at par. Also you can be slightly flexible as per yRead more”

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6.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

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

Travel from Arusha to Serengeti National Park for an afternoon drive, a full day among lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebra, and wildebeest, then visit Ngorongoro Crater before returning to Arusha. A private vehicle, guide, meals, lodging, park fees, and hotel transfers are included. Guide Bariki has earned special praise for his care and effort.

“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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7.8 Days Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · from $2,999

This 8-day private-vehicle safari follows Tanzania’s calving season from Tarangire and Lake Manyara to Ndutu, central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll have a driver-guide, meals, lodging, park fees, bottled water, and airport transfers included. Guides such as William, Albert, Calvin, and Ombeni are known for sharp wildlife spotting and easygoing service.

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8.Group Safari 7 Days in Tanzania’s Main Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $3,000

Join a group of up to six for seven days across Tanzania’s northern parks. Your guide drives a comfortable safari Jeep with power sockets, cold drinks, snacks, and binoculars. Expect Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, two Serengeti days, Tarangire, Arusha visits, full board, and airport transfers.

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9.10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari from Arusha

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

This 10-day safari begins in Arusha and follows the wildebeest migration through northern and central Serengeti, with three nights in each region. You will also visit Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, sleep in upscale tented camps and lodges, and travel with a private guide in a group of no more than seven. The Kilimanjaro to Serengeti flight costs extra.

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10.Tanzania Simba Safari – 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $2,897

Travel by 4x4 Toyota Cruiser from Arusha to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater on a private five-day safari. Your driver-guide handles the long road transfers and game drives, with meals, lodging, park fees, drinks on drives, and airport pickup included. Guides such as Adrian, Goodluck, Harry, and Dennis have led past trips.

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11.5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $0

Start in Arusha with a private guide and visit four of Tanzania’s best-known wildlife areas in five days. Look for elephants in Tarangire, big cats in Serengeti, black rhino in Ngorongoro Crater, and flamingos at Lake Manyara. You camp in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, stay at Fig Tree Lodge, and have breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

“Where do you start My guide Praise was the animal whisperer, they came We saw everything I've been home in UK now for a week and I'm still struggling to express how amazing this trip was Please trust this company, My jaw is still so dropped I can't Express The food was amazing I saw a black rhino 🦏 Lions feeding Leopard Cheetah Baby elephant Everything Just everything You must go ❤️❤️❤️”

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12.5-Day Private Northern Tanzania Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $2,780

Travel privately from Arusha through Tanzania’s Northern Circuit with a dedicated guide such as Laban, Enoch, Juma, or Daudi. You’ll watch elephants in Tarangire, spend two nights near the Serengeti, search for big cats, and finish with a full-day Ngorongoro Crater visit. Meals, lodging, park fees, and transport are included.

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13.5 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $3,744

Travel privately with Lion King Adventures through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, the Serengeti, and Lake Manyara. A professional guide drives your group, with open-roof wildlife viewing, full-board meals, and lodge stays included. Guides such as Simon, Macha, Shafino, Nelson, and Benjamin have earned praise for sharp animal spotting and thoughtful service.

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14.4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $1,753

Travel from Arusha in a private 4x4 jeep with a pop-up roof, spending four days among Tarangire elephants, Serengeti wildlife, and Ngorongoro’s crater floor. Bestday Safaris guides, including Josef and David, are praised for strong animal knowledge and smooth organization. Meals, park fees, water, and lodging are included, with a hot-air balloon ride available for an extra $539.

“Die Jahreszeit, die Wetterlage und der sehr routinierte und freundliche Fahrer/Führer (Josef von BESTDAY SAFARIS) haben dazu geführt, dass sehr viele Tierarten (big nine) sehr nah und sehr entspannt beobachtbar waren. Insgesamt 4 sehr tolle Read more”

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15.6 Days Private Budget Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $2,300

Travel by private safari vehicle from Arusha through four of Tanzania’s best-known parks. You’ll see Tarangire elephants and baobabs, spend two full days around the Serengeti, search for black rhino in Ngorongoro Crater, and look for flamingos at Lake Manyara. Guides may include Bashir, Edward, Andrew, or Francis, with meals included throughout.

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