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Tarangire National Park

Day Trip

A Journey Through Wild Lands and Living Traditions

Roam with Elephants, Connect with Cultures, Experience Untamed Tanzania

We will pick you up from your Arusha hotel and drive for about 2–3 hours to Tarangire National Park. Known for its large elephant population—often seen in herds of up to 300—the park offers year-round sightings, especially during the dry season (July–October), when wildlife gathers around the Tarangire River.

You may spot lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, and even pythons. Bird lovers will enjoy over 550 species, including the Masai ostrich. After a picnic lunch, continue your game drive before returning to Arusha by evening.

Day Trip Itinerary

07:00 AM – Pick-up from Arusha

Depart from your hotel or lodge in Arusha. Set off on a picturesque drive through rural Tanzania, passing Maasai villages and expansive plains.

09:00 AM – Arrive at Tarangire National Park Gate

After check-in, begin your game drive through Tarangire’s sweeping landscapes. Admire iconic baobab trees, and watch for elephants crossing your path, along with herds of zebras and wildebeests.

12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch

Enjoy your packed lunch at a designated picnic site within the park, often overlooking the river or a watering hole visited by wildlife.

01:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive

Continue your exploration, venturing deeper into the park. Keep an eye out for predators like lions and leopards resting under acacia trees, and explore the rich birdlife along the Tarangire River.

03:30 PM – Exit the Park

Leave the park and begin the drive back to Arusha, perhaps with a short stop for crafts or refreshments en route.

06:00 PM – Arrive in Arusha

Drop-off at your hotel or lodge. Reflect on a day of wild beauty and unforgettable sightings.

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