Top Arusha Nature Walks

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.

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 food culture of Arusha like a local, with a small-group walking tour of the Sinoni community. Head off the usual tourist trail to visit family-run food vendors, see traditional homes, and taste delicious local foods that many travelers don't get to try. A local guide reveals hidden gems and community favorites, all while sharing insight into Tanzania's culture and history.

Squeeze in as many of Tanzania’s wildlife parks as possible on this 4-day safari tour. With a small group, visit Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater where you enjoy several game drives through the national parks. Your goal is to spot as many animals as possible such as lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and hippos. This is an adventure not to be missed when visiting Tanzania.

There are many parks to go on safari in Africa, but none quite like Ngorongoro Crater, which combines highlands with the crater space. This Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip from Arusha lets you get the most out of the area with a guide who takes you all around to see the wildlife, including zebras, lions, and wildebeest.

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.

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

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.

Ascend Tanzania’s second-highest peak on this 4-day trekking tour of Mt. Meru, with included transfer from your Arusha hotel ensuring a hassle-free trip. Get a glimpse of Tanzania’s diverse flora and fauna as you make your way up the mountain, stopping overnight in lodges along the way, and explore safely under the protective supervision of an armed park ranger. Meals and park fees are included in the price.

Set out to experience an exclusive Meru coffee tour in Naranga. Get familiar with the entire coffee production process firsthand, from picking berries to brewing a delicious cup. Tanzanian peas berry coffee beans are renowned for their exquisite flavor, and you can even take home freshly roasted coffee for yourself or as a gift. By participating, you also contribute to the mission of empowering orphaned and vulnerable children and families in the Meru region.

Take a trek through the forests of Mount Kilimanjaro on this full-day private excursion from Moshi. Venture off into the lush forests in search of the Mambori Waterfall, the highest in the region. Pass coffee plantations, learn how the waterfall got its name, and hear the story of Chief Meli while you hike. Enjoy hotel pickup and private transportation for a seamless experience.

Visit Tanzania's scenic Lake Daluti with a private guide on this tour. Spend time in a canoe, exploring the surface of the lake while taking in the views, or opt for a hike. Your guide will be with you throughout the experience, and will tell you all about the history of the area and the culture of the Meru people who call it home.

Make sure you visit the impressive Meru Waterfall when you’re visiting Arusha. This private tour takes you there, hassle-free. All of your transport is arranged, so you don’t need to waste time organizing that yourself. Your guide will also take you to some villages so you can check out the local markets and rural landscapes, things you might not do if you were on your own.

Despite the small size of the park, common animals include giraffe, buffalo, zebra, warthog, the black-and-white colobus monkey, the blue monkey, flamingos and more. African elephants and leopards are present, but rarely seen. The park is at the base of Mount Meru, which is good for climbing. Birdlife in the forest is prolific, with many forest species more easily seen here. Though very accessible, Arusha NP isn't on many safari itineraries. This is mainly because it doesn't offer a chance of seeing the Big 5. It has a range of habitats including forest – home to the black-and-white colobus monkey – and is excellent for birding.

It is a short tour for those who don't have enough time but still want to experience the true Africa wild life animals. This tour will offer you a rewarding experience to see different animals, including the most Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater. You will have the chances to see Lions, Elephants, Flamingoes, Rhino, Hyena, Zebras and other more animals.

Filling up a deep volcanic crater, Lake Duluti makes the perfect day trip from Arusha. On this worry-free tour, escape the city—it’s a quick 40-minute drive—and head into nature, choosing between nature walks with views of ​Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, canoeing, and simply appreciating this wild corner of Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley.

Kilimanjaro is located a short distance from Arusha or Moshi town. This tour provides a special opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of Kilimanjaro while visiting Materuni village. Nestled on the slopes of the famous mountain, exploring the village means discovering a world of tradition, history and cuisine. Enjoy a hike to spectacular local waterfalls before indulging in a traditional lunch including local banana wine.

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.

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.

This safari takes you to Tarangire National Park for a whole day. You will spend almost 2 days in the Serengeti and 6 hours on a crater tour in Ngorongoro. The safari takes you around the best places in Tanzania; the Ngorongoro Crater which is also known as the "Garden of Eden", Serengeti National Park, the home of wildlife, and the home of elephants in Tarangire National Park.

You'll have a unique chance to explore everyday life in the community with a local guide, while proceeds support orphaned and vulnerable children. You'll learn a bit about our work and model, then get prepared to go to the market, or sokoine. The market is vibrant and intense, and you'll want to make sure valuables are left at home or in a safe place. You'll see vendors selling stunning Tanzanian fabrics, used and new clothes and shoes, artwork, and all types of food staples. Don't miss this chance!

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.

A Dive into Culture, Traditions and Lifestyle: Tanzania is a melting pot of cultures. 126 different ethnic groups call it their home. Probably the best known and most impressive are the Maasai people. With their distinctive customs and dresses they magically pull us into their spell. In “Olpopongi”, a 100 % authentic Maasai village, we spend a day with this fascinating tribe. Get to experience the Maasai’s marvellous dance, traditions, customs and rituals as we wander around the village They are a smaller tribe, accounting for only about 0.7 percent of Kenya's population, with a similar number living in Tanzania. Maasais speak Maa, a Nilotic ethnic language from their origin in the Nile region of North Africa. The Samburu tribe is the closest to the Maasai in both language and cultural authenticity.