1-Day Tarangire National Park Safari with River Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Full-day safari in one of Tanzania's most celebrated national parks
• 02 Game drives along the Tarangire River in the morning and afternoon
• 03 Watch elephants frolic on the riverbanks
• 04 Travel across the Great Rift Valley floor to Tarangire National Park
• 05 Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park

Hop on this mini-safari through one of Tanzania's most celebrated national parks and experience Tarangire National Park to the fullest. Travel across the Great Rift Valley floor for game drives along the Tarangire River, where you can watch elephants frolic on the riverbanks. With a professional safari guide, a picnic lunch inside the park, and morning and afternoon wildlife viewing, this full-day adventure offers a rewarding taste of Tanzania's safari landscapes.

Watch elephants frolic on the riverbanks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Safari in Tarangire National Park

• Meet your professional tour guide/driver after breakfast for a short safari briefing.

• Travel east to Tarangire National Park, which is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the floor of the Great Rift Valley.

• Watch elephants frolic on the riverbanks.

• Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and take part in two exciting game drives, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, along the Tarangire River.

• Depart for Arusha/Moshi, where your safari adventure comes to an end.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Moshi/Arusha

• Extended 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop-up roof for game viewing

• Professional safari guide

• Entrance fees to Tarangire National Park

• 18% VAT on entrance fees

• All meals while on safari and cold water during the safari

• Government taxes and VAT

What's Not Included

• Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival; USA and Canada passport holders pay USD 100.

• Hotel and personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

• Optional tours (balloon rides: USD 570 per person)

• Tips and gratuities for your safari guide and cook

What to bring

• Your passport or passport number

• Camera/phone for taking photos

Know before you go

• It is not advised to wear black or blue clothes, as they attract insects.
• Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals during Tanzania's dry season.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Tour start

Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.