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From
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1-day private safari
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 per person
Duration
1 days / 0 nights
Parks
Arusha National Park
Group
Private departure — 1 to 7 guests
Prices are per person based on a group of 6 sharing a private 4x4. Smaller groups are priced higher — ask us for a quote for your party size.
The perfect single day for volunteers, for travellers with one spare day in Arusha, or as a gentle first taste of Tanzanian wildlife. Because there are no lions in the park, you can walk here with an armed ranger — a completely different feeling from a vehicle-based game drive.
- Best for
- Volunteers, one free day, families with young children, walking safaris
- Best months
- Year-round; clearest mountain views June–October
- Accommodation options
- Day trip — no overnight
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Arusha National Park day safari
Pick-up at 08:00 in Arusha and the short drive to the park gate. Morning game drive through montane forest to Ngurdoto Crater, watching for colobus monkeys, then out to the Momella lakes for giraffe, buffalo, zebra and flamingo. Picnic lunch by the lakes, an optional ranger-guided walking safari in the afternoon, and back in Arusha by around 17:00.
Meals: Lunch
What's included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Arusha National Park entry fees
- Picnic lunch and drinking water
- Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
- 10% of your payment donated to the Fruitful Orphanage
Not included
- Ranger fee for the walking safari (optional, approx. $25 pp)
- Canoeing on the Momella lakes (optional, seasonal)
- Travel insurance, tips and personal items
How payment works
No payment is taken online. We confirm availability and send a written quote in US dollars. A 30% deposit by bank transfer secures your dates, and the balance is payable on arrival in Arusha in cash USD or by transfer. Once your safari is paid, 10% of the total is transferred to the Fruitful Orphanage & Day Care Center and we send you confirmation.
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1-Day Arusha Park safari FAQ
- How much does the 1-Day Arusha Park safari cost?
- The 1-Day Arusha National Park Safari starts at $250 per person. Prices are in US dollars and include entry and government fees, a private 4x4 with a driver-guide, lunch and pick-up in Arusha.
- What is included in the 1-Day Arusha Park price?
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof; Professional English-speaking driver-guide; Arusha National Park entry fees; Picnic lunch and drinking water; Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha; 10% of your payment donated to the Fruitful Orphanage. International flights, your Tanzania visa, travel insurance, drinks and tips are not included.
- Which parks does the 1-Day Arusha Park safari visit?
- Arusha National Park — over 1 day and 0 nights starting and ending in Arusha.
- When is the best time to do the 1-Day Arusha Park safari?
- Year-round; clearest mountain views June–October
- How many people share the safari vehicle?
- Private departure — 1 to 7 guests You always have a window seat in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
- Can I do Arusha National Park in a single day?
- Yes. The gate is about 45 minutes from Arusha, so we leave around 7am and are back in town by late afternoon with time for a game drive, the Momella lakes and, if you want, a walking safari with an armed ranger.
- How do I book and how does the 10% donation work?
- Send an enquiry — no payment is taken online. We confirm availability and send a written quote in USD, a 30% deposit by bank transfer secures your dates and the balance is paid on arrival in Arusha. Once the safari is paid, 10% of the total goes to the Fruitful Orphanage & Day Care Center and we send you confirmation of the transfer.
Questions about dates, group size or combining this with volunteering? We answer within 24 hours from Arusha.
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