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
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5-day Tanzania safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, NgorongoroA 5-day guided safari tour from Arusha through Tanzania's top wildlife parks -- Tarangire National Park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area -- with daily game drives, tented lodge accommodation and expert local guide. The itinerary moves you through each park in sequence, so you see the baobab-studded landscape and elephant herds of Tarangire, spend two full days on the Serengeti plains, and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a concentrated day of wildlife viewing before returning to Arusha for your flight home.Is it for me?Small group tours keep the vehicle intimate and let your guide respond to animal movement and your interests, which suits first-time visitors and anyone who wants a personal pace rather than a fixed schedule with dozens of people. If you prefer to move at your own speed or skip stops, a self-guided itinerary would work better -- this one is led, so the guide's expertise and the group's rhythm shape the days.
Mikumi Safari Day Trip from Zanzibar with Flights & LunchYou’ll start before sunrise in Zanzibar and fly straight into Mikumi for a full-day safari with a local guide—lions under acacia trees, giraffes crossing your path, lunch out in the wild. It’s dusty and honest and sometimes surprising—a day that stays with you long after you’re back at your hotel.
Stone Town & Spice Farm Tour: Walk Alleys, Taste ClovesA private guided tour of Stone Town, Zanzibar's historic coastal center, combined with a working spice farm where you walk among clove, cinnamon, vanilla and ginger plantations. The day includes a live cooking demonstration using freshly harvested spices, lunch made from local ingredients, a visit to the slave museum, and a drive through Stone Town's key landmarks—the Darajani Market, Freddie Mercury's childhood house, the old fort, and the House of Wonder. Pickup from your hotel and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; you choose whether to add slave museum entry at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see how the spices you cook with actually grow and taste them in a meal the same day—the farm walk and the lunch together are what make that possible. The private guide and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace through Stone Town's alleys without joining a group or building the day yourself.
7-day Tanzania Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Wildlife TourA 7-day guided safari tour from Moshi covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Parks, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle transport, all meals and park admission included. The itinerary moves through four distinct ecosystems in sequence, so you see elephants and baobabs in Tarangire, predators on the Serengeti plains, the crater's 25,000 grazers and carnivores, and tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara before returning to Moshi. Overnight stays are at campsites or lodges; the route is suitable for all fitness levels and accessible to wheelchair users.Is it for me?Choose this 7-day route if you're arriving in Moshi and want to visit all four major parks in sequence—each day's drive connects directly to the next park, so you move through them back-to-back rather than looping or backtracking.
Stone Town: Street Food Tour Zanzibar with Local VendorsYou’ll wander Stone Town’s alleys sampling sambusa, chapati, and sweet uji straight from local vendors while your guide shares stories about growing up here. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments where you feel less like a visitor and more like someone welcomed into daily life in Zanzibar.
Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi or Arusha: Private Transfer & PickupYou’ll step off your flight at Kilimanjaro Airport and spot your name on a sign—your driver is ready and waiting. There’s no rush; just an easy ride into Moshi or Arusha with stories along the way and help with your luggage. It’s not fancy, but it feels personal—the kind of welcome that sticks with you longer than jet lag.
Kilimanjaro: 7-Day Machame Route Trek with Porters & CampingYou’ll feel every step on this 7-day Machame route trek up Kilimanjaro—through rainforest alive with monkeys, across rocky ridges, sharing simple camp meals as you climb higher each day. Local guides keep you moving (and laughing), while porters handle gear so you can focus on the journey—and that sunrise summit moment will stay with you.
8-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Lemosho Route from MoshiAn 8-day guided climb of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route, starting from Londorossi Gate on the western side of the mountain. You hike through rainforest and moorland, sleep in camps at increasing altitude, and summit Uhuru Peak on day seven before descending to Mweka Gate. The route is known for lower crowds, scenic panoramic views, and a high success rate. Professional guides conduct regular health checks and monitor for altitude sickness throughout the trek. Hotel pickup in Moshi is included, as are all camping equipment, sleeping gear, treated water, and two nights' accommodation before and after the climb.Is it for me?Pick this if you're based in Moshi or arriving without your own transport—we handle pickup from town and manage all gate permits so you start climbing the same day.
Stone Town Walking Tour Zanzibar: Slave & Spice Market HighlightsA 3-hour walking tour of Stone Town, Zanzibar's UNESCO World Heritage heart, with a professional guide navigating the maze-like streets to the slave market, Darajani spice market, old fort, Freddie Mercury's birthplace and the historic architecture that defines the island's past. Hotel pickup from Stone Town is included; the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, and children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move through Stone Town without losing your way in the narrow streets—the guide's knowledge of the layout and the history means you see the sites most visitors miss and understand what they meant, instead of wandering and guessing.
Stone Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: UNESCO Heritage SitesA guided walking tour through Stone Town, Zanzibar's UNESCO World Heritage Site, led by a local guide who shapes the itinerary around your interests. The tour covers the maze of narrow streets, limestone buildings, markets, carved doors and religious sites that make up this cultural crossroads of African, Arab, Indian, Persian and European influences. Hotel pickup is available on request; the tour lasts two to three hours and returns you to your starting point.Is it for me?If you're staying in Stone Town without a car, hotel pickup on request means you don't coordinate your own arrival at the tour start. The guide's ability to reshape the route around your interests—history, architecture, markets or culture—makes this work whether you want a deep dive into one thread or a broad sweep of the neighborhood.
7 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trek: Summit Uhuru PeakThe 7-day Machame route trek on Mount Kilimanjaro starts in Moshi with hotel pickup and takes you through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, then back down to the gate with your certificate. A local guide trained in safety and first aid leads the route; all campsites and meals are arranged, so you focus on the climb itself. The trek suits trekkers with solid fitness who want a slower acclimatization schedule than faster routes offer.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German, so choose based on the language you're most comfortable following at altitude—this matters when you're tired and the guide is explaining the route ahead or pointing out landmarks. The seven-day schedule suits trekkers who want time to acclimatize rather than rush the climb, and who have trained seriously beforehand; it's not a casual walk, and the fitness bar is real.
Snorkel Mnemba Island from Zanzibar: Dolphins, reef & lunchA private half-day boat trip from Zanzibar to Mnemba Island in Menai Bay, where you board a private boat to search for dolphins, snorkel the coral reef with a guide, relax on a sandbank, and return to your hotel with lunch and all gear included. Hotel pickup starts the day at 8am, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French.Is it for me?Pick this if you want hands-on snorkeling with a guide in the water—beginners gain confidence while experienced snorkelers explore freely—plus hotel pickup means no meeting point or schedule coordination.
Selous Safari from Zanzibar: 3-Day Wildlife, River & Walking TourYou’ll wake up in Zanzibar and find yourself drifting past hippos on the Rufiji River by afternoon, sharing stories with your local guide as lions watch from the shade. Walk at sunrise through Selous with a ranger who knows every track—and return home feeling like you’ve seen something honest and wild.
Tanzania Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro TourA five-day safari from Arusha through Tanzania's four most visited parks — Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire — with a professional driver-guide, 4x4 Land Cruiser, meals, park fees and daily game drives included. The tour runs the same itinerary every departure; your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language you can request at booking.Is it for me?If your guide speaks one of the five languages offered — English, Spanish, Italian, French or another — you can follow the commentary throughout the five days without translation. The same driver leads the entire tour, so the wildlife knowledge builds as the parks change.
Stone Town Zanzibar walking tour: Carved doors & historyA guided walking tour of Stone Town, Zanzibar, visiting the old fort, former slave market, House of Wonder, Forodhani Garden, hammam bath and the neighborhood's signature carved wooden doors. A live guide in English or French leads the route; all fees and taxes are included. The tour suits travelers who want the history and the landmarks without mapping the route themselves.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide to set the pace and decide where you stop; book a private tour instead if you need flexibility to linger at specific sites or skip landmarks.
Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam: 3 DaysA 3-day, 2-night safari from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park with private transportation, English or French-speaking guide, and accommodation at Camp Bastian. You'll spend two full days on game drives searching for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes and over 300 bird species, and visit the Hippo Pool where hippos wallow at close range. The park is open year-round and accessible from Dar es Salaam with a single transfer.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or French, so you'll understand the wildlife commentary and the route without translation delays—book this one if you want the narration to flow in your language rather than rely on a translator or miss what's being pointed out.
Mikumi National Park: 3-Day Safari from Dar es SalaamYou get picked up at the airport and driven straight into Mikumi National Park with a game drive on arrival day. The next full day is spent inside the park with a guide, covering the plains where lions and leopards roam. Breakfast and lunch are included both days, plus two nights at the lodge. On day three, you visit the snake park before returning to Dar es Salaam by late morning.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Dar es Salaam with a long weekend or those arriving on business who want a real safari without taking a week off. The three-day format fits between a Friday arrival and Monday return, and the five-hour drive means you're not spending half your time in transit.
Serengeti Safari from Mwanza: Local Guides, Flexible ItineraryYou’ll join local guides in Mwanza for a real Serengeti safari: spot hippos at dawn, search for big cats near Seronera, and watch sunrise over endless plains. Flexible plans mean you can linger where you want or just soak up campfire stories. Expect laughter, wildlife close-ups, and moments that stay with you long after heading home.
Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank & Stone Town Full Day with LunchYou're picked up from your hotel, taken by motorized boat to Nakupenda Sandbank for snorkeling and a seafood lunch on the sand, then guided through Stone Town's Old Fort, markets, and historic houses before returning to your accommodation. The full day includes transport, boat, meals, and a local guide, so you show up and move through it without arranging anything in between.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Zanzibar experiences — sandbank, snorkeling, and Stone Town's history — in one day without arranging boats, timing the tides, or navigating the old city alone; the fixed schedule handles all three in sequence.
Changuu Island boat tour: Giant tortoises and snorkelingA three-hour boat tour from Stone Town to Changuu Island combines history, wildlife and snorkeling in one outing. You interact with giant Aldabra tortoises over a century old, walk the island's lush paths past the remains of the old prison, hear the island's story from a guide, and snorkel or rest in the blue water. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Stone Town, entrance fees, a guide and mineral water are included; guides speak English, Italian, French or German.Is it for me?Small groups work well here—the island and the tortoises absorb visitors without feeling crowded, and the guide can share the history and point out details without raising their voice. This suits a first-time visitor to Stone Town with a free morning or afternoon, or anyone who wants history and wildlife without a full-day commitment.
