TANZANIA
The trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Tanzania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A full Arusha day pairing Materuni Waterfall’s 70m power with Chemka hot-spring soaking, lunch, and local coffee-farm culture.
“We took a Materuni waterfall and Chagga tribe coffee tour. Our guide was Ilfan, who was great, kind and helpful.”
Swim, feed, and learn about rescued sea turtles at Nungwi Turtle Aquarium, then relax at Kendwa Beach on a guided Zanzibar half-day.
Materuni Waterfalls, Chagga coffee, and Chemka hot springs in one Arusha day trip with pickup, a hands-on coffee session, and swimming.
“My guide was great! Scenery was magnificent, and the springs are a great refreshing way to refresh after the hike. Its a bumpy ride. But well worth it. The ONLY warning I would give is despite what is listed, this is not a 4-6 hour tour. Its 10-12. I looked at 4-6 hours and told…”
Walk Stone Town’s historic lanes, visit key monuments and markets, then swim on Prison Island with giant tortoises in a small guided group.
Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi for a short small-group safari, with snacks and expert wildlife-spotting help, then return by air same day.
“From start to finish the experience was amazing. Our pilot was phenomenal, she got us to and from safe and sound. Our tour guide Musa was EXCELLENT!! I would ask for him every time!”
Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park for a full-day game drive by 4x4 jeep, with lunch, flights, and a pro guide included.
“This trip was so amazing, we had the best day. Right from the moment we were picked up to the moment we were dropped off. The tour was seamlessly organised, the flights were easy and I even got to sit in the cockpit next to the pilot! We saw elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and…”
Ngorongoro Crater day trip from Arusha with included admission, lunch, and a small-group safari drive focused on big game.
“My wife and I had a spectacular visit to Ngorongoro Crater. This one-day safari was well organized, pick up was on schedule, plenty of breathtaking fauna and flora to see, guide was caring and knowledgeable, and drop off time was according to what we were told. It was truly an amazing experience that we would…”
A half-day bike ride from Moshi through Rau Forest, farms, markets, and colonial landmarks, with a careful guide and real local lunch.
“Alpha was a fantastic guide with an impressive amount of knowledge on the area and the people. The entire day was more than I expected and we had a blast going through the villages, farmland and the forests. The latter being absolutely extraordinary.”
Moshi day hike with Kilinge Adventures: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut through rainforest, monkeys and birds, lunch included, about 10 hours.
“What a great way to get a small taste of what the big mountain can offer. Guide Norka and guide in training Colin were spectacular. They were knowledgeable and provided interesting facts and information. They were also kind and encouraging as we hiked. This is by far the best deal available for the day hike…”
A private, early safari day trip from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with hotel pickup, Morogoro lunch, and wildlife time.
“I was unsure about how to spend a free day in Dar but I’m so glad I did this! Silas was an amazing guide who made sure I had the best experience possible. When a lion was spotted, Silas quickly drove us over to the spot for a great view and it is something I’ll…”
Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi for a day safari with hotel pickup, flights, park fees, and lunch included, plus a guide in your language.
“This was an amazing trip. It’s worth every penny. The travel arrangements were all taken care of. We just showed up and enjoyed the adventure. The staff were friendly and helpful. You get up close encounters with the animals. We literally saw elephants, lions, gazelles, warthogs, zebras, and alligator, hippos and giraffes. It was an…”
A guided day hike on Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut, with rainforest, monkeys, and peak views.
Small-group day trip from Arusha to Tarangire National Park with guided game drives, binoculars, and a picnic lunch included for great value.
“This is a solid tour. The tour guide, Said, is a really nice guy who cares about the job he does and the people he is with. He did his best to answer any questions and is just a genuinely nice guy. He made sure we got to see as much as possible. We saw…”
Cycle Kilimanjaro’s base villages with a private guide, coffee and banana farms, and a local lunch from Moshi.
“The most memorable part was visiting the villages and learning all about the different foods and ways of life.”
Fly from Zanzibar into Nyerere National Park for a full-day game drive, bush picnic, and sunset return flight. Big game in 10 hours.
“We booked Mikumi 1 day tour and it was truly amazing. Saw almost all of the animals in their natural habitat. Our tout guide Felix , tried his best all the time , to show us as close as possible, gave us dozen of interesting information . he is truly professional. During the trip ,…”
