1 dayArusha National Park
1-Day Arusha National Park Safari
A full safari day 45 minutes from town, with the option of a ranger-guided walking safari.
From
$250 USD pp
Day trips from Arusha
Day trips and safaris from Arusha
Got one free day in Arusha? We collect you from your hotel in a private 4x4 and have you back the same evening — a national park, a crater-rim lake or a waterfall and coffee farm. From $200 per person, with 10% going to the Fruitful Orphanage.
From
$200 per person
Length
One day, back by evening
Pick-up
Your Arusha hotel or the airport
Isaac Sumary answers every enquiry himself, usually within 24 hours. His family runs both these safaris and the Fruitful Orphanage — 10% of what you pay goes to the children.
Choose your day out of Arusha
All four trips leave Arusha early, use a private Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, and include park fees, lunch and drinking water. Prices are per person for a group of six; smaller groups cost a little more per head, and we always quote in writing before you commit.
| Day trip | From (per person) | Drive from Arusha | What you see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha National Park | $250 | 45 minutes | Giraffe, buffalo, colobus monkeys, Momella lakes, optional walking safari |
| Lake Manyara National Park | $250 | 2 hours | Flamingos, elephants, hippos, tree-climbing lions, forest and Rift Valley wall |
| Tarangire National Park | $250 | 2 hours | Big elephant herds, baobab trees, lions and open savannah |
| Materuni waterfalls & Chemka hot springs | $200 | 1.5 hours | Waterfall hike, Chagga coffee farm, swim in the warm Chemka springs |
Prices are for a group of six sharing one vehicle and include park fees, lunch and water.
How a day trip works
- 06:30–07:30 — we collect you from your hotel in Arusha (or Moshi and Kilimanjaro Airport on request)
- Drive out with your guide, who stops for photos, coffee and the viewpoints most drivers skip
- Game drive or hike, with a packed or restaurant lunch included
- Late afternoon — back on the road, dropped at your hotel around 17:00–19:00
What's included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a window seat for everyone
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All national park and conservation fees
- Lunch and drinking water through the day
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
- 10% of what you pay goes to the Fruitful Orphanage and Day Care Centre
Not included
- Tips for your guide
- Drinks beyond the water we provide
- Souvenirs and optional extras such as a walking safari ranger fee
- Travel insurance (we ask every traveller to have it)
Parks on these trips
Trips you can book
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1 dayLake Manyara
1-Day Lake Manyara National Park Safari
Flamingos, forest elephants and the Rift Valley escarpment in a single day out of Arusha.
From
$250 USD pp
1 dayTarangire
1-Day Tarangire National Park Safari
The strongest single safari day in northern Tanzania — two hours from Arusha, out at dawn, back by evening.
From
$250 USD pp
1 dayMateruni village · Kikuletwa (Chemka) hot springs
Materuni Waterfalls, Chagga Coffee & Chemka Hot Springs Day Trip
Waterfall, coffee and turquoise springs — the best non-safari day out of Arusha.
From
$200 USD pp
Read before you book
Planning
Day Trips from Arusha: Safari, Waterfalls and Hot Springs
One free day in Arusha is enough for a full safari, a waterfall hike or a swim in turquoise spring water. Here are the six we run most.
Planning
Arusha Travel Guide: Where to Stay and Start a Safari
Everyone passes through Arusha and almost nobody plans for it. Two days here make the rest of the trip better.
Practical
Is a Tanzania Safari Safe? Health, Visas and Money
Tanzania is one of the calmer countries in the region to travel in. The real preparation is medical and administrative, not dramatic.
Frequently asked questions
The questions we are asked most before booking.
- Is one day enough for a safari from Arusha?
- Yes, for one park. Arusha National Park and Materuni are easy single days; Lake Manyara and Tarangire mean a longer drive but still leave four to five hours in the park. If you want the Serengeti or Ngorongoro, plan at least three days.
- Can you collect me from my hotel?
- Yes. Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Arusha is included, and we also collect from Moshi or Kilimanjaro Airport for a small extra charge — just tell us where you are staying.
- How much does a day trip from Arusha cost?
- From $200 per person for Materuni waterfalls and Chemka hot springs, and from $250 per person for Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara or Tarangire, based on six people sharing a vehicle. Park fees, lunch and water are included.
- Which day trip is best if I only do one?
- For wildlife with the least driving, Arusha National Park. For big elephant herds, Tarangire. For flamingos and scenery, Lake Manyara. For culture, a waterfall and a swim, Materuni and Chemka.
- Can you arrange a day trip at short notice?
- Usually yes — message Isaac on WhatsApp and we can often set up a vehicle and guide for the next morning, subject to availability.
Tell us your dates and hotel and Isaac will reply with a written price within 24 hours.