Tanzania · NATIONAL PARKS

15 National Park Safaris in Tanzania to Build a Week Around

24 tours  ·  from $195 a head

Every itinerary has one free morning too few. These 15 national park safaris are worth the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari - Day two: elephants and open space in Tarangire
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7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari

1.7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $2,929Our pick

Spend seven days on a private Tanzania safari with a driver-guide, traveling from Arusha through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long drives, game viewing from a pop-up-roof 4WD, full-board lodging, bottled water, and guides such as Laban, George, Juma, or Francis, subject to assignment.

“We enjoyed a fantastic 6-day safari led by our guide, George, exploring Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti. We spotted the Big Five and countless other animals—an unforgettable and awe-inspiring experience! George impressed us Read more”

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Mikumi National Park Day Trip - The short flight to Mikumi Airstrip
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Mikumi National Park Day Trip

2.Mikumi National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $520

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, where a professional guide takes you through open grassland in a 4x4 jeep. The day includes hotel pickup, return flights, lunch, water, park fees, and roughly seven hours of game viewing. Guides such as Alex, Ali, and Patrick have been praised for clear explanations and strong animal-spotting skills.

“We had such a great time! Our hosts were so nice and knowledgeable. We saw at least 12 different animal, including lions, which was unusual in the dry season. Afterwards, we had lunch and everyone was so nice! One of the ladies in our Read more”

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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK - 3 Days - Day 2: Seven hours inside Mikumi National Park
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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

3.MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $725

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for two nights, afternoon, sunrise, sunset, and full-day game drives, plus a short snake park visit. The private trip includes pickup, meals, park admission, and return to the airport or ferry. Lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and many birds may appear.

“If I could give less then one star I would. We booked this company with via tour after reading his reviews and he was not the cheapest but we wanted a hassle free safari. Big mistake. I would consider myself well traveled and have done many Read more”

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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park - Day 2: A full day around Mkata and Chamgore
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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

4.2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

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

This private 2-night, 3-day safari takes you from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with a 6:30 am pickup, private transport, meals, and guided game drives. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and more, with visits to Mkata, Chamgore, and the Mkata flood plains. Guides may include Benson, Method, Shani, Freddy, or Nassary.

“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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2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam - Arriving at Mikumi for the sunset drive
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2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

5.2 Days 1 Night Mikumi National Park from Dar es salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $670

Leave Dar es Salaam at 5am for Mikumi National Park, with a long countryside drive, a sunset game drive by the hippo dam, dinner and a night inside the park, then an early morning safari before returning. Guides such as Patrick, Frederick, Fred, and Mariam are assigned by departure, and pickup, meals, transfers, and onboard Wi-Fi are included.

“I am not eve sure where to start because everything was beyond perfect. The customer services was diamond for me. The entire team took extremely good care of me. I was traveling alone and Felicia was kind enough to take photos of me during the safari. Patrick the drivRead more”

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From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch - Eight hours among elephants, lions, and hippos
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From Zanzibar: Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

6.Nyerere National Park Game Drive with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 59 reviews · 1 day · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous, for an eight-hour game drive with an English-speaking guide. Look for elephants, lions, hippos, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, and more, then stop for a picnic lunch with two beers before flying back. Guide Helman has earned special praise for his sharp eyes and extra effort.

“The guides were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. They made sure that we had as many close encounters with the animals for a good experience and great photos/videos. Lunch was delicious and served well.”

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Arusha National Park Private Safari

7.Arusha National Park Private Safari

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

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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2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam - Day 2: the main wildlife day
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2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam

8.2 Day Safari To Mikumi National Park + transfers from Dar Es Salam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $902

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with a private pickup, roughly six hours on the road, and a sunset game drive on arrival. Guide Max is known for spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and birds, while camp host John adds a friendly touch. The return transfer to Dar is included.

“I recently went on a fantastic safari with Double G Safari in Mikumi National Park, Everything about the experience was amazing from beginning to end.”

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Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam - Morogoro lunch adds a needed pause
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Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

9.Private Full-Day Trip to Mikumi National Park from Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $550

Leave Dar es Salaam at 4:00 AM for a private Mikumi safari with hotel pickup, lunch in Morogoro, park entry, and bottled water included. Your guide, often Silas or Felix, helps you spot lions, giraffes, wildebeests, impalas, buffalo, and birds during a four to five hour game drive before returning late at night.

“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!”

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4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park - Day 2: The long road to Serengeti
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4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park

10.4 Day Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire and Serengeti National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $899

Spend four demanding, rewarding days driving from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect elephant herds, sunrise game drives, a crater descent, picnic meals, and basic camping. Guides such as John, David, and Dickson have led Kilipath trips, though guide assignments can vary. Pickup is offered, and groups are listed at up to six people.

“I am SO glad we chose Kilipath for our safari tour! John was the best guide I could have asked for. He has such vast knowledge of the plants and animals in Tanzania and can discuss them in multiple languages. Though the roads can be bRead more”

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3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park) - Day one: the long road from Dar to the Rufiji River
3-Day Experiences, National Parks, Selous & Nyerere Safaris, Tour Reviews, Tours in Dar es Salaam

3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

11.3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $850

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park for a Rufiji River boat safari, a full game-drive day, and a morning walking safari. Kihindo Tours and Safaris provides private transport, lodge accommodation, meals, park fees, and airport or ferry transfers. Guides including William, Idriss, Abel, and Michael have led this route.

“Everything was perfect! Abil was very attentive and patient. We were lucky to see many animals up close and had plenty of time to observe them. The organization of these three days was excellent—we just had to let ourselves be guided!”

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6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks - Day 2: Tarangire and its elephant country
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6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks

12.6 days 5 nights safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $2,560

Spend six days and five nights exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with Cubs Expeditions. Expect airport pickup, a professional guide, game drives at sunrise, picnic lunches, and a maximum group of seven. Guides such as Mohamed, Amani, and Shaibu have been praised for spotting wildlife and explaining the parks.

“We had an amazing experience with Cubs! Our safari was very well organized, everyone was knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we saw the best of the wildlife. Everything exceeded our expectations!”

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1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar - The game drive through bush and river country
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1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

13.1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full day of game viewing along bush roads and the Rufiji River. Expect an early start, a guided drive, picnic lunch, water, and a sunset flight back. Guides named by the operator include Musa, Benson, Felix, Fidelis, Shija, and others.

“We booked Mikumi 1 day tour and it was truly amazing. Saw almost all of the animals in their natural habitat. Our tout guide Felix , tried his best all the time , to show us as close as possible, gave us dozen of interesting information . he is truly professional. During the trip , he was very attentive and caring.”

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3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania - Key points to know before booking
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3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

14.3 Days Safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,200

Spend three days traveling from Arusha through Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater in a private custom 4x4. Expect long drives, camping, early game drives, lions, elephants, zebras, and a chance to see rhinos. Guides such as Albert, Bryson, Joel, and Ismael have led past departures.

“My friends and I had a fantastic experience on our safari. Overall we thought it was great value for money. We especially loved our food on the trip and our chef made sure we were well fed throughout the day. Our driver had 10+ years of experRead more”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi National Park Guided Safari - The early pickup and flight from Zanzibar
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi National Park Guided Safari

15.Mikumi National Park Guided Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 32 reviews · 1 day · from $550

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park for a full day of wildlife viewing in an open 4x4. You may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, buffalo, and more. French-speaking guide Nassoro and driver Ally have earned special praise, though airport delays and pickup problems can occur.

“Superbe excursion avec notre guide et notre chauffeur à l’écoute de nos souhaits . Pause déjeuner appréciée. Seul petit bémol l’attente de plus d’une heure pour reprendre l’avion (départ prévu vers 15h30 et réel 17h30). Mais vu qu’on en a eu pleins les yeux ça passe.”

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