15 Lodge Safaris in Arusha to Build a Day Around

1.4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $2,180Our pick

You’ll travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with two nights in the Serengeti, full-day game drives, picnic and hot lunches, and a guide-driver from Meijo Safaris. Ask about guide availability, especially Michael, who is praised for spotting elusive wildlife.

“Our fourth visit to Africa…..we have taken several Safaris over the years. This trip was one for the books. Michael is 10 on 10”

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2.4 Days lodge safari Tarangire , Ngorongoro crater & Walking

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

This four-day small-group safari combines Materuni Waterfalls and coffee country with Tarangire elephants, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife, and a walking visit to Mto wa Mbu and a Maasai village. Guides such as Michael, Joseph, Lucas, and Procous have led past departures, but ask who will guide your group.

“We had a wonderful experience with Dancing Simbas. We booked 6 days visiting, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro national parks safaris. The tour was excellent . Our tour guides very experienced and spotted different species of wildlife Read more”

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3.4 Days 3 Nights Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $2,080

Spend four days with a private driver-guide exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, and Ngorongoro Crater. Guides such as Joseph, Noel, Tom, and Lameck have helped guests find lions, elephants, rhinos, and the other Big Five. Expect comfortable camps, picnic lunches, and plenty of bumpy driving.

“We went on a safari for our honeymoon trip and it was a really pleasant experience. Our guide - Joseph - was an excellent driver (even though the car has seen better days and the roads in national parks are really bumpy) and we have Read more”

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4.7 Days Tanzania Mid-range lodge safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $3,300

You’ll travel privately from Arusha through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and Serengeti in a custom 4x4 Land Cruiser. Expect lodge accommodation, full-board meals, bottled water, airport transfers, and an English-speaking guide. Guide assignments vary, with past trips led by Joseph, Lazaro, Samson, and others.

“The best time to go for a safari would be in May-June to experience the migration of thousands of animals. Tanzania offers a vey diverse fauna and flora and Tanzanians are very friendly. But kudos to our guide Inno who planned everything, shared his knowledge and passion for animals and gave us lifetime memories. A”

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5.4 Days Lodge Safari in Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $2,375

Set out from Arusha at 8:00 am for four days of private game drives across Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Guides such as Musa, Rama, Alex, and Otto have led past trips. Expect flamingos, elephants, big cats, crater views, lodge stays, and long drives.

“Our trip could not have been better. Rama had put everything together nicely into an amazing itinerary that took us Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Every aspect came together nicely from the timely transfers, excellent vehicleRead more”

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6.5 Days Lodge Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $2,600

Travel from Arusha through four major parks in five days, with full and half-day game drives, lodge or tented stays, picnic lunches, shared campsite bathrooms, and guides such as Mirage, Joseph, Nora, or Emanuel depending on the departure.

“We book 7 days safari with Matt from Rupia adventures which fit the plan to our requests. Our guide was Mirage how have 20 years experience. He was amazing and made us a perfect experience. His knowledge is impressive and he knowRead more”

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7.8 Days 7 Nights Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $3,842

You’ll travel privately with a driver-guide from Arusha or Moshi through Tanzania’s northern parks. Expect elephants in Tarangire, evening predator watching in Serengeti, a crater game drive, flamingos at Lake Eyasi, and a final Lake Manyara visit, with lodge stays and meals included.

“Our first impression of Tanzania was positive and this itinerary was an excellent way to go around the best parks and get the best. We were lucky to get a nice and competent guide who spared nothing in order to give us an amazing experiencRead more”

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8.2 days private lodge safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,600

Travel from Arusha to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in a guide-driven 4x4, with game drives, meals, park fees, and one overnight stay included. Groups can reach seven people, and guides such as Joel, Terry, Hariel, and Bryson have been praised for sharp animal knowledge and good care.

“We had an amzingly perfect very comfortable SafariTour of two days. First Tarangire and then NgoroNgoro. We saw all and more! Bryson is a very kindhearted clever man. I promise you will have fun and a lot to talk. Even if the road is bumpy Read more”

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9.3-Days Budget Lodge Safari – Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,570

Join Simba Adventures for a three-day safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Expect private transportation, an open-roof safari vehicle, picnic meals, two nights of accommodation, park fees, and a small-group setting. Guides’ names are not provided.

“The vers high number of wild animals sharing the same living territories: Elephants, lLons, Zebras, Hipos and many others.”

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10.3 Days 2 Nights Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Wildlife Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $2,000

Travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti, with game drives, meals, park fees, and transport included. Guides such as Joseph, Noel, Tom, and Godlove have earned praise for safe driving and wildlife expertise. Expect long road days and flexible animal viewing.

“Had a brilliant time on safari with our guide Joseph. He was experienced, knowledgeable and a good driver. We had some car issues ( like everybody does) but Joseph managed to sort everything so the trip could proceed. This didn't hinder our enjoyment of the trip at all. Would highly recommend”

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11.3-Days Lodge Safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,265

Set out from Arusha at 8:30 am on a private three-day lodge safari with game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Guides including Otto and Musa have led past trips. Expect elephants, crater wildlife, flamingos in season, picnic lunches, and two lodge nights.

“We have just come back from the best vacation of our lives in Tanzania. Many thanks to Rama for organizing a perfect vacation. The services at the lodges was first class. They food was great too and we enjoyed the pit stops a lot.”

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12.4 Days Luxury Lodge Safari Tour Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $2,550

Travel from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in a pop-up-roof 4WD vehicle, with lodge nights, picnic meals, and early wildlife drives. Guides named Assad, Joseph, David, and Mohammed have led highly praised departures, though you should confirm every lodge before booking.

“We hire a luxury tour . The firts two nights , yes we sleep in a nice places agree whith the price l paid , but the last night , they took us to a very simple hotel . I felt cheated , because what they charged us was price of luxe . They do the last night , when is dificult to change the things .”

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13.6-Day Budget Lodge Safari in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $3,720

Set out from Arusha with a private vehicle and guide for six days in Tanzania’s northern parks. Expect elephant-filled Tarangire, Lake Manyara birdlife, three Serengeti game drives, and a final Ngorongoro Crater safari. Guide Malisa and organizer Ally are named in past trip feedback, with lodge stays and meals included.

“We booked the 6 days safari with simba adventures as the start of our honeymoon in Tansania.”

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14.3Days Safari to Tarangire Ngorongoro and manyara lodge safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $645

Spend three full safari days with a professional guide in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Expect a small group of up to six, a roofed safari jeep, picnic lunches, lodge accommodation, elephants, flamingos, baboons, and possible tree-climbing lions.

“Our amazing trip to Tanzania with my wife we did 5 days excellent safari and had perfect safari with Dancing simba safari we received great safari service we are happy with this safari service”

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15.5 Days Luxury Lodge Safari Tour Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $3,200

You’ll travel in a small group of up to four from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect lodge comfort, early game drives, picnic lunches, and a strong chance of seeing lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and other wildlife, with pickup and airport drop-off available.

“We booked a 5 day luxury safari tour with Travel Africa Safari.”

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