1-Day Tarangire Safari from Arusha with Elephant Herds

1 Day Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See Tarangire National Park's large elephant herds in one of Tanzania's top day safaris
  • 02 Look out for lions, cheetahs, and leopards during a rewarding game drive
  • 03 Explore a diverse landscape known for ancient baobab trees and rich wildlife
  • 04 Enjoy lunch at the Tarangire River picnic site with views of the river and animals

Join this day trip to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large concentrations of elephants and excellent wildlife viewing. The park is also a rewarding place to spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, along with plenty of herbivores across its diverse landscapes. For travellers based in Arusha, it is one of the best options for a compact and rewarding day safari.

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, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Tarangire Game Drive and Riverside Picnic

You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:30 am and, after meeting your guide, drive to Tarangire on a journey of about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The park is famous for its diverse landscape and is particularly known for its abundance of ancient baobab trees and the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country, offering unique chances to observe interactions between elephant families.

You will enjoy a game drive through the park, depending on where animal sightings have been reported. There will be good chances to look for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, which are harder to spot, while herbivores such as giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras are plentiful.

Later, you will head to the Tarangire River picnic site and enjoy beautiful views of the river and animals while having lunch. Small monkeys and baboons may try to scare you away from your lunch, but there is nothing to worry about.

After lunch, you will continue with the game drive, exit the park at around 4:30 pm, and begin the drive back to Arusha.

Meals are included.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • Light, comfortable clothing in neutral colors (beige, khaki, green)
  • Light jacket or sweater for early morning and late afternoon
  • Comfortable closed shoes or sneakers
  • Sun hat or cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen (high SPF)
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera or smartphone with extra battery/power bank
  • Binoculars (useful for spotting distant wildlife)
  • Small backpack for personal items
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Light snacks if preferred (your tour may also provide lunch)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began.

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