Tanzania · Safari

Full-Day Tarangire National Park Safari from Arusha with Game Drive

1 Hour Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot diverse wildlife including elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and wildebeest
  • 02 Explore Tarangire's iconic baobab-dotted plains and riverine ecosystems
  • 03 Visit the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts numerous animals
  • 04 Capture stunning photos of wildlife and panoramic landscapes

Embark on a full-day adventure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic and wildlife-rich destinations. Begin your journey early in the morning with a comfortable drive through rural landscapes and local villages before setting out on a guided game drive with an experienced safari driver. Discover large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, giraffes, wildebeest, and over 500 species of birds amid the park's iconic baobab trees, vast savannah, and the life-giving Tarangire River.

Explore the vast landscapes and diverse wildlife, including large herds of elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and various bird species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Safari in Tarangire National Park

  • Begin the day early with breakfast at your hotel in Arusha or after your airport pick-up.
  • Depart by 6:30 AM and drive through scenic countryside and local villages.

  • Travel for approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the entrance gate of Tarangire National Park.

  • Arrive at the park and stop briefly for washroom facilities and a short briefing about the game drive ahead.

  • Start the morning game drive with your professional safari guide.

  • Explore the vast landscapes and diverse wildlife, including large herds of elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and various bird species.

  • Visit the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts numerous animals, especially during the dry season.

  • Stop at scenic viewpoints to enjoy the park's famous baobab-dotted landscapes.

  • Break at midday for a delicious picnic lunch inside the park or enjoy a hot meal at a designated lodge or picnic site.

  • Continue with an afternoon game drive to cover other parts of the park and increase chances of spotting additional wildlife.

  • Conclude the game drive by mid-afternoon and begin the journey back to Arusha.

  • Arrive in Arusha by early evening, marking the end of the full-day Tarangire safari adventure.

Tarangire National Park, baobab-dotted plains, Tarangire River, Arusha countryside

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, baobab-dotted plains, Tarangire River, Arusha countryside

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • An open-roof Toyota Land Cruiser for safari
  • Parking fees
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch
  • Government taxes
  • Mineral drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets
  • Tipping
  • Visa
  • Alcohol
  • Hotels, camping, or lodges

What to bring

  • Binoculars
  • Anti-mosquito or Tsetse fly repellent
  • Cameras
  • Light clothes suitable for warm weather (depending on the season)

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 hour finishes where it began, in Arusha.

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