The 15 Best National Park Safaris in Arusha

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

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

Spend five days crossing Northern Tanzania by 4WD safari vehicle, from elephant country in Tarangire to predator-filled Serengeti and the Big Five habitat of Ngorongoro Crater. Camping, meals, water, park drives, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guide assignments vary, with Mike, Bakari, and other named guides connected to past departures.

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3.5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

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

You’ll travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Expect long game drives, picnic lunches, self-contained rooms with hot showers, and guides such as John, Joseph, Jackson, Muro, or Sixie, depending on assignment.

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

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

Travel from Arusha in a group of up to six for game drives in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. You camp at Simba Campsite, with an English-speaking driver-guide, camping gear, park fees, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners included. Guides such as Omary and George have earned praise for their effort and animal-spotting skills.

“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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5.5 Day Silver Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire Safari

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

This five-day private safari begins at The Outpost Lodge in Arusha, then heads to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Expect expert guiding, a full Serengeti wildlife day, a six-hour crater visit, and an eight-hour Tarangire drive. Guides may include Leonard, Fred, Thomas, or Jackson, depending on assignment.

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6.4 Days lodge safari Tarangire , Ngorongoro crater & Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $720

This four-day small-group trip combines Materuni Waterfalls, a coffee tour, Chemka Hot Springs, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mto wa Mbu, and a Maasai village visit. Pickup is offered from Arusha or Moshi. Groups are limited to six, with safari transport, meals, park fees, and an arrival night in Arusha included.

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7.6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $2,560

You’ll travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with a professional guide, game drives at sunrise, picnic lunches, and airport pickup. Guides such as Humphrey, Amani, Mohamed, and Shaibu have been praised for clear communication, animal spotting, and flexible service. Expect a practical midrange safari with some long driving days.

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8.3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,200

Travel from Arusha into Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in a private, custom-built 4x4 for up to seven people. Expect early starts, picnic meals, basic camping, game drives, Olduvai Gorge, and strong chances of seeing lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, and possibly black rhinos. Guides such as Albert, Bryson, Frankie, and Joel have led past departures.

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9.4 Day Great Migration Safari Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $2,680

Travel from Arusha in a private pop-up-roof safari jeep for three nights of mid-range lodging, sunrise drives in Serengeti, and a full wildlife day in Ngorongoro Crater. Guides such as Mustafa, Benjamin, and Godlisten have led trips for this operator. A flight to Serengeti and hot-air balloon ride are available for extra cost.

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10.5days Tanzania Safari lodge and camping Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,254

This five-day small-group safari from Arusha visits Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You travel in a safari jeep with a pop-up roof, eat all meals on safari, and camp in selected park areas. Guides may include Grayson, Proches, Michael, or Owen, depending on the departure.

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11.2 Days Group Joining Camping Safari Tarangire Park and Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $500Best value

Travel from Arusha in a small group of up to seven, spending day one among Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, then descending into Ngorongoro Crater on day two. The $500 price includes camping at Kizumba Campsite, meals, park fees, water, guide services, and a 4x4 with an open roof and window seats. Guide names are not provided.

“This was the two of the best safaris I have ever gone on. From the moment I booked the trip until the time they dropped me off at my hotel, the communication was the BEST. I had questions prior to arriving and they were all answered in a timRead more”

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12.5-Day Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $1,150

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara on a five-day budget safari. Expect long game drives, picnic lunches, tented camps, a professional driver-guide, and possible guides such as Eli, Lewis, Freddy, or Amani. The trip ends back in Arusha around 5pm to 6pm.

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13.4 Days Private Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $1,500

You’ll spend four days on a private safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with park drives, picnic lunches, tent camping, and a chance to see the Big Five. Guides including Joseph, Pendael, Erasto, and Miraji are praised for careful driving and sharp animal spotting. Confirm the pickup time and camping setup before booking.

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14.3 Days Safari Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $750

Spend three days traveling from Arusha through Ngorongoro to Serengeti, then return for a crater game drive. You’ll camp for two nights, eat every meal on the trip, and ride in a group of no more than six. Guides such as Assad, Mike, and David have led past departures, with strong animal-spotting skills and flexible planning.

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15.3 Days Safari Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $810

Travel from Arusha into southern and central Serengeti, then explore Ngorongoro Crater on a three-day camping safari for up to six people. Expect long drives, game viewing, picnic-style meals, and help from guides such as Felix, Simon, Christian, or Bulldozer, depending on your departure.

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