Short answer: the best Arusha day trips are the Ngorongoro Crater at first light, Tarangire for elephants, Lake Manyara for tree-climbing lions, and Materuni waterfall with Chemka hot springs for a day off the safari vehicle.
Day trips and prices per person
| Day trip | Why ours is better | 2 | 4 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materuni Early Bird 1 day from Arusha or Moshi | Waterfall, coffee and Chemka hot springs, before the crowds. | USD 149 | USD 107 | USD 93 |
| Arusha NP Walk & Paddle 1 day | Walk with a ranger, paddle the Momella lakes. | USD 377 | USD 287 | USD 257 |
| Crater First Light 1 day | The Ngorongoro Crater at dawn, with a hot lunch. | USD 484 | USD 294 | USD 230 |
| Tarangire Elephant Day 1 day | Big herds, baobabs, and a child price. | USD 267 | USD 177 | USD 147 |
| Lake Manyara Day 1 day | Forest, flamingos and tree-climbing lions. | USD 267 | USD 177 | USD 147 |
| Arusha Makers Trail Half day | Glass, beads, coffee and lunch. No pushy shops. | USD 136 | USD 94 | USD 80 |
| Duluti Paddle & Coffee Half day | A crater lake by canoe, then a coffee farm. | USD 143 | USD 101 | USD 87 |
| Hadzabe Dawn, Done Right 2 days | Sleep at Lake Eyasi to be there at dawn. The community payment is in your price. | USD 656 | USD 475 | USD 415 |
| Natron Fast Track 2 days | Flamingos and the Engaresero falls in one night. | USD 637 | USD 450 | USD 388 |
Prices include park fees, vehicle, guide, fuel, entries, lunch where stated and water.
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