1-Day Tarangire National Park Safari from Arusha with Baobabs

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephants and ancient baobab trees
• 02 Explore wildlife-rich areas along the Tarangire River on guided game drives
• 03 Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and varied birdlife
• 04 Enjoy a full-day safari ideal for first-time visitors to Tanzania

Explore Tarangire National Park on a full-day safari from Arusha, travelling through the scenic Maasai plains into a landscape of ancient baobab trees, open savannahs, seasonal swamps, and riverine forests. Enjoy guided game drives along the Tarangire River while spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and diverse birdlife. Pause for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your wildlife viewing with insights from a professional safari guide. This tour offers a rewarding introduction to Tanzania's wilderness for first-time visitors and nature-loving safari enthusiasts.

Enjoy guided game drives along the Tarangire River while spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and diverse birdlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Babati, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Safari in Tarangire National Park

• Begin the day with an early morning drive from Arusha through the scenic Maasai plains.
• Arrive at Tarangire National Park in time to witness wildlife activity along the Tarangire River.
• Enjoy guided game drives through landscapes of baobab trees, open savannahs, seasonal swamps, and riverine forests.
• Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and a wide variety of bird species.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site inside the park, surrounded by natural scenery.
• Continue exploring different sections of the park before returning to Arusha in the late afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off from Arusha
• Full-day safari in Tarangire National Park
• Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional, English-speaking safari guide/driver
• Tarangire National Park entrance fees
• Picnic lunch
• Bottled drinking water during the safari
• All government taxes and park charges

What's Not Included

• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, drinks)
• Tips and gratuities for the safari guide/driver
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Babati Rural, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.