Top Arusha Day Trips

Be immersed in Tanzania’s great outdoors on this full-day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa–ideal for culture vultures and active travelers in the region. Start off on a hike to Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing dip. Next, head to a local farm to learn more about Tanzania’s coffee industry before finally unwinding in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. This comprehensive tour also includes round-trip transportation from your Arusha hotel, plus lunch.

Discover the heart of northern Tanzania with a journey that blends vibrant city life and timeless tradition. Begin with an insightful tour of Arusha, the perfect introduction to the region. Explore highlights such as the colorful Maasai Market and the lively food and spice market, where you can soak in the aromas and experience everyday local life up close. Then travel about an hour into the countryside for an unforgettable visit to an authentic Maasai village. Be welcomed with traditional songs and dances, share a cup of local tea, and listen to fascinating stories told by the village Chief. Watch — and even try — the famous Maasai warrior jumping dance, and browse handcrafted jewelry and artwork made within the community. For those who wish to deepen the experience, stay overnight in a traditional hut or tent, join daily village activities, and witness breathtaking African sunsets and sunrises over the open plains. The cultural journey you will never forget.

For those who are in Arusha but are limited on time, this half-day safari to Arusha National Park is the perfect way to see Tanzanian wildlife. Alongside a private guide, take a 4x4 to the park where you enjoy a game drive. Animals you may spot on your drive include giraffes, zebras, flamingos, elephants, lions, and a few monkey and bird species.

Combine a trip to Materuni Waterfalls with a visit to the Maasai Village on this private, guided full-day tour. First, enjoy a guided hike through banana farms, coffee plantations, and tropical rainforest to the waterfalls, and enjoy a hands-on Chagga coffee experience with local lunch. Then, learn about the day-to-day life of the Maasai community during a relaxed visit lasting about 3 hours.

Tarangire National Park offers an extraordinary safari experience renowned for its vast populations of elephants and diverse wildlife. This one-day adventure from Arusha includes a scenic two-hour drive to the park, where you will enjoy exhilarating game drives spotting lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more in their natural habitat. Savor a picnic lunch amidst breathtaking landscapes and, if time permits, a visit to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls and Kilimanjaro viewpoint on your return. Perfect for travelers seeking a quick yet immersive wildlife experience. - Full-day safari to Tarangire National Park from Arusha - Professional, English-speaking guide for insightful commentary - Picnic lunch and mineral water provided for your journey - Opportunity to spot diverse wildlife including elephants and big cats

Discover the best of Tanzania's natural beauty on this full day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa, perfect for culture enthusiasts and active travelers. Begin with a hike to Materuni Waterfalls, where you can take a refreshing dip. Then, visit a local farm to learn about Tanzania's coffee industry before ending the day with a relaxing soak in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. This all-inclusive tour features round-trip transportation from your Arusha hotel and includes lunch.

Experience the ultimate Ngorongoro Crater Safari on a thrilling day trip from Arusha or Moshi, where you'll encounter the legendary Big Five wildlife in their natural habitat. Journey through the stunning landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a true photographer's paradise, capturing breathtaking moments of Tanzania's diverse fauna. Your expertly guided Arusha to Ngorongoro tour ensures close-up sightings of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino. This wildlife encounters Tanzania adventure promises unforgettable memories as you explore the rich biodiversity of the crater. Enjoy a picturesque scenic drive Tanzania and an extensive game drive Ngorongoro, immersing yourself in one of the world's most remarkable natural wonders.

An astonishing diversity of wildlife and plants can be seen during this day excursion to Arusha National Park, made famous by the great actor John Wayne who starred in the Hollywood feature film “Hatari”, as filmed in this location. Numerous different bird species, as well as buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and baboons, can be observed all year round. An armed ranger will be waiting for you at the Momella Gate to take you on your walking safari, which will allow you to see the wildlife up close. The Ngurdo Crater will be included in the itinerary. Guests will be served with a complimentary picnic lunch as part of the excursion.

Take a trip to the Kikuletwa (aka Chemka) Hot Springs for a refreshing dip with this excursion from Arusha. Your driver/guide will escort you to the springs, where you'll have the chance to swim, snorkel, or just dip your feet in the water for a fish pedicure. Lunch will be provided and some special diets can be accommodated on request.

Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest intact caldera and home to 30,000 wild animals, including leopard, elephant, lion, and rare black rhinos. Enjoy a small-group 4x4 game drive from Arusha with hotel pickup included. See flamingo-filled lakes and spot animals roaming the plains while learning about Ngorongoro’s wildlife and geology from your driver-guide. A picnic by a hippo pool and entry fees are included.

If you are not quite sure whether you are ready for a full Kilimanjaro adventure, you might want to take one of our shorter Kilimanjaro trips via Marangu route. Only one day on the mountain will be enough to give you a full picture of what it takes to be part of a Kilimanjaro trekking expedition. This adventure is perfect if you travel with children who are not ready for the full hike yet, or if your holiday is too short but you still want to enjoy the trip. A one-day Kilimanjaro trip leads you up to Mandara Hut and back to the entry gate.

Arusha is full of interesting things to experience, which many visitors miss when spending time in the city before or after safaris. This tour shows you the highlights of Arusha, including the central Clock Tower, the gemstone-focused Tanzanite Museum, the Maasai Market, and more, all with a private guide to keep you on track and provide commentary.

Keep your eyes peeled for giraffes, tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, and much more on this private tour in Lake Manyara National Park. This hassle-free tour includes round-trip transfers from your departure point in Arusha, or you can come to the meeting point- whichever is easiest for you. You’ll have your guide’s full attention, since this isn’t a group tour, but rather a private tour just for you and your group.

Explore the highlights of the Moshi area, beyond Mount Kilimanjaro, on this private tour from Arusha. Visit the Materuni Waterfalls before heading to a coffee farm for a growing presentation and an included buffet lunch. Then make your way to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, for a swim before returning to Arusha.

This magnificent waterfall, one of the tallest in the region, cascades crystal-clear glacial water from a height of 70 meters into its basin. The scenic path to Materuni Waterfall, situated 2500 meters above sea level, winds through valleys and hills shrouded in tropical rainforest, alongside coffee, banana, and avocado "shambas"—the Kiswahili term for farms. After enjoying a local lunch, you will depart for the Chemka Hot Springs. We will pick you up from Materuni post-lunch and transport you to the Chemka Hot Springs. The journey to the Hot Springs is on a very bumpy and winding road, making the drive last over 40 minutes. Upon arrival at the Hot Springs, you have the opportunity to swim, unwind, have your lunch, and bask in the sunshine. Should you wish, we can prepare a barbecue for you while you swim. For groups booking this tour with more than 10 participants, a reasonable discount is offered per group.

Soar above the great plains of Serengeti national park on this exciting hot air balloon ride. Join a small group and take to the skies in the early morning hours for a serene flight over the UNESCO-listed park. See several species including lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes when they’re at their most active in the morning. After touching down, feast on a lavish bush breakfast in the middle of the Serengeti.

A stunning day trip of wildlife wonders, beginning in Arusha and taking in the ‘classic’ destinations of Tarangire National Park, Lion and cheetah, elephants and buffalo, as well as fascinating birdlife, all in incredible environments, provide the highlights. With your own private vehicle to enjoy your wonderful experiences.

This day tour involves multiple activities which are trekking, waterfalls and coffee experience With team of local guides clients will make and drink coffee while singing and dancing the traditional songs Also clients can buy roasted coffee beans to take it home

See a different side of Tanzania, beyond Kilimanjaro and the safari parks, on a day trip to Chemka Hot Springs. Meet your driver in Moshi and head out to the spacious springs. While you're there, you can try out a rope swing, rent innertubes, or just stick your feet into the warm waters and let tiny fish nibble the dead skin off your toes, fish-pedicure style.

Spend the day exploring the great Tarangire National Park on a guided tour from Arusha. Head deep into the African grasslands to see a number of animal species, like elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes, roaming around the reserve. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the middle of the park and admire the beauty of the savannah before heading back to Arusha.

Here you will discover beautiful picturesque scenery, a collapsed volcano stretching across 102 miles is home to lions, rhino, hippo, hyena, and antelope. You can enjoy the Ngorongoro crater day trip to the utmost exploring the wildlife which seems like a wonderland on safari vehicles ideal for game viewing.

Encounter one of the most special UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa with this stress-free Ngorongoro Crater tour. See the stunning view from the top of the crater, and get driven around the park to see all the most famous African animals up close, including rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, hippos, zebras, elephants and more. This is the perfect way to experience one of Africa’s best wildlife watching spots.

Explore the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, famous for its diverse wildlife and spectacular landscapes, in this full-day safari tour from Arusha. Witness iconic animals like elephants, lions, and hippos in their natural habitat while enjoying the breathtaking views of the crater's rim. This tour includes a professional guide, daily game drives, and a packed lunch to keep you energized throughout your adventure. - Full-day safari tour to Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha - Includes a professional English-speaking guide and a 4x4 Land Cruiser - Daily game drives offer opportunities to see diverse wildlife - Lunch and drinking water provided during the tour