Full-Day Trip to Tarangire National Park, Home of the Elephant

Elephants at river

Sunrise over Tarangire

Safari jeep on park road

Ancient giant baobab

Elephant herd

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Highlights

Witness ancient giant baobab trees

Spot large elephant herds

See over 400 bird species

Enjoy game drives for wildlife sightings

Tarangire National Park

nature, safari, Wildlife

Group Tour

9 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Tarangire National Park offers an authentic safari taste. The park is known for its large herds of elephants, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, making it a memorable one-day experience.

Itinerary

Day trip to Tarangire National Park
- Groups will depart at 8 am for Tarangire National Park, about a 2-3 hour journey from Arusha.
- Upon arrival, visitors begin with a mid-morning game drive to explore the park. One of the major attractions of Tarangire is its elephant population, estimated to be approximately 2500, the highest in northern Tanzania.
- Around 1 pm, guests will have lunch at Makete River viewpoint, a designated picnic area within the park.
- After this, the adventure continues with an afternoon game drive, which may offer sightings of lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, antelopes and gazelles. The Tarangire River attracts a variety of wildlife during the dry season, creating excellent opportunities for observing animals in their natural habitat.
- The trip ends at the park around 4 pm.