Day Trips from Moshi & Arusha

Short on time?Go for a day.

Private, guided day trips from Moshi and Arusha — wildlife safaris, waterfalls and coffee, hot springs, crater lakes and Maasai culture. Home to your hotel by evening.

See Day Trips How it works

9 day trips · from $290 pp

Overview

One day.One great experience.

Not every adventure needs a week. Our day trips let you see the best of northern Tanzania in a single day — from Big Five game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater to a swim beneath the Materuni waterfall, a walk to Mandara Hut on Kilimanjaro's lower slopes, or an afternoon with a Maasai community.

Every day trip is private, with an English-speaking guide, a comfortable 4WD Land Cruiser and hotel pickup and drop-off in Moshi or Arusha. They are perfect before or after a Kilimanjaro climb or a longer safari, for families, and for travellers with limited time.

Day trips to choose from: 9
Kinds of day: 4
4WD & English-speaking guide: Private
Hotel pickup included: Moshi & Arusha

How it works

Simple, private,and easy to book

Choose a trip, tell us your date, and we take care of everything else.

01
Choose your trip
Pick a day trip below, or ask us to combine two or adjust the timing.
02
Tell us your date
Send an enquiry or message us on WhatsApp — we reply within 24 hours with availability and a clear quote.
03
Hotel pickup
Your guide collects you from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha in a private 4WD.
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Your guided day
Explore with a local expert, with a picnic or local lunch and drinking water included.
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Back by evening
Relax on the drive home and arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon or early evening.

Our Day Trips

Find the rightday trip for you

Wildlife, mountains, waterfalls, culture and quiet nature — filter by the kind of day you want.

Showing 9 day trips

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What's included

On everyday trip

Each trip page lists its own inclusions. These are the essentials you can count on.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Moshi or Arusha
Private 4WD vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser)
Professional, English-speaking guide
Park, conservation or entrance fees for the trip
Picnic lunch or local lunch
Bottled drinking water
Government taxes and levies

Not included

Tips for your guide and driver
Alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Travel insurance
Accommodation before or after the trip

Make it a bigger trip

Combine a day tripwith your adventure

Day trips slot easily into the days before or after a climb or safari.

After a Kilimanjaro climbRest tired legs with a gentle walk at Rau Forest, a swim at Chemka hot springs, or a Materuni waterfall and coffee day.Learn more Before a longer safariStart with a day in Arusha National Park to warm up your safari eyes, then continue to the Serengeti.Learn more Cultural daysSpend time with the Maasai or the Chagga to see daily life beyond the national parks.Learn more End on the beachFinish your Tanzania trip on Zanzibar with white-sand beaches and Stone Town.Learn more

Optional extras

Gear add-ons& transfers

Make your day more comfortable. All equipment is subject to availability, so book early.

Gear add-ons

Binoculars: $10 per day
Safari Blanket: $5 per blanket
Cooler Box with Bottled Drinks: $15 per trip
Photography Bean Bag: $8 per trip
Child Safety Seat: $10 per seat
Thermal Lunch Pack: $12 per person
Portable Power Bank: $5 per day

Private transfers

Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Moshi: $50
Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO): $50
Arusha to Moshi: $100
Moshi to Arusha: $100

All transfers are private and operated by trusted drivers. Pre-booking is recommended.

FAQs

Day tripquestions

Answers to the questions we hear most.

Where do the day trips start and finish?

Every day trip starts and ends at your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, with private hotel pickup and drop-off included.

How long is a typical day trip?

Most trips run from an early-morning pickup to a late-afternoon or early-evening return. Ngorongoro and Mandara Hut are the longest, with a pickup around 5:30–6:00 AM; Arusha National Park, Rau Forest and Lake Chala are the most relaxed.

Are day trips private or shared?

All our day trips are private, with your own vehicle and guide, so the pace and timing can be adjusted to your group.

Is lunch included?

Yes. A picnic lunch or a local meal is included on every day trip, along with bottled drinking water.

Can I do a day trip the day after I arrive or before my flight?

Yes — they suit arrival and departure days as well as rest days around a climb or safari. Tell us your flight times and we will plan around them.

Can I see the Big Five in one day?

The Ngorongoro Crater offers the best chance of seeing the Big Five in a single day. Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.

Are day trips suitable for children?

Yes, most are. Child safety seats are available for $10 per seat, and we can adjust the pace for families.

How do I book?

Send us an enquiry through the trip page or message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date and group size. We reply within 24 hours with availability and a clear quote.

Why ETA

Local guides,seamless days

We live where we work in Moshi, know every road and village, and treat each guest like family. Our day trips run on time, with comfortable vehicles, knowledgeable guides and no surprises.