Locally owned safari company · Pangani Street, Arusha

Day trip · Joining or private

Tarangire Day Trip

Elephants and baobabs, two hours from Arusha.

  • 1 day
  • Tarangire
  • Park fees included

From$300per person, two travelling

Trip overview

Your safari at a glance

  • Length1 day
  • GroupJoining or private
  • StayNo overnight
  • Getting aroundPop-up-roof Land Cruiser
  • Starts and endsArusha → Tarangire
  • Best monthsAll year
  1. StartArusha
  2. EndTarangire

Where you go

Route map

Your route

  1. 1Start Arusha
  2. 2End Tarangire

Approximate route between stops.

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day1Tarangire Day 1 · TarangireYour day The Tarangire day trip offers a captivating adventure into Tanzania's wildlife haven. Nestled within the northern circuit of Tanzania's… Read the full dayShow less

    The Tarangire day trip offers a captivating adventure into Tanzania's wildlife haven. Nestled within the northern circuit of Tanzania's national parks, Tarangire boasts a diverse ecosystem, renowned for its large herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife.

    1. Early morningPick-up from your hotel in Arusha and a drive of about two hours past Maasai villages to Tarangire.
    2. At the gatePark entry, and a short briefing from your guide on the day and the park rules.
    3. Game driveOut in the pop-up-roof Land Cruiser. Tarangire is elephant country: expect big herds, plus zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and gazelle. Lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas are here too, though they take more luck.
    4. BirdsOver 550 species, from kori bustards and secretary birds to lilac-breasted rollers.
    5. LunchPicnic lunch with a view, often near a waterhole where animals come to drink.
    6. AfternoonA last game drive, then back to Arusha in the evening.

Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it

What it costs

Safari pricing

Price per person in US dollars by number of people travelling together
Accommodation1–2 people3 people4–5 people6+ peopleBest valueQuote
Per person$300$280$240$200Get quote
  • Per person, sharing. The vehicle and guide cost the same for two or six, so bigger groups pay less each.
  • Children under 15 pay less, and solo travellers pay a supplement. We include both in your quote.
  • Deposit to confirm: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.

The fine print

What the price covers

Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • Meals (lunch)
  • Soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Guide

Not included

  • Tips for guide, drive
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee

In pictures

Photo gallery

Before you go

For the day

  • Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
  • A light jacket
  • Camera and binoculars
  • Cash for tips and drinks

Guest reviews

Travellers on travelling with Makini

5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews

  • The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.

    Saudat N. TripAdvisor
  • The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.

    Godfrey M. TripAdvisor
  • Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.

    Damas F. TripAdvisor

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