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The 15 Best Safaris in Tanzania

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A safari here is a package of parks, nights and a vehicle, and the price swings by thousands depending on which. These 15 span the two-day taster out of Arusha, the classic northern circuit and the fly-in day trips from Zanzibar.

Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast - The 5:00 am start and road to the launch site
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Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

1.Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · from $550Our pick

You’ll leave camp around 5:00 am for a sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti, guided by an experienced pilot such as Paul, Jeff, Kevin, Mohamed, or Derek. After about an hour in the air, celebrate with bubbly and a full English breakfast beneath an acacia tree.

“Ballooning over the Serengeti is a must do experience. The pilot Kevin and all the support staff were highly professional making the entire event, pre and post flight thoroughly enjoyable. The post flight breakfast under an acacia tree was top notch with great food and excellent service. Thank you!”

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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti - Miracle Experience - A quiet hour over the golden plains
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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

2.Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · from $599

Rise before dawn for a hot air balloon flight over Serengeti National Park, with pilot guidance, binoculars, onboard coffee, and wildlife views. After landing, toast with champagne and enjoy a full bush breakfast. Captain Ed is among the pilots praised for calm, careful service.

“This was the highlight of our trip to The Serengeti and an experience we’ll never forget. The views and vast expanse of The Serengeti are truly amazing. The experience was extremely well organised and we felt totally safe with our pilot, Ed. The champagne breakfast was delicious and a lovely ending to our flight.”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal - The early pickup and Zanzibar airport routine
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

3.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

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

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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4 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 2: Entering the Serengeti through the highlands
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4 Days Group Camping Safari

4.4 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · from $900

Join a small group of up to six from Arusha for four days in a 4x4 safari vehicle, with camping gear and all meals included. You will visit Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with guides such as Amir and Mandela noted for sharp wildlife spotting.

“Very well organized; meals were adequate; driver, cook were all excellent and aimed to please. My only wish is that the sleeping tents were larger.”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights - Why Nyerere National Park works for a one-day safari
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

5.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

Trade Zanzibar’s beaches for a full day in Nyerere National Park. You’ll fly by small plane, ride through the bush with an English-speaking guide such as Eli, Herman, or Songoro, stop for tea, and eat a warm lunch beside wildlife country before flying home.

“Everything was utterly amazing and outstanding. Eli our guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and entertaining too which was a wonderful bonus . The whole experience from start to finish was incredibly well organised and everyone was so kind and caring . We felt completely safe and do not visit Zanzibar without doing this day trip . It was run like clockwork . We did have a private Brand new jeep and we highly recommend doing the little extra if you can .. very very well worth the money .”

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5 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 2: Lake Manyara’s forest, lake, and flamingos
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5 Days Group Camping Safari

6.5 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · from $1,100

Set out from Arusha in a private 4x4 with a guide and a group of up to seven. You will camp for four nights, eat all meals except one dinner, and visit Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with strong chances for elephants and big cats.

“Safari meraviglioso con la compagnia Suricati. La nostra guida Max e il nostro cuoco Salim meravigliosi. Cibo abbondante e ottimo, tende molto comode. Ovviamente è un campeggio in Africa quindi non un resort ma l’esperienza è indimenticabile. Grazie di tutto. Compagnia super consigliata.”

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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day 1: The long road from Arusha to the Serengeti
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

7.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · from $815

Spend three days on Tanzania’s classic wildlife route, with game drives in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. You camp at Seronera and on the crater rim, eat included meals, and travel with a driver-guide in a group listed as six to seven people. Elias is one guide praised by name.

“The staff was knowledgeable and helpful Always on time The food was very good They made my first safari an unforgettable experience”

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7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive - Day 1: A soft landing at Gran Melia Arusha
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7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive

8.7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · from $4,840

Travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a safari vehicle with a personal guide. Luxury lodging, meals, park fees, airport transfers, and flexible planning are included. Guide Sebastian has received special praise, though Kitela may feel less polished than the other stays.

“The itinerary was very good. The guide, Sebastian was excellent. Transfer from airport on first day and to hotel on last day was very helpful. All accomodation was excellent, only Kitela was a bit not at par. Also you can be slightly flexible as per yRead more”

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Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch - Sailing by dhow into the Indian Ocean
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Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

9.Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 7 hours · from $90Best value

Spend seven hours exploring Zanzibar’s southern waters by dhow, with guided snorkeling, a white-sandbank stop, a tide-dependent mangrove lagoon, and lunch on Kwale Island. Guides such as Omar, Osman, and Obama are known for lively, attentive service. Pickup, equipment, fruit, and soft drinks are included.

“We had a lovely time on the Blue Safari trip in Zanzibar. The experience was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish, and we were lucky enough to spot dolphins along the way, which made the day even more special. Our guide, Osman, was friendly and knowledgeable, and our driver, Mohammed, made the journey comfortable and easy. Overall, a great experience that we’re happy to recommend.”

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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro - Day two: Crossing the highlands into Serengeti
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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

10.Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $2,845

Spend five days exploring Tanzania’s Northern Circuit with Savannah Explorers, including two full game-drive days in Serengeti and a crater-floor safari in Ngorongoro. Airport transfers, lodges, meals, and AMREF air-evacuation cover are included. Guides such as Thomas, Emanuel, Maulidi, and Daudi are part of the operator’s guiding team.

“At the end of January - beginning of February me and my partner have travelled through Kilimagiaro, trekking on the Marangu Route, and the Parks of Taranguire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, with Savannah Explores. It has been a unique experiRead more”

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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari - Day two: eight hours among Serengeti wildlife
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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

11.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $1,455

Travel from Arusha into Serengeti National Park for an afternoon drive, a full wildlife day, and an early Ngorongoro Crater visit. Gosheni Safaris provides a private vehicle, guide, camping accommodation, meals, water, park fees, and hotel transfers. Guide Bariki is praised for going the extra mile.

“We hit all “big five” in the first afternoon. Great experience! Our guide Bariki went the extra mile to make this a truly special trip.”

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8 Days Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari from Arusha - Day 2: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab trees
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8 Days Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari from Arusha

12.8 Days Great Wildebeest Calving Migration Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · from $2,999

Follow the wildebeest calving season on an 8-day private-vehicle safari from Arusha, with Tarangire elephants, Lake Manyara, Ndutu plains, central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mto wa Mbu. Guides such as William, Albert, George, and Calvin are known for sharp wildlife spotting and strong local insight.

“We had an incredible experience on our trip, and it was made even more special thanks to our amazing drivers, Albert and Emanuel. Their professionalism, kindness, and positive energy truly made the journey unforgettable.”

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Group Safari 7 Days in Tanzania's Main Parks - Day 2: Lake Manyara’s compact wildlife world
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Group Safari 7 Days in Tanzania’s Main Parks

13.Group Safari 7 Days in Tanzania’s Main Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $3,000

Join a small group of up to six for seven days through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Tarangire. Your guide drives an air-conditioned safari Jeep with sockets, cold drinks, snacks, and binoculars. Guides may include Elias Muro, Calvin Johnatan, Mirambo, or Peter Aron Makongo.

“Amazing experience, Michela really helped us to organise a perfect safari!”

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10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari from Arusha - Day 1: An easy arrival in Arusha
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10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari from Arusha

14.10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $5,512

Spend 10 days exploring Tanzania with Gosheni Safaris, from Arusha to the northern and central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Expect private vehicle travel, tented camps, full meals, and guides such as George, Calvin, Arnold, and William. The northern flight is extra.

“Our tour was simply stunning from the minute we were met at Kilimanjaro airport by George our tour guide .”

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Tanzania Simba Safari - 5 Days - Day 1: Arrive in Arusha and get your bearings
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Tanzania Simba Safari – 5 Days

15.Tanzania Simba Safari – 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $2,897

Travel by 4x4 Toyota Cruiser from Arusha to two of Tanzania’s great wildlife areas. You get two nights in Serengeti National Park, a full day of game drives, and an early Ngorongoro Crater visit with a private guide. Guides named in past trips include Adrian, Goodluck, Harry, Dennis, and Musa H.

“We used Easy Travel for our Tanzania trip and Adrian was our wonderful driver and guide. Adrian was easy going and confident. His knowledge and skills were impressive. This is a great trip for families. I'm in my 70's and Adrian was always helpful and accommodating. His big smile and sense of humor is a plus. Be sure to request him for your safari experience.”

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