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The 15 Arusha National Park Tours in Tanzania That Justify the Price

31 tours  ·  from $40 a head

The good arusha national park tours fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each covers and where they differ.

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Arusha National Park Private Safari

1.Arusha National Park Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $274Our pick

Travel from your Arusha hotel in a private 4x4 with a professional guide for 5 to 9 hours inside Arusha National Park. Look for giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, monkeys, flamingos, and birds, with lunch, water, park fees, and hotel transport included. Takims guides such as Masatu, Raymond, and Rajabu are praised for personal service.

“We had a great time on our 4 day safari/honeymoon trip, and would highly recommend Takims Holiday. We felt so good looked after. Raymond, our driver, has very good knowledge as a guide for safari and also about Tanzania as a country, aRead more”

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4 Days Mount Meru Trekking - Day one, from Arusha to Miriakamba Hut
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4 Days Mount Meru Trekking

2.4 Days Mount Meru Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $1,000

You’ll climb Tanzania’s Mount Meru from Arusha with Rupia Adventure in a small group of up to four. Expect giraffes, buffaloes, colobus monkeys, rainforest, moorland, volcanic ridges, and a sunrise from Socialist Peak. Guides including Gideon, Emmanuel, Laurent, Maziku, and Frank have led recent departures, with meals, huts, park fees, and transfers included.

“We thanks Rupia Adventure for made our dream come true, our guide Emmanuel and other team were friendly from day one to day four, everything were good, highly recommend Rupia Adventure”

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Arusha National Park Full-Day Safari - The one-hour ride from Arusha
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Arusha National Park Full-Day Safari

3.Arusha National Park Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 8 hours · from $195

You’ll spend a full day in Arusha National Park with an English, French, or Swahili-speaking guide, such as Moses, on morning and afternoon game drives. Expect giraffes, zebras, buffalo, monkeys, and possible elephants, with lunch beside a lake. Choose a van or safari vehicle, the latter reaching the park’s famous fig tree.

“Moses was great. Food was lacking but worth it to get a great experience”

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Arusha National Park Day Trip

4.Arusha National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $300

Spend about seven hours exploring Arusha National Park from Arusha with a guide, 4x4 transport, wildlife viewing, Ngurdo Crater, and a picnic lunch. Expect giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, baboons, waterbucks, warthogs, and many birds. A walking safari with an armed ranger is available at Momella Gate for an extra charge.

“We had an amazing day trip. We saw monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, flamingos, zebras. The landrover and our guide were great.”

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4 Days Mount Meru Climbing | Hiking | Trekking Tour - Day 2: Miriakamba to Saddle Hut and Little Meru
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4 Days Mount Meru Climbing | Hiking | Trekking Tour

5.4 Days Mount Meru Climbing | Hiking | Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $2,600

Climb Mount Meru from Arusha with an armed park ranger, sleeping in mountain huts and hiking through forest, moorland, and alpine desert. You will see the crater and Ash Cone, climb Little Meru, and aim for the 4,565-meter summit at sunrise. The tour includes meals, transfers, crew wages, and pickup, but park fees and tips cost extra.

“It was our first time to hike the mount Meru, we got a chance to reach to explore the natural beauty of the mount Meru and to summit, our guide was knowledgeable and understandable, he answered everything that were in need to know, also food, and accommodation were good organized by Burigi Chato Safaris. Thank you.”

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Arusha National Park: Private Jeep Tour - Hotel pickup and the ride into the park
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Arusha National Park: Private Jeep Tour

6.Arusha National Park: Private Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $200

You’ll leave Arusha by 4x4 for a five-hour private safari with an English, French, or German-speaking guide. Look for giraffes, zebras, buffalo, monkeys, warthogs, flamingos, elephants, and forest birds, then explore selected areas on foot. Guides Kelvin and Nicholas have led past tours.

“Wir haben sehr viele Tiere sehen können. Die Foto uploads sind hier wohl begrenzt. Weiter schöne Fotos habe ich von Elefanten, Pavianen, Antilope… Sehr netter Guide. Waren rundum zufrieden. Pünktliche Abholung von unserem Hotel.”

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1 Day: Arusha National Park - The forest and Ngurdoto Crater
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1 Day: Arusha National Park

7.1 Day: Arusha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $440

Spend about seven hours in Arusha National Park in a private 4x4 with a pop-up roof and six window seats. Your professional driver-guide takes you through Mount Meru country, the Meru Crater, forest edges, and Ngurdoto Crater, with chances to see giraffes, buffalo, zebras, warthogs, antelope, and colobus monkeys. Hotel pickup, park fees, meals, and drinks are included.

“We had an amazing day with Serengeti Camping Safari at Arusha National Park! Our guide was amazing at spotting animals. He also knew the best viewpoints and trails. Our trip to Arusha National Park was one of the best parts of our Tanzanian adventure!”

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3 Days Mount Meru trekking - Day 2: Steep ground, the saddle ridge, and Little Mount Meru
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3 Days Mount Meru trekking

8.3 Days Mount Meru trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $800

Climb Mount Meru from Arusha with a private guide, porters, cook, and armed park ranger. Your trek begins as a wildlife walk with possible giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelope, and elephants. Sleep in mountain huts, then leave at 1:30 a.m. for a rocky sunrise summit with views of Kilimanjaro and Meru’s Ash Tray.

“We did a three day hike to Mount Meru with Rupia Adventure and we have had the best time!”

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7 Day Joined Safari Serengeti,Ngorongoro,Manyara,Tarangire,Arusha National Park - Day 1: Arusha city sights before the safari
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7 Day Joined Safari Serengeti,Ngorongoro,Manyara,Tarangire,Arusha National Park

9.7 Day Joined Safari Serengeti,Ngorongoro,Manyara,Tarangire,Arusha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,615

Join a maximum of six people on a seven-day safari from Arusha with guide Bernard Emanuel Sarakikya or another assigned guide. Visit five parks, seek the Big Five, camp in Serengeti, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, and add walking, canoeing, canopy walking, or a hot-air balloon trip where arranged.

“We have enjoyed this tour very much. We were lucky to have seen the big 5. The quide that took us through all the parks was very professional, he knew a lot about the flora and fauna.”

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Arusha National Park Half Day Tour - The 4x4 ride and park entrance
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Arusha National Park Half Day Tour

10.Arusha National Park Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $197

Join a private guide such as Raja or Benson for a five-hour 4x4 safari from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. You’ll spend about four hours at Arusha National Park, looking for giraffes, zebras, warthogs, buffalo, monkeys, birds, flamingos, elephants, and possibly lions. Park fees and lunch cost extra.

“We had the best time!!! Our guide Raja was SO kind and we would recommend this tour to anyone who wants a beautiful, relaxing, and adventurous safari trip. ✨🐒🦒🦓✨”

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Arusha National Park Day Tour with All-Inclusive - Ngurudoto Crater and the Small Serengeti
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Arusha National Park Day Tour with All-Inclusive

11.Arusha National Park Day Tour with All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $332

This 8-hour tour takes you from Arusha or Moshi into Arusha National Park for a ranger-led walk, wildlife viewing, Mount Meru scenery, picnic lunch, and a drive near Momella Lake. You may be joined by up to 10 people. Guide Erick has received praise for clear wildlife knowledge and reliable service.

“Wer einmal etwas richtig viel Grün um sich haben möchte, ist in diesem Park gut aufgehoben. Ich habe Zebras, Büffel, und von ganz nah Giraffen und Affen gesehen. Der Rundgang durch die Landschaft mit einem Ranger war eine spezielle Erfahrung. Vom Guide, Erick, seinem Fahrer und dem Ranger habe ich unheimlich viel Wissen bekommen. Ich werde bei Kilimandscharo Destinations ganz sicher eine Serengeti-Safari buchen - die Guys wissen wirklich, was sie tun: von der Kommunikation über Zuverlässigkeit bis Wissen des Wildlifes.”

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Mount Meru Arusha: Napuru Waterfall Hike by Kingstone Asilia - From Arusha to the Mount Meru foothills
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Mount Meru Arusha: Napuru Waterfall Hike by Kingstone Asilia

12.Mount Meru Arusha: Napuru Waterfall Hike by Kingstone Asilia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Join Kingstone Asilia for a four-hour hike from Arusha into the Mount Meru foothills. You will follow a rocky river bed through rainforest to 78m Napuru Waterfall, with time to swim and enjoy home-grown coffee. Guides speak English and Swahili. Saleh and Michael have also guided older walkers with careful attention.

“We are 2 60-somethings and our guides, Saleh and Michael were very attentive to our needs. The hike to the falls was beautiful and I consider it a moderate hike with some challenging aspects. When we got to Napuru Falls, there were lots of children playing in the water which was fun to see.”

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The Amaizing Private Day Trip to the lovely Arusha National Park - The morning drive into the park
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The Amaizing Private Day Trip to the lovely Arusha National Park

13.The Amaizing Private Day Trip to the lovely Arusha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $450

Spend about eight hours in Arusha National Park with a private guide, 4x4 transport, lunch, water, and a two-hour walk with an armed park ranger. Look for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, colobus monkeys, flamingoes, forest, the Arc Tree, and Mount Meru. Pickup is offered, and the tour runs daily year-round.

“The entire trip from beginning to end was seamlessly executed. Our guide was extremely friendly and insightful. It is a Day Trip you are not going to regret. Highly Recommended!”

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Arusha National Park Day Trip - Mount Meru gives the park its character
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Arusha National Park Day Trip

14.Arusha National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $307

Spend about 7 to 8 hours exploring Arusha National Park in a private safari vehicle with a guide. You may see monkeys, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and Mount Meru, with park fees and lunch included. Pickup is offered from Arusha, Dar es Salaam, or Nairobi, though you should confirm the timing carefully.

“I had a free day in Arusha so I decided to contact Biko Adventure Tours to see if they had a last minute opening available for Arusha National Park. I spoke with Saitoti, who I believe is the owner, and he quickly made arrangements for me in 10 Read more”

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Walking Day Tour to Safari in Arusha National Park - Five hours among forest, grassland, rivers, and lakes
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Walking Day Tour to Safari in Arusha National Park

15.Walking Day Tour to Safari in Arusha National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $300

You’ll spend about five hours walking with a park ranger in Arusha National Park, then return by private vehicle to the meeting point. Expect forest, grassland, lakes, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, warthogs, and monkeys. Guides such as Joseph and Fadhili help arrange the day, with lunch, water, vegetarian meals, and vegan options included.

“Really fun trip where we got to see giraffes, buffalos, warthogs, zebras and different monkeys up close. We had a lovely ranger with us who told us a lot about the animals and nature, and a really fun guide (Joseph) who arranged everything foRead more”

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