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The 15 Best Tanzania Safari Tours

30 tours  ·  from $90 a head

The Serengeti, the Ngorongoro crater and the fly-in day trips out of Zanzibar. These 15 are compared on nights out, park fees and whether the vehicle is shared, with the balloon flights priced separately.

Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast - The 5:00 a.m. start and launch-site routine
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Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

1.Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · from $550Our pick

You’ll leave your lodge around 5:00 a.m. for a roughly one-hour balloon flight over the Serengeti, guided by pilots such as Paul, Jeff, Kevin, Mohamed, or Derek. After landing, celebrate with bubbly and a full English breakfast beneath an acacia tree.

“It's amazing to be drifting silently over the Serengeti! This was a wonderful experience and so well organized from take off through the fabulous bush breakfast.”

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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti - Miracle Experience - Before takeoff at 5:00 a.m.
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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

2.Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · from $599

Start before dawn with Miracle Experience Balloon Safaris, watching pilots prepare the balloon before a sunrise flight over Serengeti National Park. Pilot Ed has earned praise for calm, safe handling. After about an hour in the air, celebrate with bubbly and a full bush breakfast.

“This was the highlight of our trip to The Serengeti and an experience we’ll never forget. The views and vast expanse of The Serengeti are truly amazing. The experience was extremely well organised and we felt totally safe with our pilot, Ed. The champagne breakfast was delicious and a lovely ending to our flight.”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal - The early hotel pickup and Zanzibar airport
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

3.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451

Start before sunrise with a hotel transfer, fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi, and spend the day in a shared 4x4 looking for lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and more. Guides such as Salim, Amos, Gabriel, and Ernest are praised for their animal knowledge and good humor. Lunch, water, flights, and park fees are included.

“Our day at mikumi was magical. It was made extra special by our guide Salim. He was absolutely amazing. , so knowledgable and funny and made the whole day just perfect. We saw everything we were hoping to see and more. Highly recommend this trip”

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4 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab trees
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4 Days Group Camping Safari

4.4 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · from $900

Spend four days moving through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a small group of up to six. Expect long game drives, basic camping, included meals, and a real chance to spot elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, and the Big Five. Guides such as Amir and Mandela are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“We had a great experience on our 4-day camping safari. We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire National Park and saw many animals. The camp facitities were basic but sufficient and they had great views. Be aware that it can Read more”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights - Landing at Nyerere National Park
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

5.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

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

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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5 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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5 Days Group Camping Safari

6.5 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · from $1,100

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a five-day camping safari for up to seven people. A private guide and 4x4 handle the long drives, while cooks prepare included meals. Guides such as Max and Amiri have led trips, with Salim praised for camp cooking.

“It’s a very well planned Safari that covers the top 4 national parks in Tanzania. Our guide was extremely well organized and went above and beyond to show us animals and birds and share information about it. The chef that cooked our mealRead more”

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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day 1: From Arusha to the open plains of the Serengeti
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

7.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · from $815

Travel from Arusha into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with a small group of up to seven. Expect camping at Seronera and Ngorongoro Simba, daily game drives, included meals, hotel transfers, and a chance to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and leopard.

“The staff was knowledgeable and helpful Always on time The food was very good They made my first safari an unforgettable experience”

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7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive - Day two: elephants and open country in Tarangire
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7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive

8.7-Day Premium Luxury Tanzania Safari All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · from $4,840

Spend seven private days exploring Tanzania with a dedicated guide, off-road safari vehicle, luxury accommodation, and meals included. Start in Arusha, then visit Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Airport transfers are included, and the itinerary can be tailored to your group.

“The itinerary was very good. The guide, Sebastian was excellent. Transfer from airport on first day and to hotel on last day was very helpful. All accomodation was excellent, only Kitela was a bit not at par. Also you can be slightly flexible as per yRead more”

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Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch - The early road transfer from Zanzibar to Fumba
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Zanzibar: Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

9.Safari Blue Lagoon Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 7 hours · from $90Best value

Spend seven hours exploring Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean by van and traditional dhow. Snorkel near Kwale Sandbank, swim in a tide-dependent mangrove lagoon, enjoy seafood and fruit on Kwale Island, and sail back with guides such as Omar or Osman.

“Our day trip in Zanzibar exceeded all expectations! Our tour guide Omar was absolutely fantastic - energetic, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure we had the perfect experience. He kept reminding us “it’s YOUR holiday!” and tailored everything to what we wanted to do. The snorkeling stops were incredible - we saw beautiful starfish and vibrant tropical fish in the most stunning turquoise water imaginable. We had plenty of time for snorkeling, swimming, and relaxing on the beach. The water was absolutely breathtaking! Throughout the day, we enjoyed fresh tropical fruit (as much as we wanted!) and a delicious seafood lunch. We even had time for some shopping before…”

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5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire - Day 2: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

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

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

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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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro - Days two and three: two long days across the Serengeti
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Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

11.Safari Serengeti And Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $2,845

You’ll travel privately from Kilimanjaro through Karatu, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with game drives, lodge stays, meals, and airport transfers. Guides such as Maulidi, Thomas, Emanuel, Daudi, and Isaac are praised for sharp animal spotting and warm service. The pace is full, with long days in the parks.

“At the end of January - beginning of February me and my partner have travelled through Kilimagiaro, trekking on the Marangu Route, and the Parks of Taranguire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, with Savannah Explores. It has been a unique experiRead more”

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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges - Day 2: Tarangire and the river that draws elephants
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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

12.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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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day two: crossing the highlands into the Serengeti
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

13.5 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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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - The road to Serengeti through the highlands
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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

14.4 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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Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer - Big animals, predators, and the value of a guide
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Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

15.Selous Luxury Day Safari with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $800

Fly from Zanzibar at 6 a.m. to Selous, meet your driver-guide at Mtemere airstrip, and spend the day tracking elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and wild dogs. A photographer such as Mike documents the safari, with breakfast, lunch, drinks, and return flights included.

“My husband and I purchased the Selous Luxury Day Safari from Viator. I was celebrating a milestone birthday, the big 40, and I wanted to make it epic. Tomas, Fanta and crew did just that and more, what an amazing safari experience! From the Read more”

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