Tanzania · Safari

1-Day Tarangire National Park Safari with Elephant Herds and Baobabs

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace
Witness the wildlife
Witness the wildlife
Witness the wildlife
Witness the wildlife
Witness the wildlife

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness Tanzania's largest elephant herds in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Explore iconic baobab trees, some over 1,000 years old
  • 03 Look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes
  • 04 Enjoy birdwatching in a park with over 500 recorded species
  • 05 Visit Silale Swamp, where predators can often be seen stalking prey

Embark on a full-day safari to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania's largest elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich birdlife. Enjoy game drives through savannas, swamps, and riverbanks as you look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes. A scenic picnic lunch by the Tarangire River adds to the experience, with excellent chances to watch animals gathering to drink. The day also includes an afternoon drive deeper into the park, including Silale Swamp, for more rewarding wildlife encounters.

Embark on a full-day safari to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania's largest elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich birdlife.

From the itinerary

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, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

7:00 AM - Depart from Arusha

  • Early morning drive toward Tarangire National Park.
  • Stop for a quick coffee or snack along the way if you wish.

9:00 AM - Arrive at Tarangire and Start the Game Drive

  • Begin exploring Tarangire's savannas, swamps, and riverbanks.
  • Wildlife highlights include Tanzania's largest elephant herds.
  • Look out for lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
  • You may also spot giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes.
  • See the park's iconic baobab trees, some over 1,000 years old.
  • Enjoy birdwatching with more than 500 species recorded in the park.

12:30 PM - Picnic Lunch in the Park

  • Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic site overlooking the Tarangire River, where animals often gather to drink.

1:30 PM - Afternoon Game Drive

  • Drive deeper into the park for more wildlife encounters.
  • Visit Silale Swamp, a great place to see predators stalking prey.

4:00 PM - Depart for Arusha

  • Begin the return drive after an amazing day of wildlife spotting.
  • Arrive back in Arusha between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania's largest elephant herds, Silale Swamp

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania's largest elephant herds, Silale Swamp

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Professional guide/driver
  • Picnic lunch and bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Tips for the guide/driver (~$10-$20 per person)
  • Optional Maasai village visit

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Arusha.

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