Tarangire Day Trip | Best Safari Experience from Arusha

Overview

Explore the beauty of Tarangire National Park in just one day! Tarangire National Park is known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and rich diversity of wildlife. Located just 2 hours from Arusha, it's the ideal safari destination for a one-day adventure. Expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and a wide variety of birds – especially during the dry season when animals gather around the Tarangire River.

See one of Africa’s largest concentrations of elephants.
Marvel at ancient baobab trees.
Excellent bird-watching opportunities – over 500 species recorded!
Chance to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and more.
Guided by professional, experienced safari guides.

Itinerary

Day 1 :

Tarangire Day Trip Itinerary

Morning Pickup: Early morning departure from Arusha (around 6:00 AM) with a packed breakfast.

Drive to Tarangire: Enjoy a scenic drive through Maasai villages and open landscapes.

Game Drive: Spend several hours exploring the park’s different habitats, from open savannah to swampy wetlands.

Picnic Lunch: Midday break at a scenic picnic site inside the park, overlooking wildlife.

Afternoon Game Drive: Continue your search for the Big Five and other amazing species.

Return to Arusha: Arrive back in Arusha in the evening (around 6:00 PM).

Included & Excluded

Park fees
(For non-residents)
All activities
(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation
(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
(As specified in the day-by-day section)

International flights
(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
Personal items
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees