Tanzania · Safari

1-Day Tarangire National Park Private Safari with Elephant Viewing

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Tarangire's high population density of elephants
02 Spot wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, and hartebeest
03 Explore a distinctive landscape dotted with baobab and acacia trees
04 Enjoy a private game drive in Tarangire National Park

This one-day private safari to Tarangire National Park takes you to one of Tanzania's most distinctive wildlife areas, known for its high population density of elephants and its sparse vegetation dotted with baobab and acacia trees. Just a few hours' drive from Arusha, Tarangire is a key stop on the northern safari circuit to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. Herds of up to 300 elephants dig into the dry riverbed for underground streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest, and eland gather around the shrinking lagoons.

Herds of up to 300 elephants dig into the dry riverbed for underground streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest, and eland gather around the shrinking lagoons.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moshi or Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

07:30hrs: Depart from Moshi or Arusha by safari jeep to Tarangire National Park. The distance from Moshi is 210 km, while from Arusha is 130 km.
10:00hrs: Arrive at the park and continue on a game drive. Animals expected to be seen include elephants, dik-dik, leopards, zebra, giraffes, ostrich, and different kinds of birds.
13:00hrs: Stop at an excellent picnic site and enjoy a fantastic lunch. After that, continue on a game drive.
16:00hrs: Depart the national park and proceed to Arusha town.
18:00hrs: Arrive in Arusha town, then transfer to your hotel or residence.

The route