Day trip1 dayTarangire National Park Day Safari
Starts: ArushaA full day among the baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire, about two hours from Arusha.
- Large elephant herds
- Baobab landscapes
- Picnic lunch in the park
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Day trips in Tanzania and Zanzibar
Single-day tours from Arusha, Moshi, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar: park game drives, waterfalls, city walks, spice farms and sandbanks.
Northern Tanzania (1)
Day trip1 daySouthern Tanzania (1)
Day trip1 dayMikumi National Park Day Trip by SGR Train or Road
Starts: Dar es SalaamTake the 06:00 fast train to Morogoro, spend six hours on game drives in Mikumi, and return to Dar es Salaam by 19:00.
- SGR fast train option
- Six hours of game drives
- Hot lunch in the park
Kilimanjaro and Meru (2)
Day trip1 dayKilimanjaro Day Hike to Mandara Hut
Starts: MoshiWalk the Kilimanjaro rainforest from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut at 2,720 m, with a detour to Maundi Crater if time allows.
- Kilimanjaro rainforest
- Colobus monkeys
- No overnight needed
Day trip1 dayMateruni Waterfalls and Chemka Hot Springs
Starts: MoshiA Chagga village coffee tour and the Materuni waterfall in the morning, then a swim in the clear Chemka hot springs.
- Materuni waterfall walk
- Chagga coffee tour
- Chemka hot springs swim
Zanzibar (8)
Day trip3 hoursStone Town Walking Tour
Starts: Stone TownA UNESCO World Heritage old town: carved doors, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the former slave market and Darajani bazaar.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Former slave market memorial
- Darajani market
Day tripHalf dayZanzibar Spice Farm Tour
Starts: Stone Town or beach hotelSee, smell and taste clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and lemongrass on a working spice farm, with a Swahili lunch.
- Clove, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon
- Tropical fruit tasting
- Swahili lunch
Day tripHalf dayPrison Island Giant Tortoise Tour
Starts: Stone TownA short boat ride from Stone Town to Changuu Island, home to Aldabra giant tortoises, with snorkelling time on the way back.
- Aldabra giant tortoises
- Boat from Stone Town
- Snorkelling stop
Day tripFull daySafari Blue Full-Day Dhow Trip
Starts: FumbaSail a traditional dhow around Menai Bay: snorkelling, a sandbank stop, a seafood lunch and a natural lagoon swim.
- Traditional dhow sailing
- Snorkelling and sandbank
- Seafood buffet lunch
Day tripHalf dayJozani Forest Red Colobus Tour
Starts: Stone Town or beach hotelZanzibar's only national park, home to the endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey and a mangrove boardwalk.
- Endemic red colobus monkeys
- Mangrove boardwalk
- Combine with spice farm
Day tripHalf dayNakupenda Sandbank Picnic
Starts: Stone TownA white sandbank off Stone Town that appears at low tide. Swim, snorkel and eat a fresh seafood picnic.
- Low-tide sandbank
- Snorkelling
- Seafood and fruit picnic
Day tripHalf dayMnemba Atoll Snorkelling Trip
Starts: Matemwe or NungwiClear water around Mnemba Atoll, one of the best snorkelling spots on Zanzibar, with turtles and reef fish.
- Coral reef snorkelling
- Turtles and reef fish
- Boat from Matemwe
Day trip2 hoursStone Town Sunset Dhow Cruise
Starts: Stone TownSail along the Stone Town waterfront at sunset on a traditional dhow, with drinks and snacks on board.
- Traditional dhow
- Stone Town skyline at sunset
- Drinks and snacks
Dar es Salaam and coast (7)
Day trip6 to 8 hoursDar es Salaam City Tour
Starts: Dar es Salaam hotel or airportKivukoni fish market, the National Museum, Mwenge woodcarvers, Makumbusho Village Museum, colonial-era churches and the Slipway waterfront.
- Kivukoni fish market
- Makonde carvers at Mwenge
- Seafood lunch by the ocean
Day trip1 dayBagamoyo Historical and Cultural Day Tour
Starts: Dar es SalaamA day in Bagamoyo, one of the oldest towns on the Tanzanian coast, with its Swahili and colonial history.
- Historic coastal town
- Swahili culture
- Return to Dar the same day
Day trip1 daySaadani National Park Day Tour (Bush and Beach)
Starts: Dar es SalaamThe only Tanzanian park where the bush meets the Indian Ocean. Game drive in the morning, beach in the afternoon.
- Bush and beach in one park
- Game drive
- Coastal scenery
Day tripHalf or full dayBongoyo Island Beach and Snorkelling Day Trip
Starts: Dar es Salaam (Msasani)A short boat ride from Msasani to Bongoyo Island, part of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve, for white sand, snorkelling and a seafood lunch.
- Boat from Msasani
- Snorkelling in the marine reserve
- Grilled seafood lunch
Day tripHalf or full dayMbudya Island Day Trip
Starts: Dar es Salaam (Kunduchi)A quieter island in the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve, reached by boat from Kunduchi, with beaches and coral reef.
- Boat from Kunduchi
- Beach and coral reef
- Ideal for families
Day trip4 hoursKariakoo Market and Dar Street Food Walking Tour
Starts: Dar es SalaamWalk through Kariakoo, the biggest market in East Africa, and taste street food: mishkaki, chipsi mayai, samosa and fresh juice.
- Kariakoo market with a local guide
- Six street food tastings
- City centre history
Day trip1 dayZanzibar Day Trip from Dar es Salaam by Ferry
Starts: Dar es Salaam ferry terminalTake the morning fast ferry to Zanzibar, walk Stone Town with a guide, visit Prison Island's giant tortoises and return to Dar the same evening.
- Fast ferry, about 2 hours each way
- Stone Town walking tour
- Prison Island tortoises
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