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The 15 Best Tours in Tanzania

514 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Two weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: a mountain, a set of parks and an island, and not enough mornings. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast - The 5 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

Leave your lodge around 5 a.m. for a hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti, guided by pilots such as Paul, Jeff, Kevin, or Mohamed. Fly year-round in Seronera, or seasonally from Kogatende, Ndutu, or Kiwarira. After roughly an hour in the air, celebrate with bubbly and a full English breakfast under 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 - Sunrise above the golden plains
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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

Meet before dawn for tea, a safety briefing, and a sunrise balloon flight over Serengeti National Park. Your pilot, including Captain Ed on some flights, helps spot lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes. After landing, enjoy bubbly, breakfast, and a completion certificate.

“The best way to describe this trip is unforgettable, everything was so great, I had an amazing time, crew was excellent and on point, I really enjoyed this trip, I recommend it to anyone visiting. This will always be a trip to remember.”

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

Leave Zanzibar early, fly to Mikumi National Park, and spend the day in a shared safari vehicle with guides such as Salim, Amos, Elias, or Gabriel. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and more, plus a bush lunch, drinking water, and return flights. The day is long, but the flight makes Mikumi possible without a long road transfer.

“Both the guide, I believe he's name was Elias, and the driver were amazing. so welcoming, funny and professional. We've seen lots of animals and had really nice bush lunch. would recommend it to everyone, it was a highlight of our trip.”

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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi - Starting in Nungwi or Kendwa
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Zanzibar: Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

4.Quad Bike Adventure departing from Kendwa or Nungwi

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,233 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a 2024 quad for about four hours from Nungwi or Kendwa, following roads and rough tracks to beaches near Kendwa and Kaskazini, then a local village. Guides such as Charles, Nick, and Robert have led guests through safety practice, village visits, and photo stops. Expect dust, fruit, drinks, and a lively cultural stop.

“Great! Really dusty at times but still a really good experience with all sorts of terrains and visiting of the village and the beaches. Coconuts and pineapples were also amazing in addition to the unlimited water you got from the guides. A definite recommend.”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - Stone Town: coral-stone lanes and a difficult past
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

5.Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,219 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $68

You’ll walk Stone Town with a local guide, taste spices and tropical fruit at Jambo Spice Farm, enjoy a Swahili lunch, then boat to Prison Island to see giant Aldabra tortoises. Guides such as Hasan, Ibrahim, and Ussman are praised for clear storytelling. The day is busy, sunny, and best for active visitors.

“The spice tour was the best. You enjoy to see and hear about many details related to Zanzibar spices and nature. The Prison island and Stone town tours are ok, but not something fantastic. Lunch was simple but pretty god. All staff were welcoming and taking good care we enjoy the day. Our guide, Abdullah, shared many interesting details always checking if we are having good time or need anything. I would recommend this tour as a nice day in Zanzibar to learn many interesting facts about local culture.”

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Tanzania Classic - 7 Days - Day 1: an easy arrival in Arusha
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Tanzania Classic – 7 Days

6.Tanzania Classic – 7 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,151 reviews · from $3,913

Meet your driver-guide at Arusha Airport, then travel by 4x4 through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. You get six nights of lodging, park fees, meals, water, tea, coffee, and a private vehicle. Ask about guide Emillian, a highly praised choice for this route.

“Easy Travel lived up to its name. We selected them based on positive reviews, that they offered multiple length safaris, and their responsiveness to logistics questions we had before booking.”

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4 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 2: The long road into Serengeti
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4 Days Group Camping Safari

7.4 Days Group Camping Safari

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

Spend four days tracking Tanzania’s famous wildlife across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Suricata Safaris provides a 4x4, camping equipment, meals, and a guide for a group of up to six. Guides such as Amir and Mandela are praised for spotting the Big Five, while chef Tito earns high marks for camp meals. Expect basic tents and long days in the vehicle.

“Very well organized; meals were adequate; driver, cook were all excellent and aimed to please. My only wish is that the sleeping tents were larger.”

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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure - Searching for dolphins between Nungwi and Mnemba
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From Kendwa: Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

8.Mnemba Boat Trip and Dolphin Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,043 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Set out from Mama Mia near Kendwa at 8:30 a.m. with an English-speaking crew such as Hassan, Ludo, Abra, or Hamis. Look for dolphins on the way to Mnemba Atoll, snorkel over coral reefs, and stop at a disappearing sandbank for fresh fruit. The crew aims to keep a respectful distance from dolphins.

“Definitely worth it and the guide was really good and helpful”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights - The first game drive, from 7:30 a.m. onward
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

9.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 with an experienced guide such as Eli, Herman, or Steven. Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and more, plus tea, a warm bush lunch, and an afternoon flight back.

“Everything was utterly amazing and outstanding. Eli our guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and entertaining too which was a wonderful bonus . The whole experience from start to finish was incredibly well organised and everyone was so kind and caring . We felt completely safe and do not visit Zanzibar without doing this day trip . It was run like clockwork . We did have a private Brand new jeep and we highly recommend doing the little extra if you can .. very very well worth the money .”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch - Prison Island’s cells and Aldabra tortoises
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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

10.Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 882 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $39

From Stone Town, join guides such as Milano, Abdul, or Juma for a six to nine-hour boat trip to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. Visit old cells, see giant Aldabra tortoises, swim or snorkel, and eat a beachside seafood barbecue with fruit. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and entry fees may be included depending on your booking option and date.

“We had a really great day on this tour to Prison Island and Nakupenda. At Prison Island, visiting the turtle sanctuary was a wonderful experience. We had enough time to walk around, take photos and enjoy the place without feeling rushed, which we really appreciated. The guides were fantastic, very attentive and always ready to help. They brought great energy to the group and created a friendly and fun atmosphere during the whole excursion. At Nakupenda, the lunch was excellent and very generous. The setting is beautiful and the mood was relaxed and pleasant. Small note: there were some jellyfish in the water. Of course this is natural and not…”

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Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive - The climb to 10,000 feet
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Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

11.Skydive Zanzibar | Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews · from $545

You’ll train briefly at Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel, then join an international instructor for a tandem jump from 10,000 feet. Expect about 30 seconds of free fall, 5 to 10 minutes beneath the parachute, and a landing on Kendwa’s white sand. Photos and videos arrive shortly after the jump. Miguel and Carlos are among the instructors praised by name.

“Great staff, amazing views and good price, i missed only second person to do video and photo as its much better experience like that!”

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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

12.5 Days Group Camping Safari

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

Spend five days moving through Tanzania’s finest wildlife areas from Arusha. Your private 4x4, guide, meals, and camping arrangements cover Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Guides named in trip feedback include Max and Amiri, with Salim praised for generous camp cooking. Expect long drives, early starts, and real bush camping.

“Safari meraviglioso con la compagnia Suricati. La nostra guida Max e il nostro cuoco Salim meravigliosi. Cibo abbondante e ottimo, tende molto comode. Ovviamente è un campeggio in Africa quindi non un resort ma l’esperienza è indimenticabile. Grazie di tutto. Compagnia super consigliata.”

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Kilimanjaro climb by Lemosho Route (7-day) - Day 1: Airport pickup and a useful hotel briefing
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Kilimanjaro climb by Lemosho Route (7-day)

13.Kilimanjaro climb by Lemosho Route (7-day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 651 reviews · from $3,476

Climb Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho Route with Altezza Travel over seven mountain days, plus hotel nights in Moshi. Expect airport transfers, tents, cooks, porters, energy-rich meals, medical checks, and Wilderness First Response guides. The route crosses rainforest, moorland, high desert, and glacier country before Uhuru Peak.

“Altezza Travel arranged everything. They did a fantastic job and all 14 of our group got to the top. Every step of the way was worth the effort as the roof of Africa was other-worldly. Everything we read on their website was true. You can rely oRead more”

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Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs - Coffee making with the Chagga
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Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs

14.Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 643 reviews · from $100

Travel from Arusha or Moshi to Materuni village for a rainforest hike, an 80-meter waterfall, and a lively Chagga coffee lesson. Guides such as Balthazary, Frank, Enock, Andrew, and Victor are known for sharing local stories and helping with photos. Finish with a swim at clear Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Lunch, transport, and admission are included.

“Baltazary is an laid back guide that made our day smooth and relaxed. He arrived early to pick us up and his driving made us feel safe all day. On the way back when he said he knew a shortcut to the hotel I was skeptical but we ended up saving 30min. The highlight of the day was definitely the waterfall and the local lunch afterwards.”

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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa - Setting off on a new CF Moto 520
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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

15.Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 640 reviews · 4 hours

Set out from Nungwi, Kendwa, or Kidoti on a new CF Moto 520 ATV. Ride to a quiet beach for swimming and photos, visit Kilimani village for local culture and dance, then finish at Kendwa with fruit and refreshments. Guides may include Robert, Nick, Costa, or Casmena, and hotel transfers, photos, and video are included.

“Excellent day. We went for the afternoon slot. Guides collected us on quads as we were staying in Nungwi. First beach stop is to a lovely sandbank then onto a village before finishing in Kendwa at sunset. Would highly recommend!”

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