Top Arusha Outdoor Activities

Embark on a captivating 3-day safari through Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Day 1 unfolds with the awe-inspiring Great Migration in the Serengeti. Day 2 explores the diverse wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO site. Our expert guides ensure optimal wildlife sightings. Luxuriate in exclusive camps blending with nature. Day 3 brings a golden sunrise game drive, concluding an unforgettable journey. Immerse yourself in the beauty of two iconic destinations, promising a wildlife extravaganza. Book now for a curated adventure filled with Africa's untamed magic.

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.

Experience the abundant wildlife of Tanzania without breaking the bank as you embark on this 5-day camping safari that begins in Arusha. With a guide and hotel pickup, visit Tanzania’s top national parks—Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater—where you can see hundreds of species, including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and giraffes.

The tour begins with a two-hour canoe trip around Lake Duluti. Guests will enjoy views of Mounts Meru and Kilimanjaro when on the water (weather permitting) and learn about the flora and fauna found at the lake as well as the surrounding forest. We will then cycle from the lake to Mangalia Waterfalls (3-5 hours total) where they can enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool mountain water. Along the way we pass through coffee farms and visit a small home-brewery where traditional banana beer is prepared. This experience of Tanzanian life and culture ends with lunch at a small restaurant where we have a typical local meal.

Discover the best of Tanzania’s wildlife parks on this 5-day tour from Arusha. With a private guide, enjoy game drives through Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro national parks for a chance to see the big five and other animals. See Africa’s largest concentration of elephants, take in the unique baobab trees, try to spot the elusive leopard, and much more.

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.

Visit Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater in one trip with this overnight safari from Arusha. Spend your first day exploring Tarangire, known for its massive elephant population and its tree-climbing lions. On day two, head to the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, famed for its dense and varied wildlife before returning to Arusha. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Discover the wild parks of Tanzania on a 6-day, small-group safari that follows adventurous game drives with a day at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. The itinerary combines widely varied parks to maximize your wildlife sightings, with game drives at Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. And while many safaris skip Kilimanjaro entirely, this trip leaves time for exploring a waterfall and village near the base.

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.

Experience the best of Tanzania’s natural landscapes and wildlife on a private, luxury 7-day tour that takes care of everything, so that you don’t have to. You’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you explore natural highlights such as the Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire in an off-road vehicle that lets you access areas that traditional tour vehicles can’t.

We offer an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic parks, providing exceptional service and value. What sets this safari apart is our commitment to comfort, personalized attention, and expert guidance. You’ll travel in small groups for an intimate experience, led by professional guides passionate about wildlife and culture. Our mid-range accommodations ensure you enjoy comfort in stunning natural settings without breaking your budget. Experience the breathtaking diversity of Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, Serengeti’s endless plains teeming with wildlife, and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, all with a company known for outstanding customer care. Choose us for memories that last a lifetime!

Explore Tanzania’s national parks and spot a wide variety of wildlife on this private 7-day tour. Meet your driver-guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Visit the city of Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. In the company of your safari driver guide, look out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more.

Visit three national parks in four days on a small-group safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Two nights of camping keep you immersed in the wild landscape—with daily game drives that maximize your odds of spotting animals like elephant herds and tree-climbing lions. This well-rounded tour gives you a much broader introduction to Tanzanian wildlife than you could get by visiting a single park, too.

culture tour in kilimanjaro Tanzania’s great outdoors on this full-day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa–ideal for culture 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 and drinks

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.

While you can’t climb Mount Kilimanjaro in one day, you can experience the thrill of hiking the great peak on this day trip. With a private guide and hotel pickup, trek through the lower altitudes of the mountain, attempting to reach the Mandara Hut. After enjoying a picnic lunch at the hut, make your way back down to the Mandara Gate to finish your hike.

Our signature safari 5 days budget safari leads to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Safari allows us to explore three of the premier parks on The Northern Safari Circuit. We start our adventure at The Tarangire National Park, so named for the life-giving river that wends its way through the environs of the park attracting a multitude of wildlife to drink of its sating waters. Roving on from Tarangire we take the opportunity to spend two night on the Serengeti Plains, home to Planet Earths’ last great terrestrial migration, that of the wildebeest, zebra, and antelope. From here we make for the Ngorongoro Highlands, one of the seven wonders of Africa and a UNESCO world heritage site, the crater offers the premier game viewing experience in Tanzania if not the continent entire.

This community-based experience offers a rare opportunity to learn traditional cooking or jewellery-making in a local setting while contributing directly to sustainable community development.

Suricata Safaris offers a personalized and immersive experience, tailored to your preferences for the ultimate Tanzanian adventure. This private safari ensures flexibility, exclusivity, and comfort. With mid-range accommodations carefully selected for their charm and proximity to nature, you’ll enjoy a perfect blend of comfort and authenticity. Led by experienced guides passionate about wildlife and culture, you’ll gain unique insights while witnessing incredible wildlife spectacles and breathtaking landscapes. Choose Suricata Safaris for exceptional service, seamless planning, and unforgettable memories in the heart of Africa.

Part of the fun of travel is meeting like-minded adventurers, but large group tours can feel impersonal. Meet new people without sacrificing service on this small-group tour to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, with a maximum of six individuals along for the ride. Embark on game drives in search of Africa's Big Five, learn more about local heritage and culture, and avoid hidden costs with meals, accommodation, and admission fees included.

Our 3-day African safari, which is tailored to encompass the Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, was created to give those short on time a condensed version of the Tanzanian Northern Circuit safari. We will visit three of Tanzania's most breathtaking national game parks, and you will get to enjoy the thrill of stunning African wildlife watching.

If you only have three days for a safari in Tanzania, book this small group tour where all the details will be taken care of for you, so you just need to concentrate on finding the Big Five. You’ll have transport including hotel pickup, plus meals and accommodation taken care of for you. You’ll share costs with a group, but still have an intimate feel as each group is only 7 max.

Discover the beauty of Tanzania beyond its wildlife parks on this private tour. Take a hike to Materuni Falls where you can enjoy a refreshing dip in its natural pools. Then, visit a local coffee farm to see how the drink is made from bean to cup. Finally, relax your weary muscles in the warm waters of the Kikuletwa hot springs and enjoy a fish pedicure.

Arusha's combination of natural beauty, wildlife, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures makes it a sought-after destination for those exploring Tanzania's wonders. From this tour our travelers will tend to enjoy the walks, sighting daily activities of the local civilians, including local transports mini-buses termed by the locals as "Dala Dala", Bajaj (tuk tuk). Before leaving, make sure to pick up some unique souvenirs to remember your cultural experience in Arusha