You don’t need a lot of time to experience the majesty of Africa. Our selection of day trips give you the perfect way to explore, Tanzania in a different dimension
A day trip to Lake Manyara National Park is an exciting chance to get a feel for the real Africa. Lake Manyara is an unspoiled paradise of groundwater lakes fed by underground springs and teeming with wildlife.
One of Africa’s premier birding destinations, it’s also a fantastic place to see Africa’s most iconic animals from massive elephants and cape buffalo to the famous tree-climbing lions who call the park home.
The trip from Arusha to Ngorongoro is a long one, but you’ll be grateful for the early start and late finish as you’re taking in the conservation area’s stunning views and diverse wildlife.
You’ll enjoy a half day game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area: the best place in the northern circuit to see the enigmatic black rhinoceros. Within the park you’ll also spot roaming prides of lions, large packs of hyenas, wallowing hippopotamus, great herds of wildebeest, stoic cape buffalo, brightly coloured flamingos, and more. Ngorongoro truly is one of the most spectacular safari experiences out there!
Located just 45 minutes drive from Arusha, Arusha National Park is Tanzania’s most accessible park in more ways than one. It’s not only conveniently located, but it’s also the best place to embark on walking and canoeing safaris – putting you closer to the action than anywhere else in the country!
While Arusha National Park has no large predators, it is home to Africa’s largest giraffe population, a variety of primate species, and a number of large herbivores.
It’s the perfect day out for a family or those wanting something different to the standard game drive experience.
Experience a slice of local life with a visit to the idyllic oasis that is Kikuleta Hotsprings. Better known as ‘Maji Moto’, this gorgeous geothermal spring is a popular playground with locals and international visitors alike.
Get a glimpse into the way local Tanzanians live with this day trip to the quaint village of Materuni. Far away from the hustle and bustle of Tanzania’s tourist trail, you’ll sample locally grown produce and enjoy a dip in a deliciously cool waterfall pool. It’s a perfect day trip from Arusha or Moshi.
arangire National Park and the Tarangire River are flooded with water and wildlife. Even in the dry season the river still flows making it a magnet for wildlife biomasses.
The park is home to large herds of elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes and buffalo but as well as birds paradise around to 550 bird species found here which include the kori bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world, and ostriches only to mention a few.
We’ll have lunch in the park and carry on our game drive until the late afternoon when we’ll drive you back to Arusha and your hotel. It’s been a long, exciting day and you’ll have a lot of amazing stories to share.