Tanzania · 1-DAY TOURS
Good 1-day tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Fly-in day safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park with shared game drive, bush lunch, and return flights plus hotel transfers.
“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.”
Arusha day trip to Materuni Waterfalls and Chemka Hot Springs, with lunch and included entry. Hike, coffee-farm views, warm swim.
“Was a very nice experience to see the Materuni Waterfall and Hot Springs. Especially the waterfall was incredible. Pure power of nature.”
Feed and swim with rehabilitated sea turtles at Nungwi Turtle Aquarium, then relax at Kendwa beach on a guided half-day Zanzibar trip.
“As a woman who travels alone this is a very safe and trustworthy activity! I had such a nice driver and guide on the way. The guide showed me around a old village, then we came to the swim with turtles place. I could be there as long as I wanted. He took all the time and was very patient with taking pictures for me aswell. After the swim with turtles we had still some time so we went to the beautiful beach of Nungwi, which I enjoyed a lot. It was an amazing day and I would do this over again😍 (also, they were on time at the pick…”
Materuni waterfalls, Chagga coffee farm, and Kikuletwa hot springs in one day trip from Arusha, with swimming and freshly roasted coffee.
“The walk to the Materuni Waterfall was More strenuous then advertised, once there we enjoyed the waterfall but the walk back took longer than the 40-45 min advertised! The ride to the hot springs was very very bumpy and uncomfortable and the change facilities dirty and unsanitary! I wish TripAdvisor would be more specific about this trip!”
A 6-hour small-group walk through Stone Town’s key sites and Prison Island swim time with giant tortoises, led by a pro guide.
“Our guide was excellent he paced the tour well, tailoring it to our physical limitations and interests, highly recommended.”
One-day safari from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park by flight, with small-group jeep drive, snacks included, and smooth returns.
“Fantastic experience! We were slightly delayed in getting going but that aside the journey to Mikumi was smooth, we ended up being part of a group of 12 people which was then split in half once we landed to explore the park in two smalleRead more”
Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi, spend hours on a 4x4 safari game drive, and return in one smooth day with lunch included.
“Our Guide was so nice and competent! He was so passionate about the Safari and all the animals and plants. We had such a great time. Thank you so much!”
Ngorongoro Crater day trip from Arusha with guided wildlife drive, lunch included, air-conditioned vehicle, binoculars and charging ports.
“This was a very remarkable trip. While the travel time to and from Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha consumed almost half the day in the remaining time we were able to see 4 of the Big 5 plus many other animals and birds. Our driver seemed to know exactly where the various animals would go and got us in place for some extremely close encounters. Overall, the trip was more than worth the price.”
Cycle through Rau Forest Reserve and Moshi villages, spot colobus monkeys, ride past rice and sugarcane farms, and enjoy Kilimanjaro views.
“The guide took great care of us and told an interesting n.arrative as we stopped along the route. Great ride and memories.”
Marangu Route day hike from Moshi or Arusha to Mandara Hut, rainforest wildlife, lunch, and views of Kibo and Mawenzi.
Private full-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam with hotel pickup, Morogoro lunch, park entry, and guide-led wildlife spotting.
“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!”
Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi for a guided day in Tanzania’s savanna, with lunch and park fees included, then return by air.
“+ super Guide, sehr freundlich und lustig! Hat viel zu den Tieren erklärt (auf Englisch), Zeit für Fotos gelassen und versucht mit dem Jeep nah genug ran zu kommen + toller Jeep mit zweier Reihen, gemütlichen Sitzen und an den Seiten offen + leRead more”
Moshi Kilimanjaro day hike on the Marangu Route to Mandara Hut, with rainforest wildlife, lunch, and private guide support.
“Our tour guide Bubusha was a great person and had a great help to us to reach to the point. The operator has not informed us about 83$/person entrance fee. That was shocking for us. Due to heavy rain we had difficulty but nevertheless it was great to be on Kilimanjaro.”
Small-group day safari from Arusha to Tarangire National Park with a picnic by the Tarangire River, binoculars, and full-day game driving.
“I can only recommend this trip! Pickup on time, very nice driver & tourguide. An incredible nice and long game-drive in Taragire and we had a great lunchbox with us. The driver was very friendly, did not rush and had eagle-eyes when it came Read more”
Cycle Chagga banana and coffee villages near Kilimanjaro with a private guide, included lunch, and a moderate 39 km ride from Moshi.
“Incredible experience! Absolutely stunning landscape. Roger was such a fantastic guide and the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. This is a must do if you are in the area. I recommend you be honest about your atRead more”
Every kind of day out between the crater rim and the reef.
