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Arusha Day Safari: The Best One-Day Trip

Short on time? A Ngorongoro Crater or Arusha National Park day safari delivers. Here is how to spend a single safari day from Arusha — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Ngorongoro Crater
  2. 2Game drive
  3. 3Big Five
  4. 4Return to Arusha

Early start

Drive to Ngorongoro or Arusha National Park.

Game drive

Spot lions, elephants and more.

Return

Head back to Arusha by evening.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Arusha — prices per person.

Entdecken Sie unsere5 - Day Tansania Group Budget Safari : Top geführte Safari
Arusha
Entdecken Sie unsere5 - Day Tansania Group Budget Safari : Top geführte Safari
5.0(11)·120 Stunden
ab$1,598/ Person
über Viator
Ganzer Tag zum Arusha National Park
Arusha
Ganzer Tag zum Arusha National Park
5.0(6)·6 Stunden
ab$250/ Person
über Viator
Materuni Wasserfälle & Chemka Hotsprings Tagesausflug
Arusha
Materuni Wasserfälle & Chemka Hotsprings Tagesausflug
5.0(226)·8 Stunden
ab$100/ Person
über Viator
Tour im Arusha National Park
Arusha
Tour im Arusha National Park
5.0(3)·12 Stunden
ab$599/ Person
über Viator
Materuni-Wasserfälle, Kaffeetour und heiße Quellen von Kikuletwa (Chemka).
Arusha
Materuni-Wasserfälle, Kaffeetour und heiße Quellen von Kikuletwa (Chemka).
4.9(52)·12 Stunden
ab$130/ Person
über Viator
Arusha National Park 4 Tage
Moshi
Arusha National Park 4 Tage
5.0(2)·96 Stunden
ab$1,538/ Person
über Viator
4 Tage Safari in der Gruppe Ngorongoro, Manyara, Tarangire und Arusha National Park
Arusha
4 Tage Safari in der Gruppe Ngorongoro, Manyara, Tarangire und Arusha National Park
5.0(2)·96 Stunden
ab$985/ Person
über Viator
Ein Tagesausflug in den Arusha National Park von Arusha Town
Arusha
Ein Tagesausflug in den Arusha National Park von Arusha Town
5.0(1)·9 Stunden
ab$282/ Person
über Viator

Day safari — FAQ

Can you do a safari in one day from Arusha?
Yes — a Ngorongoro Crater day trip offers Big Five game viewing in a single long day, while Arusha National Park is a closer, easier half- or full-day safari with giraffes, lakes and Mount Meru.
What is the best day safari from Arusha?
The Ngorongoro Crater is the most spectacular day safari, while Arusha National Park is the easiest and closest, both rewarding for a single day.
How much does a day safari from Arusha cost?
Budget roughly €150–€300 per person for a Ngorongoro Crater day trip with park fees, transport and a guide; Arusha National Park is cheaper.

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