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Home/Destinations/Arusha/Day safari
1 day · Arusha itinerary

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.

3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha
Moshi
3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha
5.0(57)·3 days
from$780/ person
via Viator
Arusha National Park Private Safari
Arusha
Arusha National Park Private Safari
5.0(69)·5–9 hours
from$274/ person
via Viator
Best & Top of Arusha; Coffee Tour and Waterfall Hike.
Arusha
Best & Top of Arusha; Coffee Tour and Waterfall Hike.
5.0(66)·10h 30min
from$49/ person
via Viator
2 Days Private Safari in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Park
Arusha
2 Days Private Safari in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Park
5.0(51)·2 days
from$980/ person
via Viator
Arusha National Park Day Trip
Arusha
Arusha National Park Day Trip
4.7(22)·7 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls
−9%
Moshi
Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls
5.0(48)·1 day
from$50$55/ person
via Viator
4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha
4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater
5.0(41)·4 days
from$930/ person
via Viator
Materuni Waterfall Hike + Coffee tour and chemka Hot Spring
Moshi
Materuni Waterfall Hike + Coffee tour and chemka Hot Spring
5.0(27)·9–10 hours
from$78/ person
via 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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