NATIONAL PARKS · NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIPS IN TANZANIA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 national park day trips in Tanzania that repay the airfare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one gate or permit rule to know before you commit.
Review of Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar, including flights, wildlife, guides, costs, timing, practical tips, and who should book.
“An awesome once of a lifetime experience! We saw zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and their cubs. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and went out of his way to be sure that we saw the animals. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Review of a private day safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi, with wildlife, lunch in Morogoro, park entry, and practical trip advice.
“I was unsure about how to spend a free day in Dar but I’m so glad I did this! Silas was an amazing guide who made sure I had the best experience possible. When a lion was spotted, Silas quickly drove us over to the spot for a great view and it is something I’ll never forget!”
Review of Ayo Jenga’s private Mikumi safari, with wildlife, lunch, guide quality, price, timing, and practical booking advice.
“We had already visited Mikumi National Park several times on our own. But this time we booked our Safari with Ayo Jenga and it was an awesome experience! Everything was so well organised and our guide Victor was amazing! He even spotteRead more”
Review of Arusha National Park’s full-day safari, with wildlife, Mt. Meru views, lake lunch, guide tips, transport, and value.
“Moses was great. Food was lacking but worth it to get a great experience”
Ride the train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, then search for lions, elephants, and more on a full-day Mikumi safari.
“I was the only one participant from this tour.. but thats ok i feel like VVIP and i still can met many ppl from another group.. thank u so much”
Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi for two game drives, bush lunch, and a small-group safari with flights, transfers, and guide included.
“We took this tour early morning from Jambiani and it was fantastic. Mohammed got us right into the park and then personally took us to find Syke's and red colobus monkeys and they were everywhere. We got some amazing looks from Read more”
Review of a full-day Mikumi safari from Morogoro, with wildlife, lunch, park fees, hotel pickup, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“We really enjoyed the day in Mikumi National Park. A highlight was meeting a lion as the first animal early in the morning, before we even got to the park. We also had a lot of fun watching elephants, giraffes 🦒, zebras 🦓 and hippos. We were Read more”
Review of a Kilimanjaro day hike from Arusha to Mandara Hut, with rainforest views, wildlife, lunch, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Me and my friends had a really nice experience traveling with sandpiper safaris. The hiking was great, the food, the hospitality of our guide and everything. We can’t wait for the next hiking. And I highly recommend sandpiper safaris for those who need to visit Mount Kilimanjaro. Thank you so much sandpiper safaris.”
Review of Arusha National Park’s 7-hour safari from Arusha, with giraffes, buffaloes, walking safari, Ngurdo Crater, lunch, and practical tips.
“I had a great full day with Norah and Happy. These 2 ladies we super friendly guides and took me on a day trip to Arusha National park. HIGHLY recommend Norah and Happy for their animal and nature knowledge, friendliness and enthusiasm. Read more”
Review of the Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam by train, with two game drives, lunch, wildlife, timing, price, and practical advice.
“The only negative thing was the long way from DAR to Mikumi. All the rest was perfect. Our driver was very friendly and explained us a lot about Tanzania, their culture and for sure, the animals. We have seen a lot of them during our two game drives.”
Review of Tarangire National Park from Arusha, with elephants, baobabs, picnic lunch, guide tips, timing, price, and booking advice.
“So this has been a really great day! Our Tour Guide Jeff came to our Hotel the night before the trip to arrange pick-up-time and to give us eine information about the following day. The pick-up was in time and Düring the two hours drive froRead more”
Review of Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam, with wildlife, pricing, timing, guide quality, travel tips, and practical advice.
“I actually got to witness 2 male elephant fighting; 2 giraffe fight as well. Plenty to see but I didn’t see any big cats. My tour guide was the best and outstanding”
Review of a one-day Tarangire safari from Arusha, with elephants, baobabs, picnic lunch, transport tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“TOTAL DISASTER!! I was really looking forward to the safari, but after the day I was super disappointed and not happy with the tour. The transport to and from Arusha was really badly organized, and we had to wait ages for a total of FOUR different drivers and several transfers on the way. The worst part was that we were only in the park for 3 hours, and we even had to take a break for an hour because our car was damaged, so we could only drive really slowly. So, we spent a total of 12 hours on the road or waiting that day, and we were ONLY on…”
Review of a private Lake Manyara safari from Arusha, with game drives, expert guiding, lake views, wildlife, pricing, and practical tips.
“Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable The elephants were the best!! Lunch was great.would recommend the tour to all.”
Review of the Selous/Nyerere day trip from Dar es Salaam, with game-drive details, timing, wildlife, price, meals, and booking advice.
“Had a fantastic day with Bakari. A truly lovely man. He picked me up from the airport and dropped me back at my hotel after an amazing day exploring the beatiful park and seeing so many incredible animals. The park is vast and Bakari was a wonderful guide. The perfect option as I had such limited time in Tanzania. Would recommend in a heartbeat.”
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