On this Tarangire day tour, you’ll be amazed by the large African elephants and the ancient baobab trees. You’ll also have the chance to see a variety of birds and other animal species. With the help of your professional driver guide, you’ll learn more about the flora and fauna of this incredible park.

DAY 1: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Early Morning Departure

Your Tarangire day tour begins early in the morning. After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, around 07:30 to 08:00, your personal driver guide will pick you up. The drive to Tarangire National Park takes approximately 2.5 hours.

Exploring Tarangire National Park

Located in northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park boasts a wide variety of animals and landscapes, with a special highlight on its elephant herds. This park has the greatest concentration of African elephants and ancient baobab trees.

Wildlife and Scenery

Covering approximately 2,603 square kilometers, Tarangire offers sightings of numerous animals, including giraffes, zebras, buffalos, warthogs, lions, leopards, impalas, gazelles, and dik-diks. During your Tarangire day tour, you’ll also encounter over 500 bird species, such as bee-eaters, swallows, ostriches, kori bustards, hammerkops, and vultures.

The Tarangire River

The name Tarangire comes from the Mbugwe tribe, where “Tara” means river and “Ngire” means warthogs, hence “river of warthogs.” The Tarangire River is vital for both herbivores and carnivores, serving as a prime hunting spot for lions during the dry season.

Picnic Lunch and Afternoon Game Drive

Around 12:00 to 13:00, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site. After lunch, continue your game drive until late afternoon, when you will exit the park and drive back to Arusha, concluding your Tarangire day tour.

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Meal: Lunch