Top Tanzania Budget Tours & Packages In 2025/2026

What travelers are saying

"INCREDIBLE. Karen and the Deeper Africa team made planning our trip so easy. They really listened to what our interests were (a little active time, a lot of animals) and helped curate a trip that fit those interests while also helping us to see multiple parts of Tanzania. They didn't try to upsell us or overpack our trip, they just made it enjoyable for what we were asking for. We were well prepped through the planning binder we received and the phone calls we had before we started so we knew what to pack and what to expect along the way. We did start our trip with an unfortunate flight delay (no fault of Deeper Africa) and Karen jumped on the phone with us, talked through the timeline, and made the necessary calls to keep everyone in the loop on the adjustments. After that, from the moment we stepped foot in TZ to the moment we stepped back on the plane to come home, everything was smooth sailing! We began our trip in Arusha with a cooking class and a coffee tour, learning how to make some traditional food and how to pound and roast coffee by hand. Fun and great to start off on our feet to get adjusted to the new time zone. We then started our 9 day journey to 3 different national parks in Tanzania and saw over 100 different species of animals, from the big five to the birds and turtles. I was surprised by the number of animals that acted like we did not exist in our big truck. They are used to people being around so the majority of the animals ignored us or politely kept their distance, but still allowed us to observe them. And the Tanzanian landscape really is beautiful beyond belief. Your brain cannot comprehend the endless plains and the blue sky until you are there amidst it, breathing it in. Our guide, Ombeni, was with us the entire trip. He was not only one of the smartest people I have ever met (so many animal facts!) but he also truly cares about nature, about his country, about teaching, and about making our experience the best it could be. He was an excellent driver and knew where was safe and where the animals were most likely to be. We were very lucky to have him and we learned so much from him. He told us about his family, the culture and history of Tanzania and its many tribes and ethnic groups; he taught us some Swahili and a LOT about the animals and plants that are everywhere you look in the national parks. We really enjoyed staying with one guide instead of multiple people because of how well we got to know him. Even if we had not seen a single animal while we were in Africa, the trip would have been worthwhile just for the time we spent with Ombeni. The trip was mildly strenuous - the main roads in Tanzania are very smooth but the roads in the park can be bumpy and require using your abs to stay in your seat (or biceps and quads if you choose to stand) while riding through the parks. If you are taller than 6'4" you may bump your head on the roof of the truck sometimes while standing. I normally struggle with motion sickness but did not have any issues during the trip. Each location where we stayed was very comfortable - big beds, running water and clean surfaces, even with the dust. Each location had water containers in our room which helped us stay hydrated (it was tough to drink enough water each day). The permanant structures and the tented camps both felt very secure. There were some bugs, but they were easy to scoop up in a cup and take outside. We did suffer from some biting flies on the truck but each night we were very comfortable and did not have any fly or mosquito issues in any of our rooms or in the dining space. All in all, a five star experience that I would recommend to anyone looking to experience a safari."

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"We could not recommend Gazelle Adventures enough! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience that we had with the Gazelle team. Chriss is a fantastic owner, he personally looked after all of our needs. Abe was an absolute pleasure to work with, emailing for months to put our trip together. Our team who got us up Mount Kilimanjaro, lead by Prosper and Martin, were so great. It was by far one of the best experiences both Mark and I have had. We summited on my 30th birthday and the team surprised me with a cake and bubbles. We had a 15min party on top of Africa and it is something we will never forget. After kili we did a 6 day safari lead by our fantastic guide Deo. We learnt so much from him and saw some amazing sightings. Tarangire National park, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. All the park so beautiful and well worth a visit"

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"I had an injury a month before the start date of the Monkey run Romania 2019. I contacted the organizer and asked to let me change my adventure to a one next year. That would have given enough time to heal and also insure them that a slot will be booked in advance. At the end, I even suggested to swap my seat with one of my friends who was interested. The money was already paid, right? They declared that if my friends wanted to join he had to pay the full fee. RIDICULOUS. They basically were pushing me to come no matter what my injury was, putting myself at risk just so I won't lose my money but maybe my life riding a bike. They overall charge a lot and rely on people's personal insurance to get a refund in case things happen. In addition, they do not provide any discount if you sign up in advance. Therefore, if you want to go and are ok to spend that much of money for a poorly organized event with barely any emergency support, I would suggest to book at the last minute as no matter what if you can't make it. You will lose your money. Ride safe and think about it. Personally, I am done with them and I will NEVER sign up for any of their events again."

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"We spent seven days on our safari across Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and we had the best experience with Brilliant Adventures and Safaris. We had heard a lot of horror stories about safari companies swindling foreigners in Tanzania so honestly, we were quite unsure of how our experience would be, but Brilliant Adventures just made it brilliant."

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"Really amazing trip and will forever be in my heart, made absolutely beautiful memories that I will cherish. The group was amazing and Allen's expertise and knowledge is truly wonderful. What a gem! We had a wonderful group with a lot of excited people and we really enjoyed ourselves. The staff goes above and beyond to make it the perfect experience!"

What travelers are saying

"Really amazing trip and will forever be in my heart, made absolutely beautiful memories that I will cherish. The group was amazing and Allen's expertise and knowledge is truly wonderful. What a gem! We had a wonderful group with a lot of excited people and we really enjoyed ourselves. The staff goes above and beyond to make it the perfect experience!"

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"On our honeymoon (partly in Tanzania) we did a 10 day safari with Hoopoe and specifically went for a locally owned company with a good reputation. Elias was our guide/driver who showed us more than we could have imagined, he found all the main animals and was very friendly and forthcoming with information about life in Tanzania. The company has their own camps and we were treated very well there, the food on the safari was ridiculously good considering where we were. All in all we walked away very positive about Hoopoe, they are a little bit more expensive than other providers but the service, accommodation, food etc are the exact reason why... also we were in a comfy landrover while everyone else was in landcruisers... Lastly, we originally booked on a group safari and although it ended up just being my wife and I, the tour went ahead anyway. How many tour companies would do that!"

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"We had a fantastic Safari with Geoff. Highly recommend asking for him to be your driver through Dusty Roads. He was incredibly knowledgeable, could spot not just the big animals everyone comes to Tanzania to see but also incredible bird, and small wildlife as well. On Safari you will be in the truck for a looonngg time so having an incredible driver like Geoff will guarantee you an awesome experience."