Tanzania · WILDLIFE

The 15 Best Wildlife Trips in Tanzania

43 tours  ·  from $90

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

Tanzania Wildlife Encounters - 6 Days - Lake Manyara: A Gentle First Game Drive
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Tanzania Wildlife Encounters – 6 Days

1.Tanzania Wildlife Encounters – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · from $3,413Our pick

Set out from Arusha in a private 4x4 with an experienced driver-guide for Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You get five nights, meals, park fees, tented camp lodging, and plenty of game-drive time. Guides such as Mohammed, Aniny, Edward, and Ombani are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“We just returned from the most amazing safari experience in Tanzania, and I can’t say enough good things about our trip! I traveled with my family, including our 2-year-old daughter, and every moment exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, Easy Travel made everytRead more”

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Zanzibar: Jozani nature walk and wildlife tour - What you may see beyond the monkeys
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Zanzibar: Jozani nature walk and wildlife tour

2.Jozani nature walk and wildlife tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

You’ll walk Jozani Forest with a private guide such as Kamis or Abdul, looking for Zanzibar’s red monkeys, elephant shrews, dik-diks, and chameleons. The tour also visits a mangrove area, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and is offered in English, French, or German.

“Die Abholung verlief problemlos und pünktlich. Die Tour ging relativ schnell vorbei und man hätte sich doch an der ein oder anderen Stelle etwas mehr Erklärungen gewünscht bzw. einen längeren Aufenthalt in den jeweiligen Waldabschnitten.”

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6 Day Tanzania Wildlife Mid range Safari - Day 1: Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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6 Day Tanzania Wildlife Mid range Safari

3.6 Day Tanzania Wildlife Mid range Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $2,500

Join Serengeti African Tours for six days across Tanzania’s best-known parks. You’ll track elephants in Tarangire, see tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara, spend two nights in the Serengeti, and descend into Ngorongoro Crater. Guides may include Godfrey, Kelvin, James, David, or Aboh.

“"I can’t thank Serengeti African Tours enough for crafting the most unforgettable 6-day private safari adventure! From the moment we started planning until the final farewell, every detail was handled with such thoughtfulness and care, turning tRead more”

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5 Days 4 Nights Tarangire, Serengeti , Ngorongoro & Manyara Wildlife Safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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5 Days 4 Nights Tarangire, Serengeti , Ngorongoro & Manyara Wildlife Safari

4.5 Days 4 Nights Tarangire, Serengeti , Ngorongoro & Manyara Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $2,600

Spend five days with a private guide and 4x4 vehicle exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara from Arusha. Expect big-game viewing, a Serengeti sunrise, picnic lunches, four nights of lodging, and a fast-moving route built for first-time safari visitors.

“I cannot find the right words to describe how enchanting and beautiful the safari experience to Tanzania was. Right from the start, all the details and points had been addressed. We were warmly welcomed by our host Amos at KIA and it was nRead more”

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4 Days Wildlife Safari and Cultural Experience in Tanzania - Day 2: Lake Manyara’s trees, water, and birds
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4 Days Wildlife Safari and Cultural Experience in Tanzania

5.4 Days Wildlife Safari and Cultural Experience in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $1,231

Travel by private safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide and chef from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Lake Eyasi. You camp at public sites, watch for elephants and big cats, and may join the Hadzabe on a 5 to 8 kilometer hunt, depending on their movements.

“My wife and I had an amazing 5 day Safari in the Serengeti. Golden Trips Tanzania did an incredible job booking us beautiful accommodations throughout our stay and our guide Gasper was the absolute best! He made sure that we got the best shots possible of Read more”

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SAFARI WILDLIFE 3 DAYS 2 NIGHT FROM ZANZIBAR TO MIKUMI - Morogoro to Mikumi by road
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SAFARI WILDLIFE 3 DAYS 2 NIGHT FROM ZANZIBAR TO MIKUMI

6.SAFARI WILDLIFE 3 DAYS 2 NIGHT FROM ZANZIBAR TO MIKUMI

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 days · from $760

Travel from Zanzibar to Mikumi by ferry, train, and safari vehicle, visit a Maasai village, then spend a full day seeking elephants, giraffes, lions, wild dogs, and other animals. Private groups, meals, lodging, transfers, park fees, and multilingual guide service are included.

“We were accompanied by Tayc throughout the entire trip, from start to finish. He was a precious travel companion during the more challenging moments, such as transportation. He accompanied us to a Maasai village to learn about their culture and customs, and then we went to the mikumi with Stephan. We had the opportunity to see so many animals and stop to take all the photos we wanted. The lodge is basic but nice and has super staff. Highly recommended!”

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Wildlife Safari Tanzania - Day 1: From Kilimanjaro Airport to Lake Manyara
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Wildlife Safari Tanzania

7.Wildlife Safari Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $3,100

Start near Moshi and cross four of northern Tanzania’s best wildlife areas in about five days. You’ll have private transport, a guide, park drives, bottled water, and three included meals each day. The route reaches North Serengeti and may include Lake Natron, with overnight stays at safari camps.

“Highlight of our trip. Beautiful safaris and so many animals to see. The tour guide has a great knowledge of the nature and the animals.”

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8 Days 7 Nights Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Lodge Safari - Day 1: Airport pickup and safari briefing
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8 Days 7 Nights Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Lodge Safari

8.8 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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From Moshi or Arusha: Serval Wildlife Sanctuary Trip - Leaving Moshi or Arusha for the sanctuary
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From Moshi or Arusha: Serval Wildlife Sanctuary Trip

9.From Moshi or Arusha: Serval Wildlife Sanctuary Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $90Best value

Travel from Moshi or Arusha to Serval Wildlife Sanctuary for a guided hour with African lions, Masai giraffes, bat-eared foxes, elands, ostriches, and monkeys. Keepers supervise feeding, petting, and photos, while animals can choose if they want to interact.

“Increíble acariciar a los animales y estar tan cerca de ellos!”

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6 Day: Magnificent Wildlife Adventure - Day two: The long road into the Serengeti
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6 Day: Magnificent Wildlife Adventure

10.6 Day: Magnificent Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $5,000

Spend six days exploring four of Tanzania’s best-known parks in a pop-up-roof 4x4. Your guide sets the pace, with possible guides including Lucas, Joseph, Chedi, and Freddy. Expect elephants, big cats, crater wildlife, long drives, and included meals.

“We are on a 6day Safari with Serengeti camping safaris in Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We have Chedi as a guide and this Safari is better than we have dreamed. Idd knows everything about everything out here and is super flexible, which we neRead more”

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Moshi: Serval Wildlife Tour with food and drinks - The drive from Moshi or Arusha
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Moshi: Serval Wildlife Tour with food and drinks

11.Serval Wildlife Tour with food and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 11 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours visiting Serval Wildlife Sanctuary in Tanzania’s Siha District. Your English-speaking guide handles transport from Moshi or Arusha, while sanctuary staff introduce you to servals, giraffes, lions, zebras, monkeys, ostriches, and Oryx. Lunch and drinks are included, but confirm exactly what that covers before booking.

“I think its toooo much expensive, better to go to safari the some price… there is only some zebra, some giraffes and 1 lion sleeping… thats all… The food was very tastyyyyyyy…. And the driver was soooo nice, has wifi inside the car… was really nice… but inside that place i was so disappointed… nthg to see and very fast take us… ah kids cant be close to the sleeping lion even!!!! Soooo you pay alot, you see zebras giraffes and one lion… thats all… really regret to book it…. If the price was less, its will be much better…”

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Tanzania Wildlife Cultural Safari from Arusha. - Day 2: Mount Meru and Arusha National Park
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Tanzania Wildlife Cultural Safari from Arusha.

12.Tanzania Wildlife Cultural Safari from Arusha.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $4,999

Travel in a six-seat 4x4 with an open roof across Arusha, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. You’ll meet Hadzabe people at Lake Eyasi, visit Iraqw communities, and may add Maasai culture or Olduvai Gorge. Airport pickup, meals, lodging, and park fees are included.

“The safari tour was incredible. Exploring the parks with a master guide who knew everything about the parks, in a spacious Landcruiser that took us to all the corners of the parks. The number of wild animals that we saw is just unbelievRead more”

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Arusha: Day Trip to Serval Wildlife - Feed Giraffes & Lions - The morning pickup and road from Arusha or Moshi
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Arusha: Day Trip to Serval Wildlife – Feed Giraffes & Lions

13.Day Trip to Serval Wildlife – Feed Giraffes & Lions

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $220

Spend a full day at Serval Wildlife Sanctuary with a small group of up to seven. Guide Mwanga and driver Walice can arrange pickup from Arusha, Moshi, or either airport, with lion and giraffe encounters, a guided bush walk, picnic lunch, and return transfer.

“the place is amazing and the tour was organized well”

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5-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari - Day 2: The long transfer from Mikumi to Ruaha
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5-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari

14.5-Day Mikumi & Ruaha Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,700

Travel by private vehicle from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi and Ruaha, with game drives, a guided walking safari, and an Isimila Stone Age Site visit. Expect long road days, camp or lodge accommodation, and chances to see elephants, wild dogs, lions, sable, roan, hippos, and crocodiles.

“We spent a lot of time researching for a perfect safari operator with knowledge and experience of Ruaha and Mikumi and we could not have found a better operator. Right from the moment we started talking to Amos it was clear that we had foRead more”

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3 - Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari - Lake Manyara: flamingos, hippos, and a busy first day
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3 – Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari

15.3 – Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $995

Travel from Arusha in a comfortable safari car with a professional guide on a private three-day trip through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Guides connected with Dusty Roads include Jeff, Justine, and Abdul. Expect picnic lunches, wildlife drives, and airport drop-off.

“Great company. Very flexible and quality organisation. I highly recommend booking a tour with them. 3 days 2 nights (Ngorongo and Serengeti tour ) was fantastic”

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★ 5.0Wildlife Extravaganza: Manyara, Tarangire & Ngorongoro in 3 DaysFrom $7003 reviews
★ 5.04 Days Wildlife Tanzania AdventureFrom $1,5506 reviews
★ 5.07 Days Cultural and Wildlife SafariFrom $3,7485 reviews
★ 5.02 Day Wildlife Experience and Masai Culture Mikumi ParkFrom $5525 reviews
★ 4.52 Days Wildlife Safari in Mikumi National ParkFrom $4236 reviews
★ 5.0Private Wildlife Encounter at Tarangire National ParkFrom $3003 reviews
★ 5.0Tanzania wildlife & Cultural Safari- 11daysFrom $3,9823 reviews
★ 5.04 Day: Taste of WildlifeFrom $3,4005 reviews
★ 5.0Waterfalls, Coffee, Hotsprings, Food Cuisine, & Serval WildlifeFrom $3506 reviews
★ 5.08 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari ExperienceFrom $5,5893 reviews
★ 5.06 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari TourFrom $2,5004 reviews
★ 5.0Private Day Tour in Serval Wildlife and Kikuletwa Hot SpringFrom $3003 reviews
★ 5.0Tanzania Wildlife Safari Budget CampingFrom $1,1555 reviews
★ 5.05-Day Private Safari Tour in Tanzania’s WildlifeFrom $2,2903 reviews
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