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15 National Park Safaris in Tanzania to Build a Day Around

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The good national park safaris fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari - Day 1: A soft landing in Arusha
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7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari

1.7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $2,929Our pick

You spend seven days on a private Tanzanian safari from Arusha, with Gosheni Safaris guides such as George, Laban, Juma, or Francis. Expect Tarangire elephants, Serengeti game drives, Olduvai Gorge, and two Ngorongoro days, with lodging, meals, park fees, transfers, water, and a 4WD vehicle included.

“We had an amazing 7-day trip to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, arranged by Norah and guided by Laban. Norah was responsive and patient, meanwhile Laban was absolutely an excellent guide, very responsible, knowledgeable and focuseRead more”

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Mikumi National Park Day Trip - The 5:00 AM pickup and airport transfer
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Mikumi National Park Day Trip

2.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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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK - 3 Days - Day one: the five-hour road to Mikumi
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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

3.MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $725

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for three days of game drives, two nights at a Mikumi resort, included meals, and a short visit to a snake park with crocodiles and tortoises. Your private group gets airport pickup and return transport to Dar es Salaam.

“N/A Complete dissatisfaction, 😥 disappointing . Called 24 hours before to confirm . Gave my cell number and confirmed my location to no available. Woke up early to get ready for 7am pick up, I called at 6:40 am since i did hear the day before Read more”

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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park - Day one: the long road from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi
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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

4.2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $650

Spend two nights near Mikumi National Park on a private safari from Dar es Salaam. Guide options include Benson, Method, Shani, Freddy, and Nassary. Expect long road transfers, sunset and sunrise game drives, local meals, and searches for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and more.

“They are scammers, stay away from them. My family and I went on a tour for seven days, the guides here are not helpful, they demanded extra money, the service was not that good, if any of you want to come, please check and then come,”

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2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam - The seven-hour road from Dar es Salaam
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2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

5.2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $670

Leave Dar es Salaam at 5 a.m. for Mikumi National Park, then enjoy a sunset game drive, dinner, and a night inside the park. Return early for a five-hour morning drive. Guides such as Patrick, Frederick, Mariam, and Fred are available, with pickup, meals, Wi-Fi, and round-trip transport included.

“Amazing trip very recommended! In one day we saw all main animals in the park. Edward organized it in a very short notice and Patrick is very knowledgeable on the park and took us to the best routes. Thanks a lot guys!”

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From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch - The early start from Zanzibar
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From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

6.Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 59 reviews · 1 day · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, meet your English-speaking guide, and spend about eight hours on a game drive. Look for elephants, lions, hippos, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, and wild dogs, then stop for a picnic lunch with two beers before flying home.

“The guides were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. They made sure that we had as many close encounters with the animals for a good experience and great photos/videos. Lunch was delicious and served well.”

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Arusha National Park Private Safari

7.Arusha National Park Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $274

Spend 5 to 9 hours in a private 4x4 with a professional guide, exploring Arusha National Park near Arusha. Look for giraffes, zebras, buffalo, monkeys, warthogs, flamingos, and birds. Takims Holidays includes park fees, lunch, bottled water, hotel pickup, and drop-off.

“Hidden Gem of Northern Tanzania: An Intimate Safari Experience ✨”

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2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam - Day one: the six-hour road to Mikumi and a sunset drive
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2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam

8.2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $902

Travel from Dar es Salaam or Morogoro to Mikumi National Park for sunset, full-day, and morning game drives. Guide Max is known for clear animal explanations and patient spotting. Expect private transport, camp accommodation, long road transfers, and chances to see lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and zebra.

“Three days trip to mikumi was such an amazing experience, me and my friends where humbly honored to be hosted by Max a nicest guy to spend time with, and john the guy back at the camp such a nice guy with a 10/10 hospitality. Looking forward to be hosted by the double G safaris to more and more adventurer places. I miss there already.”

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Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam - The 4:00 AM pickup and long road to Morogoro
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Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

9.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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4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park - Day two: Crossing toward the Serengeti
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4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park

10.4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $899

Start in Arusha with a small group of up to six and follow a fast-moving northern Tanzania safari route. See Tarangire elephants, spend time in the Serengeti, and finish with a crater-floor game drive. Camping, meals, park visits, pickup, and airport return are available within the program.

“I have good experience with kilipath safari during my 4days safari serengeti and ngorongoro with camping experience I recommend this company 100%”

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3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park) - Day 1: the road south and the Rufiji River
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3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

11.3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $850

Spend three days and two nights exploring Nyerere National Park with Kihindo Tours and Safaris. You’ll travel privately from Dar es Salaam, cruise the Rufiji River, take a full-day game drive, and join a morning walking safari. Guides such as William, Abel, and Idriss are praised for clear communication and patient service.

“We had amazing time at this Safari. We handled the booking with Winnie. She was really fast with answers and she was really polite.”

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6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks - Day 1: Airport pickup and an easy start in Arusha
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6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks

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

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

You’ll visit Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with a professional guide in a group of up to seven. Expect early game drives, picnic lunches, four nights of safari lodging, airport transfers, and strong chances to see elephants, predators, and the Big Five.

“We had an amazing experience with Cubs! Our safari was very well organized, everyone was knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we saw the best of the wildlife. Everything exceeded our expectations!”

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1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar - A Full Day on Safari in Nyerere
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1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

13.1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day guided game drive beside the Rufiji River. Look for elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and wild dogs, with a bush picnic and return flight by sunset. Guides named by the operator include Musa, Benson, Felix, and Fidelis.

“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 , he was very attentive and caring.”

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3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania - Day one, the long road to Serengeti
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3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

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

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

Travel from Arusha in a private, custom-built 4x4 with an English-speaking guide, spending two days around the Serengeti and one morning in Ngorongoro Crater. Expect camping, picnic lunches, early game drives, Olduvai Gorge, lions, elephants, zebras, and a chance to see black rhino.

“My friends and I had a fantastic experience on our safari. Overall we thought it was great value for money. We especially loved our food on the trip and our chef made sure we were well fed throughout the day. Our driver had 10+ years of experRead more”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi National Park Guided Safari - The 45-Minute Flight to Mikumi
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi National Park Guided Safari

15.Mikumi National Park Guided Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 1 day · from $550

Fly 45 minutes from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park for an eight-hour safari with an open 4x4, bush lunch, and a guide in English or French. Ask for Nassoro and driver Ally if available. Expect early pickup, a full day, and possible airport delays.

“Quelle journée! Tout est parfait, un chauffeur vient vous chercher à l’hôtel et vous conduit à l’aéroport, tout est fait pour que ce soit simple. Vous prenez l’avion et 50 min plus tard vous atterrissez dans le parc. Ici des guides vous attendent ( je remercie ici notre guide passionné NASSORO qui a été formidable avec le groupe en offrant une prestation en Français et le chauffeur pro ALLY qui connaît très bien le parc et nous a permis de voir de très près lions, girafes, zèbres, gnous, buffles, hippopotames, oiseaux, antilopes , babouins éléphants, phacochères et autres animaux). Un conseil pour les futurs visiteurs, démarrez la visite tôt le…”

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