1-Day Tarangire Safari with Elephants, Baobabs and Private Game Drives

1 Day Round trip from Ausha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot Tarangire's vast elephant herds in one of Tanzania's iconic safari landscapes
  • 02 See towering baobab trees across rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and riverine scenery
  • 03 Look out for lions on termite mounds, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife
  • 04 Enjoy a private 4WD safari with game drives along the wildlife-rich Tarangire River
  • 05 Picnic at a scenic site inside the park with views of the river or baobab groves

Embark on a full-day safari to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Stretching along the Tarangire River, a vital water source during the dry season, the park offers rewarding game drives across varied habitats. Look out for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and over 500 bird species as you explore with a private guide and vehicle. This day trip delivers an authentic safari experience in one of Tanzania's most iconic landscapes.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Safari in Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins in the morning with pickup from your meeting point in Arusha. Traveling in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with your professional guide, the drive to Tarangire takes about two hours, passing through rural villages and open savannah.

Upon arrival, you will embark on a game drive through the park's rolling hills, acacia woodlands, and riverine landscapes. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant populations, predators such as lions resting on termite mounds, and the striking baobab trees that dominate the scenery. You may also encounter giraffes, wildebeest, buffalo, and countless bird species.

Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunchbox at a safe, scenic site inside the park, with views of the Tarangire River or baobab groves.

In the afternoon, continue exploring different sections of the park, including swamp areas that attract wildlife during the dry season. By late afternoon, you will exit the park and return to Arusha, arriving comfortably in the evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ausha 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and return transfers to Arusha
  • Private safari in a 4WD Land Cruiser (02-06 people)
  • Services of an experienced, multilingual driver-guide (English/Italian/French/Spanish/German)
  • Park entry fees for Tarangire National Park
  • Game drives inside the park as per itinerary
  • Lunchbox picnic provided during the trip
  • Complimentary bottled mineral water during game drives
  • Taxes and government levies

What's Not Included

  • Personal toiletries and items of a personal nature
  • International flights and domestic connection flights
  • Entry visa to Tanzania (US$50 / US$100 for Americans)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide (tipping at the guest's discretion)
  • Drinks, alcohol, and personal expenses
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Flying Doctors (AMREF) emergency evacuation cover

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha
Tour start
Ausha
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Ausha.

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