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Day trips around Arusha and Moshi

Do you have a free day in Arusha or would you like to add a special experience to your trip?

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Around Arusha and Moshi, there is plenty to discover: national parks, waterfalls, coffee plantations, Kilimanjaro and unique nature experiences. Our day trips can be planned individually and tailored to your travel plans.

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Whether you are interested in nature, wildlife, culture or an active excursion – you decide what you would like to experience.

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The day trips are individually planned and can be adapted to your trip.​

Arusha National Park

Experience nature – on foot, by canoe and on safari

Arusha National Park is located just outside the city and combines a wide variety of landscapes: dense mountain forest, open savannah, lakes and Mount Meru.

A combination of a walking safari, game drive and canoe trip on Momella Lake is particularly special.

Highlights

  • Mount Meru and diverse landscapes

  • Encounters with giraffes and other wildlife

  • Walking safari with a ranger

  • Momella Lakes and flamingos

  • Canoeing on Momella Lake

Find out more about Arusha Nationalpark in my blog.

Materuni Waterfalls & coffee culture

Waterfall, green highlands and Chagga culture

At the foot of Kilimanjaro, the route leads through the lush landscape around Materuni to an impressive waterfall.

The tour can be wonderfully combined with an insight into traditional coffee production among the Chagga – a beautiful combination of nature and culture.

Highlights

  • Hike to Materuni Waterfall

  • Lush vegetation at Kilimanjaro

  • Insight into Chagga culture

  • Traditional coffee preparation

  • Optional local lunch together

Materuni Wasserfälle bei Moshi in Tansania

Find out more about my visit to Materuni Wasserfällen and the coffee tour in my blog.

Marangu – experience Kilimanjaro

A day at Kilimanjaro

Would you like to experience Kilimanjaro without taking on a multi-day climb?

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On the Marangu Route, a hike through the tropical mountain forest leads to Mandara Hut. Even this section gives you a wonderful impression of the unique landscape of Africa’s highest mountain.

Highlights

  • Kilimanjaro and the Marangu Route

  • Tropical mountain forest

  • Mandara Hut at around 2,700 m

  • Variety of plants and wildlife

  • Ideal experience for hiking enthusiasts

Hiking Mandara Hut Kilimanjaro Day Trip

Read more about my hike to Mandara Hut and my personal experience in my blog.

Tarangire National Park

Elephants, baobabs and African wilderness

Tarangire National Park is famous for its large elephant herds and impressive baobab trees.

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If you only have one day available but still want to experience a real safari, this is an excellent option.

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Highlights

  • Large elephant herds

  • Impressive baobab trees

  • Giraffes, zebras, antelopes and many other animals

  • Diverse landscapes

  • Intense safari experiences

Elefanten im Tarangire Nationalpark Tansania

Find out more about my visits to Tarangire National Park and Silale Swamp in my blog.

Lake Manyara National Park

Wildlife between forest and lake

Lake Manyara National Park surprises visitors with its extraordinary landscape: dense groundwater forest, open plains and the large lake create a habitat for an amazing variety of wildlife.

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The park is particularly interesting for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Great variety of birdlife

  • Flamingos and other waterbirds

  • Elephants and giraffes

  • Dense forest landscapes

  • Lions in the trees, with a little luck

Discover Arusha

The city where safari begins

Arusha is more than just a starting point for a safari.​

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On an individual city tour, you can get an insight into everyday life in Tanzania, visit local markets, discover traditional crafts or learn more about the history of the city.

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Possible stops

  • Clock Tower

  • Local markets

  • Maasai Market

  • Cultural Heritage Centre

  • Arts, crafts and local products

  • Insights into everyday life in Arusha

  • Shanga – workshop for people with disabilities

Clock Tower in Arusha Tansania

Would you like to find out more about a day trip?

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Do you have questions about one of the tours or would you like to know which option would suit your trip best? The excursions are offered through my local partner in Tanzania and can be individually planned according to your wishes.

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Feel free to contact me via WhatsApp or email.

📱 WhatsApp     +49 1573 8408771

✉️ E-Mail             SafariErlebnisTansania@gmail.com

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