Day Trip to Tarangire National Park

Tour Information

The day begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, typically around 7:00 AM, as you set off on a scenic two-hour drive southwest through Maasai villages and open plains toward Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival at the park gate, your guide handles formalities while you stretch and prepare for the day’s adventure. The game drive starts soon after, taking you through Tarangire’s characteristic landscape dotted with towering baobab trees and swaying grasslands. As the morning sun rises higher, wildlife becomes more active—you may spot large herds of elephants moving gracefully through the trees, along with impalas, zebras, wildebeests, and possibly lions lounging in the shade. By midday, you’ll break for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot near the Tarangire River, a lifeline for the animals and a great place to watch elephants and antelope gather to drink. The afternoon continues with more wildlife sightings and photography opportunities as you explore different zones of the park. Around 3:30 PM, you’ll begin the return journey to Arusha, arriving back by early evening, with memories of a wild and peaceful African landscape still fresh in your mind.