Top Arusha Outdoor Activities - page 2

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.

Fulfill your desire to be immersed in nature with this day trip to Kilimanjaro National Park. Starting at Marange Gate, trek through the equatorial rainforest up to Mandara Hut, nestled below Maundy Crater. Along the way, marvel at the mountain's incredible flora and fauna, with stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Look out for vibrant birdlife and playful monkeys, and don't forget to cheer on exhausted hikers descending from the summit.

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.

Get outdoors with this comprehensive safari in Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire Park. You'll ride in a Land Cruiser vehicle specifically designed for safaris while roaming the park on game drives, looking for exotic local wildlife. A professional English-speaking guide will lead your adventure and make sure you're safe throughout the journey. Accommodation, meals, transport, and hotel pickup are provided for three days, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience.

Enjoy a Tanzania safari even if time is limited by booking an overnight adventure to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The two destinations have wildly varied wildlife, making the most of daily game drives that might encounter elephant herds or big cats. Cost-effective campsite accommodations are close to Ngorongoro, cutting down on transit time so you can see and do even more.

Ideal for travelers on a time budget, this two-day safari tour ticks off both Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, two of Tanzania’s must-see outdoor attractions. Optimize your chances of spotting native wildlife on small-group game drives across both sites and avoid hidden costs with overnight camping and meals included as per itinerary.

See the highlights of Tanzania's Northern Circuit on this 5-day safari, which includes round-trip transportation from Arusha. You'll visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant hers, before continuing to the massive Serengeti National Park, where you'll spend a couple of nights. From here, you'll continue to the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, your final stop before returning to Arusha.

What sets our 5-day midrange safari apart is the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and immersion in Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. Our journey spans three incredible parks—Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area—offering diverse wildlife sightings and unique ecosystems. Our expert guides bring the experience to life, sharing insights that make every game drive unforgettable. Midrange accommodations provide a cozy retreat after each day’s adventures, balancing comfort with the authentic safari feel. With well-crafted itineraries, personal touches, and small-group experiences, we ensures a truly memorable journey through Tanzania’s wild beauty.

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.

See how the world’s favorite drink is grown and manufactured when you book this private tour of a coffee farm near Arusha. Take a tour of the organic, Fairtrade farm to see how many people make their livelihood and learn about the long journey of coffee, from bean to cup. Then, sit down to a delicious lunch of authentic Tanzanian made by the local villagers.

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.

Admire Tanzania's incredible wildlife with this four day group safari. Travel in a 4WD Jeep while sharing the experience and ideas with other travelers. This tour includes hotel pickup and allows ample time to spot the big five of game animals, including Elephants, Lions, Buffalos, Leopards, and Rhinoceros. Learn about the process of wildlife migration from Serengeti to Masai Mara and the role of large river crocodiles in controlling animal numbers.

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.

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.

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.

Don’t think safari-ing is out of your budget. With this group tour, you’ll spend four days camping and touring the wildest sites of Northern Tanzania—on a shoestring. Head from Tarangire National Park Day to Serengeti National Park Day to Ngorongoro Crater and beyond, all your meals provided and an English guide making transport a cinch. Spend your days scouting for the “Big 5,” birding, and living out your African-safari dreams.

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.

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.

This tour provides a memorable cultural and scenic adventure to your Tanzania trip. Immerse yourself in the culture of the Materuni Village nestled before the Kilimanjaro National Park. You’ll learn about the Chagga tribe, their coffee production and sample cuisine with village members. Hike up to the waterfall, and take a refreshing swim in hot pools after.

Experience the thrill of climbing Africa’s highest peak with this 6-day Kilimanjaro hiking tour. Taking the Machame route, the most popular route up the mountain due to its acclimatization profile, your guide will ensure you make it through this challenging but rewarding experience. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience. With amazing views and a real sense of accomplishment to be found, this is an experience you won’t forget.

Hit the roads in style on your Honda CRF250L - 2019 model motorbikes on this private, guided safari through the landscape of Tanzania. You can either be collected from your hotel in Arusha, or you can meet at the bike shop. From here you’ll ride out to where you can see amazing viewpoints, wild animals, and native African villages.

Explore Serengeti & Ngorongoro on a 3-day budget safari with small group & epic wildlife game drives.

Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater on this small-group day trip to the Ngorongoro Crater National Park. You’ll keep costs down by booking this small yet intimate group tour (max 6), but still have multiple chances to see wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and so much more, plus you’ll learn a bit about Maasai culture and their circular homes, called “bomas”, too.

Visit Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara on a 3-day, small-group safari from Arusha with cost-effective camping accommodations. Dramatically varied terrain within the three national parks means each day brings different wildlife, scenery, and experiences, making the most of your limited time on safari. Since group size is limited to six travelers, you can enjoy more personalized service from the safari guide.