Safari style
Day Tours
Private day trips from Arusha and Moshi: a day in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park or Ngorongoro Crater, a hike on Kilimanjaro, or waterfalls, coffee and hot springs. Back at your hotel the same evening.
Day tours
One day, back at your hotel by evening
Private, always
Your own vehicle and guide. Nobody else joins, and the day runs at your pace.
From Arusha or Moshi
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, so a spare day before or after a safari or climb is not wasted.
Parks, mountains and culture
A full safari day, a hike on Kilimanjaro, or waterfalls, coffee and hot springs.
Fees included
Park fees, lunch and water are in the price, so the quote is the whole cost of the day.
Curated Journeys
Day trips from Arusha and Moshi
Private, with hotel pickup, back the same evening.
Written by Gosheni Safaris travel team, Safari planners based in Arusha, Tanzania · Last reviewed
Which day trip should you choose?
| Day trip | From | Drive each way | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarangire | Arusha | About 2 hours | Elephants, especially June to October |
| Ngorongoro Crater | Arusha | About 3.5 hours | The most wildlife in one day, and a chance of rhino |
| Lake Manyara | Arusha | About 2 hours | Forest, birdlife and a walking safari |
| Arusha National Park | Arusha | Under 1 hour | A walking safari without a long drive |
| Materuni and Chemka | Arusha | About 2 hours | A break from game drives: waterfall, coffee and a swim |
| Shira Plateau hike | Arusha | About 3 hours | Walking on Kilimanjaro without the full climb |
| Mkomazi | Moshi | About 2 to 2.5 hours | A quiet park, rhino and wild dog conservation |
If you only have one day and want the most animals, choose Ngorongoro Crater, but expect a long day on the road. For a shorter day, Tarangire and Lake Manyara are both about two hours away, and Arusha National Park is under an hour.
Questions
Day trip questions
Yes. Every day trip is private: your own vehicle and guide, for your group only.
Per person, by group size, because the vehicle and guide are a fixed cost shared by the group. Park fees, lunch and water are included. Send us your date and group size for an exact quote.
Yes. Many guests add one on the day they arrive or the day before they fly home. Tell us your dates and we will fit it in.
Ngorongoro Crater has the most wildlife, including a chance of black rhino, but it is a long day. Tarangire is the best shorter option, especially for elephants in the dry season.
Have a spare day in Arusha or Moshi?
Tell us the date and how many of you there are, and we will send a quote for the day trip that suits you.
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