Things to do in Tanzania
Safaris5 optionsTanzania Safari Arusha74 optionsSpice Stone Town Tour23 optionsZanzibar Snorkeling Tour25 optionsDolphin Tour Zanzibar12 optionsWildlife Zanzibar14 optionsKilimanjaro Hiking Tour13 optionsZanzibar Airport Transfer16 optionsSafaris11 optionsZanzibar Day Trip5 optionsArusha Day Trips6 optionsKayaking Tours6 options
Sort
Mikumi & Udzungwa: Safari tour with waterfalls + pickupYou’ll wake up early for wildlife in Mikumi National Park, eat lunch under ancient baobabs, hike through Udzungwa’s forests to swim beneath waterfalls, and share laughs with your local guide along the way. With hotel pickup and group vibes included, this is one of those trips you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Stone Town walking tour with lunch: Historical sites and marketA guided walking tour of Stone Town's historical sites including the old slave market, House of Wonder, Old Fort, Freddy Mercury's house and Tippu Tippu, with time to browse souvenirs and jewelry shops, followed by Swahili lunch at a Stone Town restaurant. The guide speaks English, pickup is included, and the tour runs 3 to 4 hours. Book a morning departure if you want lunch; afternoon departures skip the meal.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you're staying elsewhere in Zanzibar without a car—hotel pickup and a guided route through Stone Town's historical sites mean you navigate the old town with someone who knows its stories, not alone.
Morogoro Uluguru Mountains: Hike to Choma WaterfallStep out of Morogoro with a local guide and walk village trails into the Uluguru Mountains, meeting people along the way and cooling off at Choma Waterfall. Taste simple snacks, hear stories from your guide, and feel mountain air on your face—a day you’ll remember for its small moments as much as its scenery.
Stone Town Walking Tour: History, Markets & Local LifeStep into Stone Town’s winding streets and feel Zanzibar’s history come alive. You’ll meet locals, taste street snacks, and see iconic sites with a guide who knows every shortcut.
Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi Safari by Train: Day Trip & WildlifeGet up close with Tanzania’s wildlife on this day trip by train from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi National Park. You’ll spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and more—all with an expert local guide and no stress about transport or timing.
Moshi City Bike Tour: Explore Markets, Landmarks & Kilimanjaro ViewsIf you want to see Moshi beyond the guidebooks—markets buzzing with life, locals going about their day, and those rare clear glimpses of Kilimanjaro—this bike tour is your ticket. You’ll get real moments and local flavors all along the way.
Choma Waterfall Hike & Village Cooking Day Trip from MorogoroThis is your chance to hike from Morogoro through Mbete village up to Choma Waterfall, swim in cool mountain water, cook traditional Luguru food with locals, and share laughter over lunch before heading home tired but happy — memories that linger long after you’ve dried off.
Moshi Materuni Waterfall & Chemka Hot Spring with Local GuideFollow local paths from Moshi to Materuni waterfall with a guide, pick and roast your own coffee beans with Chagga villagers, then unwind at Chemka hot spring surrounded by forest. With hotel pickup, lunch included, and plenty of time to swim or just watch sunlight flicker through fig leaves — this is one day trip you’ll remember long after leaving Tanzania.
Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour from Moshi – Local Village ExperienceYou’ll get to make coffee with locals, hike to a real waterfall, and see daily life in Materuni village. It’s relaxed, hands-on, and gives you a taste of Kilimanjaro’s quieter side.
Snorkeling Zanzibar: Mnemba Atoll & DolphinsSnorkel at Mnemba Marine Reserve, a protected atoll off Zanzibar's northeast coast, with a chance to swim alongside wild dolphins in their natural habitat. The day starts at Nungwi Beach with a motor boat ride through open water, continues at Mnemba Atoll where you float over vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish, and includes a professional crew, snorkeling equipment, fresh fruit and cold water. The trip runs 4 to 5 hours and suits all skill levels.Is it for me?The pickup from your hotel and transport to Nungwi Beach means you don't need a car or local knowledge to reach the boat — you're collected and delivered back, so the whole day stays focused on the water and the wildlife instead of logistics.
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou step out of arrivals and into a waiting car instead of joining the taxi queue. The driver meets you with your name, the air conditioning works, and the route to your hotel is direct. WiFi is included, and the fare is fixed—no negotiation at the curb or meter running while the driver takes a detour.Is it for me?Right for travelers landing in Zanzibar without a car rental or local contacts, since pickup is included and the price doesn't change. The drive is thirty to forty minutes—that's the time it takes to get from the airport into the city, and a private car means you're not waiting for a shared shuttle to fill up.
Private Zanzibar Tour: Stone Town, Spice Farms, Jozani ForestA private full-day guided tour of Zanzibar covers Stone Town's UNESCO heritage architecture and markets, working spice farms where locals grow and use the island's signature crops, and Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park to see red colobus monkeys found nowhere else. The guide is English-speaking, pickup is included, and the day runs seven to eight hours with air-conditioned transport, bottled water and tropical fruit stops built in.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want a guide who can answer questions and move at your group's pace through all three stops, rather than following a fixed schedule with other travelers. The arrangement means you control the timing at each site — longer in the forest if the monkeys hold your attention, or moving through Stone Town's alleys at your own speed.
Snorkeling Mnemba Island: Dolphins and Coral ReefSnorkeling at Mnemba Island near Zanzibar combines dolphin swimming at Dolphin Point with reef diving in the Mnemba Marine Conservation Area, followed by lunch on a sandbank. The motorboat departs at 9:30 AM from Mama Mia Restaurant Beach or the northern beaches (Kendwa or Nungwi), with pickup 40 minutes before departure; the full day runs until 3:30 PM. A local guide leads the activity in English, Spanish, Italian or French, and snorkeling equipment, lunch, drinks and tropical fruit are included.Is it for me?The day runs six hours with an early 9:30 AM start and a 45-minute boat ride, so it suits travelers with a moderate level of fitness who are comfortable entering the water multiple times. Children from age 4 are welcome when sitting with an adult during the boat ride.
Zanzibar boat cruise snorkeling Bawe island & Nyange sandbankA half-day boat cruise from Stone Town explores Zanzibar's coastline and two marine stops: snorkeling at Bawe island, then lunch on the Nyange sandbank. The boat departs around 10 a.m. and returns by early afternoon, with snorkeling gear, a grilled seafood or chicken BBQ, fresh fruit and soft drinks included. A guide speaks English throughout, and pickup from Stone Town hotels or anywhere on the island is available as an option at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to snorkel and eat lunch without renting a boat or packing a cooler — everything floats with you, and the timing is already set so the day holds together. Choose the option with pickup if your hotel or location is far from Stone Town's waterfront, since the boat departs from the Fish Market or Africa House and you'll need to be there by 10 a.m.
Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour: Local Guide, Lunch, PickupYou’ll walk through Materuni village with a local guide, see daily life up close, reach the tall waterfall (and maybe brave its icy pool), then learn how Chagga coffee is made by hand before sharing a home-cooked lunch with your hosts—real moments you’ll remember long after the trip.
3-Day Camping Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake ManyaraYou’ll get close to elephants in Tarangire, descend into Ngorongoro’s wild crater for big game viewing, and end with birdlife at Lake Manyara—all while camping under African skies with a small group and local guides who know these parks inside out.
Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha: Big Five in a DayA 10-hour safari tour from Arusha that descends 2,000 feet into Ngorongoro Crater in an open-roof 4x4 vehicle, where you explore the 102-square-mile crater floor with a live English-speaking guide. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha, a picnic lunch, and bottled water; it is shared unless your group books five or more people, in which case it becomes private. Children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?The 10-hour day and the steep 2,000-foot descent mean this tour suits travelers with a full day free and the fitness to handle an early start and uneven terrain — not a half-day option or a gentle ride. The open roof and the crater's enclosed wildlife make sightings frequent, so patience and a camera matter more than hiking or walking.
Zanzibar Airport Transfer to Nungwi & KiwengwaYou're met at Zanzibar Airport arrivals by a named driver holding a sign with your name. They handle your luggage, track your flight so they're there even if you're delayed, and drive you directly to your Nungwi or Kiwengwa hotel. The price is fixed before you arrive, and bottled water is included for the journey.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport yourself—the fixed price and named driver mean you know exactly what to expect before you land.
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi & Hotel PickupYou're met at Zanzibar Airport with a sign bearing your name, driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel or chosen location, and arrive without having negotiated a single fare or second-guessed your transportation. WiFi and water are included; the price is fixed before you land.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Zanzibar and want to skip the taxi rank entirely — the fixed price and pre-arranged driver mean you move straight from the airport to your hotel without making any decisions or negotiating fares in the heat.
Zanzibar Stone Town Half-Day Walking Tour with GuideA half-day walking tour of Zanzibar's spice plantations and Stone Town, the UNESCO World Heritage old city, with hotel pickup, a professional guide, bottled water and fresh seasonal fruit included. The guide speaks your language—English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of four others—and the tour runs at a pace suitable for all fitness levels, with children welcome from age one.Is it for me?Choose this if you want both plantations and Stone Town covered in one morning with a guide trained in art history—the context matters if you're exploring *why* these places matter to Zanzibar's story, not just ticking them off.
