Day 01
Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Tarangire National Park
Distance and travel time
- Distance: Tarangire National Park is located about 120 km (75 miles) southwest of Arusha.
- Travel time: The drive typically takes around 2 to 2.5 hours each way, depending on road conditions and traffic.
Early morning departure
- Depart from Arusha early in the morning, around 6:00-7:00 AM, to make the most of the day.
- Drive through scenic landscapes, passing Maasai villages and the Great Rift Valley along the way.
Arrival at Tarangire National Park
- Arrive at the park by mid-morning.
- Tarangire is famous for its large herds of elephants, giant baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species.
Game drive
- Spend the morning on a game drive through the park's savannahs, riverine forests, and acacia woodlands.
- The Tarangire River, which flows through the park, is a magnet for wildlife, especially during the dry season (June to October), when animals gather to drink.
Lunch
- You can have a picnic lunch inside the park at one of the designated picnic sites.
- Alternatively, some tours include lunch at a lodge inside or near the park.
Afternoon game drive
- After lunch, continue exploring the park. Different areas may offer sightings of predators like leopards or cheetahs, as well as more elephant herds.
- You may also spot rare species like the fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk (a long-necked antelope).
Return to Arusha
- Depart from the park in the late afternoon, around 3:00-4:00 PM, to return to Arusha.
- Arrive back in Arusha in the evening, around 6:00 PM.
