The 9 Best National Park Safaris in Tanzania

1.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470Our pick

You’ll fly about 30 to 40 minutes from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, then spend the day in a shared 4x4 spotting lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and more. Guides such as Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for sharp animal spotting and lively explanations. A bush lunch and return flight are included.

“Steven was a lovely guide friendly and informative. The jeep was slightly battererdand uncomfortable though. But everything went like clockwork.”

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2.5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $2,327Top rated

Spend five days on Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit with a private Lion King Adventures guide, open-roof safari truck, lodge stays, and most meals included. See Tarangire elephants and baobabs, Ngorongoro’s wildlife-filled caldera, Serengeti predators, and Lake Manyara’s birdlife before returning to Arusha.

“Our 5-day safari through Tanzania was an absolute dream come true – a once-in-a-lifetime adventure made truly exceptional by our outstanding guide, Enouk. From the moment we were picked up in Arusha until our return, everything Read more”

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3.Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $2,685

You spend six days on a private northern Tanzania safari with Lion King Adventures, using a private vehicle and guide to visit Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Full board, park fees, airport or hotel pickup, and five lodge nights are included.

“We started thinking about a safari trip long ago. It took time to select a country, then which parks and finally a company that would organize and help us prepare. Lion King was a perfect choice, adjusted, and moulded the trip to our needs (loRead more”

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4.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $1,254

Spend five days exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha with a private guide and a maximum of six people. Expect long drives, tent camping, full meals, Wi-Fi in the safari vehicle, and strong chances of seeing elephants, lions, zebras, and more.

“I went on this safari with my adult daughter. We had an incredible time and highly recommend it! Our safari guide was Samwel and our chef was Saleem. They both made this experience better than we imagined it could be. The night before our safari began was spent at tRead more”

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5.4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $1,090

Travel from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a safari vehicle capped at six people. Expect full-day game drives, camping, included meals, hotel or airport pickup, and possible guides such as Eddie or Halid. English guiding is provided.

“Highly recomands this. And ask for Eddie and Halid. Eddi have us information about all cool stuff that we passed and saw. He was allways open for questions, allways had Answers, so much knowledge and so friendly. We spoke to other safari-tRead more”

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6.2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $650

Spend two nights in Mikumi National Park on a private safari from Dar es Salaam. You’ll travel with a guide such as Benson, Method, Shani, Freddy, or Nassary, enjoy included meals, and search for lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, and more.

“They are scammers, stay away from them. My family and I went on a tour for seven days, the guides here are not helpful, they demanded extra money, the service was not that good, if any of you want to come, please check and then come,”

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7.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $1,280

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater on a five-day camping safari for up to six people. Expect private transport, meals, water, Wi-Fi, a safari guide and cook, plus a Mto wa Mbu village visit. Confirm Maasai plans before booking.

“Around begining of the last year, I have decided to make a Safari trip in east Africa. After doing some research, soon I was sure that the option with Meru Slopes was very promising.”

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8.4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $970

Join Avocet Tanzania Safaris for four days from Moshi, camping in northern Tanzania and visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You get a 4WD safari vehicle, meals, camping equipment, park fees, and an English-speaking guide. Ask if Mike is available, since he is especially praised for animal tracking and friendly driving.

“I had Magic Mike as my tour guide and driver, He s one of the best in the business of animal searching, driving, teaching. Magic Mike will try his best to give you the big 5. If you have Magic Mike, you are definitely in good hands.”

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9.2 Days Mikumi National Park Safari From Dar es salaam or Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $615

Spend two days in Mikumi National Park with Makala Travels, traveling by private vehicle from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar connections. Expect morning and afternoon game drives, meals, an overnight stay, and the chance to see lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, elands, and greater kudu. Gabriel, Akida, and Nick are named among the team.

“We had a great experience and enjoyed our Family holiday with Makala travel company. Super and Amazing. I can recommend this company”

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