Top Arusha Car Tours in 2026

For an authentic experience in Tanzania, a visit to Lake Eyasi is a must. Home to the Hadzabe people, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa, the area around the lake is wild and infrequently explored. Your guide, a member of the Hadzabe tribe, takes you on a tour of the bush, showing you how they hunt, track wildlife, make fire and even collect honey from bees' nests. You'll also have the chance to meet tribe members and learn about their customs and way of life.

Come and experience Tanzanian culture outside of your safari! Together, we will visit Mama Max, an incredible woman who has fought her way out of severe poverty, through business training and microfinance provided by a community nonprofit, The Small Things. First you'll get a quick overview of our work empowering children, families, and communities at Happy Family Children's Village, although, for child protection, you should not expect direct contact with children. Next, we will walk or drive to Mama Max's house (depending on what you would prefer), while I tell you about how our business development program helps families like hers to keep children at home. When we arrive, we will share traditional chai tea and locally grown coffee. If you like, help cut vegetation for the animals, check the chicken's nests for eggs, and milk the cow. You'll come away with a deeper appreciation of the strength of women like Mama Max who have climbed out of poverty.

This tour will lead you to an endless plain of Serengeti where the spectacular wildebeest migration take place all year round. In Ngorongoro you will wander how wildlife share the same resources with Maasai without harming each other, in Tarangire national park, countless number of elephants will shine bright on your face while birds will sing a welcoming song for you. Our experienced and dedicated staff will always go the extra mile to ensure that you enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As we say “come as a client and leave as a friend.”

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.

Located right below Mount Meru on the eastern branch of the Great Right Valley, Arusha City is a unique stop on your Tanzanian holiday. Take a break from Safari trips and learn about the rich political history and diverse culture across three stops on the tour. You’ll finish your day with an excursion to the Bangata Waterfalls, a natural wonder perfect for relaxing in after a long day.

Visit Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara without having to share a safari vehicle with other passengers on this tour, which includes round-trip transfers from your hotel in Arusha or the Kilimanjaro Airport. Visit Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, where you have the chance to spot all sorts of wildlife, including—if you're lucky—some or all of Africa's famous 'Big Five.'

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.

On the outskirts of Arusha, the Massai Villages provide a special opportunity to learn about the local lifestyle. The Maasi people will share their culture and traditions, giving you an insight into their semi-nomadic life. Understand their agricultural methods, food preservation, and local business ventures. Explore the landscape while hiking nearby mountains to see the view from above and pose for a photo opportunity.

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.

While many people simply use Arusha as a base to sleep before or after heading out on safaris, it's worth checking out this busy town, particularly if you're interested in seeing local arts. This tour will take you to the Cultural Heritage Centre, where you'll learn about local artistic traditions, and then onwards to the Maasai Market so you can do a bit of shopping.

This airport transfer is a hassle-free way to get from Kilimanjaro Airport to your pre-climb or pre-safari hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Your guide meets you at the airport, helps you with your baggage, and takes you to your hotel in a comfortable vehicle. A lot of first-time visitors to Tanzania arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and have no idea how they will get from the airport to their hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Book ahead of time and avoid haggling over a taxi after a long flight.

ount Meru is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climb; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m.

Leave the stress of large crowds behind when you embark on this private tour in Moshi. Visit the Materne Waterfall to immerse yourself in the beauty of one of the largest waterfalls in the northern region, nestled at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Discover the fascinating culture of the Chagga tribe and gain extensive knowledge about coffee plantations. And to top it off, unwind with a refreshing swim in the Kekuewa Hot spring.

Discover the heart of the Northern Tanzania Circuit on this four day adventure safari tour. Visit the highlights of the area; see the black rhinos at the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, and the giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest and zebras at Tarangire National Park. Traverse Serengeti National Park, translating to ‘endless plains’ and home to the ‘Big 5’ - lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo, as well as over 500 species of bird.

This four-day safari in Tanzania takes travelers to iconic parts of the country as well as highlights that many visitors to the country miss. The tour includes stops in Arusha, Tarangire National Park, and Serengeti National Park. Travelers will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and leopards. Don't stress about details with this all-inclusive experience that includes transportation, lodging, meals, and game drives.

Just because you’re short on time doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a safari adventure. On this 3-day small-group tour, visit three national parks—Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Enjoy several game drives over full days, keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife including lions, elephants, flamingoes, cheetahs, and leopards. Park admission is included, and accommodation is provided for two nights.

Adventurers and explorers will enjoy this 4-day safari across the National Parks in Tarangire and Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Experience a broad range of wildlife across the National Parks and the Ngorongoro Crater, the latter being home to tens of thousands of species of animals, including the extremely rare Black Rhino.

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.

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.

The 3 days camping safari will take you to Serengeti & Ngorongoro. Our driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel. You will experience breathtaking wildlife amidst some of the most diverse landscapes; monkeys in the forest, lions in trees, elephants, mighty giraffes among the acacias and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcanic caldera and through the endless plains of the Serengeti. Not only will you visit Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Park but also drive into the world-famous rift valley.

Get out on the water and visit two islands with ease on this private tour. Depart from Stone Town by boat and travel to Prison Island to see the giant turtles and learn about the island’s history. Continue on to Nakupenda Island to go swimming and snorkeling with provided equipment. Enjoy a midday lunch break and customize your itinerary to suit your interests.

Discover some of the popular attractions of Tanzania on this all-day private combination tour from Arusha. Hike the Materuni Waterfall, learn how local growers process coffee from bean to mug, and head to Kikuletwa Hot Springs for a refreshing dip. Here, the garra rufa fish (known as nibble fish) will give you a pedicure.

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.

Visit Lake Manyara National Park from Arusha on a trip that packs a diverse safari experience into one day of exploring. You’ll have time to search out the park’s tree-climbing lions and spot some of the hundreds of species of birds that live in the park, from the alkaline shores of Lake Manyara itself to forests of fig and mahogany trees.