The 15 1-Day Tours in Tanzania That Earn Their Price

1.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451Our pick

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park for a full-day shared game drive with guides such as Amos, Salim, Elias, or Gabriel. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles, stop for a bush lunch, then return by small aircraft the same afternoon.

“Our day at mikumi was magical. It was made extra special by our guide Salim. He was absolutely amazing. , so knowledgable and funny and made the whole day just perfect. We saw everything we were hoping to see and more. Highly recommend this trip”

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2.Materuni Waterfalls & Chemka Hotsprings Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $100Top rated

Spend about eight hours hiking to 70-meter Materuni Waterfall, learning how Chagga coffee is made, eating a local lunch, and soaking at Chemka Hot Springs. Guides such as Ilfan, Emmanuel, and Mr T lead the private trip, which includes transport, entry fees, drinks, and lunch.

“Wow! Our guide Ilfan took us on such a special tour to the waterfall and hot Springs. We loved being amidst the mountains and trekking down to the Falls. They were stunning and the adventure was fun. We were so impressed by the Read more”

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3.Nungwi Turtle Aquarium Guided Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 197 reviews · 2.5 - 5 hours · from $22Best value

Meet rescued green turtles in Nungwi’s natural tidal lagoon, feed them seaweed, and swim beside them with an aquarium guide. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a private driver are included. Some trips also add a village visit or free time at Kendwa Beach.

“My husband and I had a wonderful time on this trip. Not only did we get an unforgettable experience with the turtles (which were all in very good condition), our guide also gave us an unexpected tour of a local village where we attempted weaving and coconut shaving with the elder and learnt about local culture. At no point were we pressured to buy anything and felt this whole morning was a genuine and welcome experience. Would highly recommend.”

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4.Materuni waterfalls coffee tour & Chemka hot springs Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $95

From Arusha, you’ll hike to Materuni Waterfalls, visit a Chagga coffee farm, roast and prepare local coffee, then swim at Kikuletwa, also called Chemka, Hot Springs. Owen is one named guide associated with the experience. Plan for a long day and a rough road to the springs.

“Had a great time, everything is really nice and the coffee tour was fun and interesting. Owen is a great guide and always made sure that I was having a good time.”

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5.Stone Town and Prison Island Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 6 hours · from $90

Walk Stone Town with guides such as Haji, Hamdu, Hamid, or Sullemani, visiting the museum, Arab Fort, markets, Freddie Mercury’s house, and Lloyd Mathew’s monument. Then boat to Prison Island for giant tortoises, swimming, and beach time. Pickup is included within Stone Town.

“Very clever guide, helpful vise man, which like explein not only history of Zanzibar but actual local lifeto and answer all questions for us.”

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6.Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $600

Fly from Zanzibar Airport to Mikumi National Park, meet your safari guide at the airstrip, and spend the day driving across the Mkata Floodplain. Groups are capped at seven, with snacks, fruit, drinks, lunch, park fees, and flights included. Guide Musa is a name worth requesting.

“This was a dream come true experience and I 100% recommend this if you're visiting Zanzibar. It's worth the price! From beginning to end all I could say was wow! Don't skip this!”

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7.Mikumi National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $520

Leave your Zanzibar hotel at 5:00 AM, fly to Mikumi, and spend the day in an open 4x4 jeep with a professional guide. Expect wide grasslands, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, lions, birds, and a Swahili lunch before your return flight.

“Excellent day, well worth the very early start! Well organised, great communication before the safari via WhatsApp, quick responses and very helpful. We were lucky to see all the animals we had hoped to see, but even if we hadn’t it still would have been amazing! Highly recommend booking with Captain Barbaba. Have fun!!”

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8.Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

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

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater and exploring its wildlife-filled floor. A guide such as Hassan handles the game drive, while your small group of up to six rides in an air-conditioned vehicle with binoculars, charging ports, lunch, and water included.

“Had an amazing experience! Even better than I expected, drove around the crater for hours and had a few up close encounters with elephants and lions.”

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9.1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $50

Ride from Moshi through Rau Forest, rice paddies, sugarcane fields, and Chagga villages, then visit markets, the old railway station, Clock Town, and a Hindu temple. Guides such as Alpha, Alfa, and Said lead the route, with a bicycle, transport, water, soda, and lunch included.

“This is absolutely the best way to see Moshi and the Rau Forest. I do not ride a bike frequently, so I was a bit hesitant to book this tour, however, my guide took such good care of me and made sure I felt comfortable. He always had a watchful Read more”

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10.From Arusha/Moshi: Kilimanjaro Hike Marangu Route Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $101

You’ll leave Arusha or Moshi early, hike from Marangu Gate through Kilimanjaro’s rainforest to Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater, then return the same way. A professional English-speaking guide leads the 8 to 10-hour day, with lunch and water included. Park fees and some transfers cost extra.

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11.Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $550

Leave Dar es Salaam at 4:00 AM for a private Mikumi safari with your own group. Silas and Félix are named guides associated with the experience, which includes round-trip transfers, lunch in Morogoro, park entry, bottled water, and 4 to 5 hours of game viewing.

“Silas is a very knowledgeable guide, passionate about his job, and made our safari experience most memorable. We were able to see so many animals and birds because of his diligence and patience, and learn so much about them from him. His pleasant and cheerful nature added to our enjoyment of the safari.”

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12.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $498

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, where an experienced guide such as Mohamed, Wallace, or French-speaking Eli leads a five-hour game drive. Watch for elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, zebras, crocodiles, and more. Flights, hotel transfers, park fees, lunch, and bottled water are included.

“La organización bastante buena aunque el día de antes nos cancelaron la reserva para otro día dándonos otras opciones. Una vez allí me esperaba ver más animales, pero la verdad era que teníamos que estar buscándolos, pero pudimos ver casi todos. Nuestro guía no explicaba mucho y había que estar preguntándole”

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13.Best Kilimanjaro hiking day trip tour with Kilinge Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $100

Spend about 10 hours hiking Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut. Guides such as Norka, Thomas, Tyson, and Bubusha lead the climb through mossy rainforest, where you may spot blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, and birds. Transport, lunch, water, and guiding are included, but park fees are extra.

“Excellent tour wth Gewa and follow up tour with Jonas, thanks so much to the organizer Thomas and the whole team”

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14.day trip tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $270

Travel from Arusha to Tarangire National Park in a group of up to six with a guide such as Said, Simon, Bryson, or Fredy. Expect a long game drive, close elephant sightings, a picnic lunch, bottled water, and loaner binoculars, all for $270 per person.

“I can only recommend this trip! Pickup on time, very nice driver & tourguide. An incredible nice and long game-drive in Taragire and we had a great lunchbox with us. The driver was very friendly, did not rush and had eagle-eyes when it came Read more”

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15.Chagga Villages in Mount Kilimanjaro Cycling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $101

Start in Moshi at 8:30 am for a private 39km ride through Shanty Town, Kibosho, and Lyamungo. Roger or Dennis may guide you along tarmac and dirt roads, explaining Chagga farming, coffee, bananas, local food, and village life. Lunch, a bike, helmet, water, and fees are included.

“The most memorable part was visiting the villages and learning all about the different foods and ways of life. Roger the tour guide at One Bile is young but he knows his stuff and is an excellent and patient guide. I highly recommend Roger.”

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