Safari Add-on Activities
Optional experiences to enrich your Tanzania safari
A safari with Lyoseko Safaris Tanzania is more than game drives alone. Add walking, cycling, canoeing, night drives or a Serengeti balloon safari — before, during or after your itinerary.
Add Value to Your Safari Experience
Slow down and connect in Northern Tanzania. Walk through local villages in Arusha and Karatu, cycle across green landscapes, canoe on peaceful crater lakes, or float silently above the Serengeti plains at sunrise.
These Safari Add-on Activities can be added before, during or after your safari and are organized with trusted local partners.
Location
Arusha – Safari Add-on Activities
Forest walks, canoeing and relaxed cycling close to Arusha.
Duluti Forest Walk
Duration: ±2 hours | From USD 28 per person
A peaceful guided walk through the forest surrounding Lake Duluti, ideal for a relaxed arrival or departure day in Arusha.
- Forest & aquatic birdlife
- Dik-dik, mongoose & lizards
- Indigenous trees and plants
Canoeing on Lake Duluti
Duration: ±1–2 hours | From USD 33 per person
Enjoy a calm canoe experience on this volcanic crater lake, surrounded by forest and rich birdlife.
- Aquatic birds
- Scenic reflections
- Guided & safe experience
Cycling Tour – Usa River
Duration: ±2–3 hours | From USD 29.50 per person
Cycle through local villages near Usa River with beautiful views of Mount Meru and everyday rural life.
- Village roads & farmland
- Local culture
- Easy to moderate cycling
Coffee Plantation Tour – Arusha
Duration: ±1–2 hours | From USD 25 per person
Walk through a coffee plantation and learn the process from plant to cup, ending with freshly brewed local coffee.
- Coffee farming & processing
- Local stories
- Coffee tasting
Location
Karatu – Safari Add-on Activities
Village walks, cycling and coffee experiences in the Karatu Highlands.
Village Walk – Karatu
Duration: ±2–3 hours | From USD 29.50 per person
Explore Karatu on foot and experience everyday life through local communities, markets and surrounding hills.
- Local markets & schools
- Farming communities
- Highland scenery
Cycling Tour – Karatu
Duration: ±2–3 hours | From USD 29.50 per person
Cycle through villages, farms and rolling hills surrounding Karatu for an authentic countryside experience.
- Hills & farmland
- Local life
- Easy to moderate cycling
Coffee Plantation Tour – Karatu
Duration: ±1–2 hours | From USD 25 per person
Visit a coffee farm in the fertile Karatu Highlands and learn the process from bean to cup.
- Coffee growing & processing
- Local guides
- Fresh coffee tasting
Location
Tarangire – Safari Add-on Activities
Discover Tarangire beyond the game drive with a night safari and a sunrise hot air balloon flight over iconic baobab landscapes.
Night Game Drive – Tarangire
After sunset | From USD 88.50 per person (joining)
Experience Tarangire National Park after dark and search for nocturnal wildlife with a professional ranger.
- Lion, leopard & Hyena
- Elephant & Hippo
- Porcupine, civet cat & night birds
Hot Air Balloon Safari – Tarangire
Early morning flight | From USD 550 per person
Enjoy a serene early morning hot air balloon flight over Tarangire National Park, floating above the baobab landscape.
- Sunrise balloon flight over Tarangire
- Iconic baobab trees up to 100 feet high
- Aerial views of elephants & wildlife
Location
Lake Manyara – Safari Add-on Activities
Canoeing and night game drives with dramatic Rift Valley scenery.
Night Game Drive – Lake Manyara
After sunset | From USD 50 per person (joining)
Explore Lake Manyara National Park after dark and search for nocturnal wildlife with a professional ranger.
- Nocturnal wildlife sightings
- Unique night safari experience
- Guided by park ranger
Canoeing on Lake Manyara
Daytime activity | From USD 45 per person
Canou along the shores of Lake Manyara spotting aquatic birds and wildlife along the water’s edge.
- Scenic Rift Valley views
- Aquatic birds & shoreline wildlife
- Calm, guided experience
Location
Serengeti – Safari Add-on Activities
The ultimate sunrise experience over the endless Serengeti plains.
Hot Air Balloon Safari – Serengeti
Early morning flight | From USD 599 per person
Float silently above the endless Serengeti plains at sunrise and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of wildlife, landscapes and the vast African savannah below.
- Sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti
- Champagne bush breakfast
- Unforgettable aerial safari experience
Good to know
Our team carefully schedules each activity to fit seamlessly into your safari itinerary.