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The 15 Best Tours in Tanzania

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A fortnight usually splits the same way here: parks first, island second, with the mountain for whoever came for it. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.

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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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi - Learning the quad before the fun begins
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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

4.Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,233 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a 2024 quad through roads and rough tracks from Nungwi or Kendwa, stopping at two northern beaches and a village. Guides including Charles and Robert provide safety help, fruit, drinks, and photos. Expect four dusty, active hours with a real look at local life.

“Great! Really dusty at times but still a really good experience with all sorts of terrains and visiting of the village and the beaches. Coconuts and pineapples were also amazing in addition to the unlimited water you got from the guides. A definite recommend.”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - Spice Farm: the most hands-on part of the day
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

5.Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,219 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $68

Spend 6 to 9 hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Stone Town, an organic spice farm, and Prison Island. Expect hands-on spice tasting, a Swahili lunch, a fast boat ride, and Aldabra tortoises. Guides such as Hassan, Ibrahim, and James are praised for clear local stories.

“Great way to experience The culture activities of Zanzibar! Highly recommend”

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Tanzania Classic - 7 Days - Day 2: Lake Manyara’s shore, woodland, and open plains
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Tanzania Classic – 7 Days

6.Tanzania Classic – 7 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,151 reviews · from $3,913

Join a private seven-day safari from Arusha with airport pickup, a 4X4 Toyota Cruiser, and a driver-guide such as Emillian. Visit Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with six nights of lodging, meals, park fees, and game drives included.

“Easy Travel lived up to its name. We selected them based on positive reviews, that they offered multiple length safaris, and their responsiveness to logistics questions we had before booking.”

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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

7.4 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 Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure - Starting from Mama Mia at 8:30
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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

8.Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,043 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Set out from Mama Mia near Kendwa at 8:30 for a four-hour English-guided boat trip with Captbarnabatours. Search for dolphins respectfully, snorkel Mnemba Atoll, and visit a disappearing sandbank when tides allow. Captain Ludo, Hassan, Hamis, Abra, and Ebra are among the crew praised for careful, friendly support.

“The tour was simply amazing. We swam with many dolphins, and it was an unforgettable experience. What we really appreciated was that the dolphins were not chased. Sometimes we were completely alone with them in the open sea, which felt very special and respectful. The driver and the guide were incredibly kind and friendly. We also enjoyed delicious fresh fruit on the sandbank. There was enough time for snorkeling around Mnemba Island, and we never felt rushed. We highly recommend this tour!”

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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

9.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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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch - Prison Island: cells, stories, and enormous tortoises
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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

10.Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 882 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $39

From Stone Town, guide Milano Prada or another multilingual guide takes you by boat to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. Expect tortoises, old prison cells, swimming, snorkeling, fresh seafood, fruit, and a long beach stop. Hotel pickup is optional, and private groups are available.

“Milano was a great guide. We had the best day from start to finish - would highly recommend!!”

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Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive - The briefing keeps a first jump manageable
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Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

11.Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews · from $545

Meet at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel for a tandem skydive with an international instructor. After a safety briefing, fly to 10,000 feet, enjoy about 30 seconds of free fall and 5 to 10 minutes beneath the parachute, then land on Kendwa’s white sand. Photos and video arrive shortly after.

“warm reception. excellent customer service! overall an amazing experience! i love it and i can’t wait to go back!”

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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

12.5 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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Kilimanjaro climb by Lemosho Route (7-day) - Arrival in Moshi and the first gear check
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Kilimanjaro climb by Lemosho Route (7-day)

13.Kilimanjaro climb by Lemosho Route (7-day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · from $3,476

Climb Kilimanjaro’s quieter Lemosho Route with Altezza Travel, from Shira Plateau to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters. You get airport transfers, hotel nights, mountain tents, meals, porters, cooks, and Wilderness First Response guides. The trip lasts about nine days from airport pickup to departure.

“Altezza Travel arranged everything. They did a fantastic job and all 14 of our group got to the top. Every step of the way was worth the effort as the roof of Africa was other-worldly. Everything we read on their website was true. You can rely oRead more”

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Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs - The walk to Materuni Waterfalls
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Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs

14.Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 643 reviews · from $100

Spend about 12 hours with a private guide such as Baltazary, Frank, Enock, Eliis, Andrew, or Victor, combining a Chagga village walk, an 80-meter waterfall, coffee making with song and dance, and a swim at clear Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Hotel transport and lunch are included.

“Had a great day with Balthazar! He made sure we had our time and enjoyed the whole tour, from the waterfalls to the coffee tour and springs. He is a very pleasant person. He even had cold drinks for us to refresh in the car while transporting!”

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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa - Riding the new CF Moto 520 quads
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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

15.Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 640 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a powerful CF Moto 520 from Nungwi, Kendwa, or Kidoti to a quiet Kaskazini beach, Kilimani village, and Kendwa. You can swim, watch a traditional dance, taste fresh fruit, and finish near fishermen at the coast. Multilingual guides, transfers, photos, and video are included.

“Going to the beach, meeting the village people. It was a rainy day but still enjoyed it”

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Explore Tanzania

Pick a park, a reef or a route up the mountain.

The parks

SerengetiNgorongoro CraterTarangireLake ManyaraMikumi

The mountain

Kilimanjaro ClimbsMachame RouteLemosho RouteMarangu RouteMateruni Falls

On the water

Prison IslandNakupendaMnemba AtollSnorkellingSunset Dhows

Island days

Stone TownSpice FarmsJozani ForestThe RockKuza Cave