Full day
Chemka Hot Spring Day Trip
Kikuletwa palm-fringed natural springs, ~1 hr from Moshi
$50 / person
Moshi • Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Tanzania Safari From Moshi
We’re a local operator based in Moshi. Every safari below picks up from your Moshi hotel — short day trips from $50, full Serengeti adventures from $700. Real parks, certified Tanzanian guides, honest prices.
600+ travellers hosted
38 countries
340+ safaris & climbs run
5 certified local guides
Licensed & certified: TATO — Tanzania Association of Tour Operators TWMA — Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority TTB — Tanzania Tourist Board
Can you do a safari from Moshi?
Yes. Moshi sits at the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti are all reachable from here. A short day safari from Moshi starts around $50, a 2-day Big Five trip from $700, and a full Serengeti safari from $1,800 per person. Pickup is from your Moshi hotel.
Why start here
Every safari starts at your Moshi hotel
Most travellers reach Moshi after landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 45 minutes away, or after a Kilimanjaro climb. You don’t need to relocate to Arusha to start a safari — we collect you in Moshi and handle everything from there: a 4×4 with a pop-up roof, your guide, park fees, meals and accommodation.
| From Moshi to… | Approx. drive | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Arusha National Park | ~1.5 hours | Half-day & first-day game viewing |
| Tarangire National Park | ~3 hours | Elephant herds, baobabs (June–Oct) |
| Lake Manyara National Park | ~3.5 hours | Tree-climbing lions, flamingos |
| Ngorongoro Crater | ~4 hours | Big Five in a single day |
| Serengeti National Park | ~6 hours (or fly) | Great Migration, big-cat country |
From our operations desk: “In eight years booking these trips, the mistake I see most is travellers paying for a hotel transfer to Arusha they never needed. If you’re staying in Moshi, we start the safari from Moshi — there’s no extra relocation cost.” — Rehema Ngalawa, Safari Operations Manager, Affordable International Travel
Short on time?
Day Trips From Moshi
Out and back the same day — ideal before or after a Kilimanjaro climb, or for a relaxed first day.
Full day
Serval Wildlife Day Trip
From Moshi & Arusha — hands-on wildlife sanctuary
$195 / person
The full circuit
Multi-Day Safaris From Moshi
Every trip below departs from Moshi (or Arusha, an hour away). Prices are per person and include your guide, 4×4, park fees, meals and accommodation. Final cost depends on group size and season — message us for an exact quote.
2-Day Safaris from $700 · weekend Big Five
2 days
Arusha NP & Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha National Park · Ngorongoro Crater
$700 / person
2 days
2 days
2 days
3-Day Safaris from $1,100 · add a third park or the Serengeti
3 days
Arusha, Tarangire & Ngorongoro
Arusha NP · Tarangire · Ngorongoro Crater
$1,100 / person
3 days
Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro
Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro Crater
$1,100 / person
3 days
Game Drive, Culture & Bush Walk
Tarangire · Ngorongoro · walking safari
$1,500 / person
3 days · fly-in
Serengeti Migration & River Crossing
Fly-in Serengeti · Great Migration
$1,511 / person
3 days · walking
Ngorongoro Rim Walk & Empakaai Hike
Crater rim · Empakaai Crater trek
$2,000 / person
4-Day Safaris from $1,800 · Serengeti + Crater combinations
4 days
Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
$1,800 / person
4 days
Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Serengeti
$1,800 / person
4 days
4 days · balloon
Tarangire & Serengeti Balloon Safari
Tarangire · Serengeti · hot-air balloon
$2,591 / person
5 & 6-Day Safaris from $2,000 · the unhurried full circuit
5 days
Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
$2,000 / person
5 days
Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Serengeti
$2,000 / person
6 days
Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
All four northern-circuit parks
$2,500 / person
Match your trip
Choose your safari by travel style
Same parks, different way to travel them. Tell us which fits and we’ll quote the matching itinerary from Moshi.
Private Safari
Your own vehicle, guide and pace.
Explore →Group Joining
Share the cost on a small-group departure.
Explore →Family Safari
Kid-friendly pacing and vehicles.
Explore →Camping Safari
The budget-friendly way to do the circuit.
Explore →Lodge Safari
Comfortable beds after every game drive.
Explore →Safari & Zanzibar
Add the beach after your safari.
Explore → Every price includes
What you get on a safari from Moshi
No hidden extras. The per-person price you’re quoted covers the trip, start to finish.
Moshi hotel pickup
We collect you in Moshi — no separate transfer to Arusha to pay for.
4×4 with pop-up roof
Comfortable safari vehicle built for game viewing and photography.
Certified guide
One of our five licensed Tanzanian guides, fluent in English.
Park fees & meals
All national-park entry fees, accommodation and meals on safari.
Good to know
Safari from Moshi — your questions answered
Is Moshi a good base for a Tanzania safari?
Yes. Moshi is one of the two main gateways to the northern safari circuit, alongside Arusha. From Moshi you can reach Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, and it’s the natural base if you’ve just climbed Kilimanjaro or landed at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). As a Moshi-based operator, we pick you up here and start the safari without charging you for an extra transfer to Arusha.
What is the cheapest safari from Moshi?
A Chemka Hot Spring day trip is our lowest-cost outing at $50 per person. For a true wildlife safari, our 2-day Big Five trips — for example Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater — start at $700 per person. The biggest factor in the final price is your group size: the cost per person drops as the vehicle fills, so a couple or a group of four will each pay less than a solo traveller. Message us with your dates and group size for an exact figure.
How far is Moshi from the safari parks?
By road from Moshi it’s roughly 1.5 hours to Arusha National Park, about 3 hours to Tarangire, 3.5 hours to Lake Manyara, 4 hours to the Ngorongoro Crater and around 6 hours to the central Serengeti. For the Serengeti, many travellers prefer to fly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha to save a long drive — we can arrange a fly-in option, such as our 3-day Serengeti Migration safari.
How many days do I need for a safari from Moshi?
Two days is enough for a focused Big Five trip to the Ngorongoro Crater plus one other park. Three to four days lets you add the Serengeti. Five to six days gives you the unhurried full circuit — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti — with more time for the Great Migration. If you only have a single day, a Chemka Hot Spring or Serval Wildlife day trip works well.
Do you pick up from my Moshi hotel?
Yes. Pickup from your Moshi hotel or guesthouse is included in every safari and day trip on this page. If you’re flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), we can also collect you there. Just tell us where you’re staying when you book and we’ll confirm a pickup time.
When is the best time for a safari from Moshi?
The dry season, roughly June to October, is the most reliable time for game viewing — animals gather at water sources and the roads are easy. January and February are excellent for the Serengeti calving season. The long rains around April and May are the quietest and cheapest months; wildlife is still there, just spread out. Tell us your travel window and we’ll suggest the parks that perform best then.
Is it cheaper to start a safari from Moshi or Arusha?
If you’re already staying in Moshi, starting from Moshi is cheaper — you avoid paying for a transfer to Arusha that you don’t need. The safari itself costs the same regardless of which town you depart from, because the parks and park fees are identical. We’re based in Moshi, so a Moshi departure is our default and adds nothing to your price.
Let’s plan your safari from Moshi
Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp and we’ll reply with a sample itinerary and a real price — usually within a few hours.
Affordable International Travel
NSSF Commercial Complex, Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania 25000
+255 740 453 344 · info@affordableinternationaltravel.com
Member: TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators) · TWMA · TTB
NSSF Commercial Complex, Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania 25000
+255 740 453 344 · info@affordableinternationaltravel.com
Member: TATO (Tanzania Association of Tour Operators) · TWMA · TTB
