Arusha Day Trips
Arusha

Arusha Day Trips

Experience the best of Arusha's wildlife, lakes, and culture in a single day.

Arusha

Your Gateway to Northern Tanzania

Arusha is the perfect base for exploring the wonders of northern Tanzania. Our carefully curated day trips take you to national parks, volcanic lakes, and cultural sites – all within easy reach of the city.

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park Day Trip

From $180 Full Day Walking Safari

Located only 25 km from Arusha city, Arusha National Park is Tanzania's most accessible national park. The park offers game drives, walking safaris, Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and spectacular views of Mount Meru. It is one of the few parks in Tanzania where visitors can walk alongside wildlife accompanied by an armed ranger.

Highlights

  • Walking safari with armed ranger
  • Panoramic views of Mount Meru
  • Momella Lakes – flamingos and pelicans
  • Ngurdoto Crater – "Little Ngorongoro"
  • Colobus monkeys, giraffes, and buffalo

Itinerary

07:00 AM – Pick up from hotel in Arusha, briefing
08:00 AM – Enter Arusha National Park, morning game drive
08:30 AM – Ngurdoto Crater – view buffalo, baboons, birds
10:30 AM – Momella Lakes – flamingos, pelicans
01:00 PM – Picnic lunch overlooking Mount Meru
02:00 PM – Guided walking safari with ranger
04:00 PM – Final game drive – colobus monkeys, giraffes
05:30 PM – Return to Arusha
✅ Included
  • • Transport
  • • Professional guide
  • • Picnic lunch
  • • Drinking water
  • • Park fees
  • • Walking safari
❌ Not Included
  • • Tips
  • • Personal expenses
  • • Travel insurance
  • • Alcoholic drinks

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Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park Day Trip

From $230 Full Day Game Drive

Tarangire National Park is famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. During the dry season, thousands of animals gather along the Tarangire River.

Highlights

  • Massive elephant herds
  • Ancient baobab trees
  • Lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest
  • Rich birdlife
  • Scenic river ecosystems

Itinerary

06:00 AM – Hotel pickup from Arusha
08:30 AM – Arrival at Tarangire National Park
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM – Morning game drive – elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest
01:00 PM – Picnic lunch inside the park
02:00 PM – 04:30 PM – Afternoon game drive – Tarangire River ecosystem
05:00 PM – Depart for Arusha
07:00 PM – Arrival in Arusha
✅ Included
  • • Transport
  • • Professional guide
  • • Picnic lunch
  • • Drinking water
  • • Park fees
❌ Not Included
  • • Tips
  • • Personal expenses
  • • Travel insurance
  • • Alcoholic drinks

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Lake Duluti Canoeing

Lake Duluti Canoeing & Nature Walk

$65 Half Day Canoeing

Lake Duluti is a beautiful volcanic crater lake surrounded by indigenous forest. This excursion is ideal for travelers seeking relaxation, birdwatching, canoeing, and nature walks.

Highlights

  • Canoe safari on the crater lake
  • Birdwatching – kingfishers, fish eagles
  • Guided forest walk
  • Learn about medicinal plants
  • Relaxing atmosphere

Itinerary

08:30 AM – Pick up from hotel
09:00 AM – Arrival at Lake Duluti
09:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Guided canoe safari – observe kingfishers, fish eagles, cormorants
12:00 PM – Lunch near the lake
01:30 PM – 03:30 PM – Guided forest walk – learn about medicinal plants
04:00 PM – Return to Arusha
✅ Included
  • • Canoe fees
  • • Nature guide
  • • Lunch
  • • Bottled water
  • • Transfers
❌ Not Included
  • • Tips
  • • Personal expenses
  • • Travel insurance
  • • Alcoholic drinks

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Arusha Cultural & Coffee

Arusha Cultural & Coffee Experience

$75 Full Day Cultural

Experience local Tanzanian culture, coffee production, traditional cuisine, and local art. This package is highly popular among visitors with limited time.

Highlights

  • Coffee‑making experience – from bean to cup
  • Traditional Tanzanian lunch
  • Visit Cultural Heritage Centre
  • Local artisan market
  • Cultural performance

Itinerary

08:00 AM – Hotel pickup
09:00 AM – Visit local coffee farm
09:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Coffee‑making experience – roasting, grinding, tasting
12:30 PM – Traditional Tanzanian lunch
02:00 PM – Visit Cultural Heritage Centre
03:30 PM – Cultural performance and local artisan market
05:00 PM – Return to Arusha
✅ Included
  • • Local guide
  • • Coffee tour
  • • Lunch
  • • Cultural activities
  • • Transfers
❌ Not Included
  • • Tips
  • • Personal expenses
  • • Travel insurance
  • • Alcoholic drinks

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