If you have just a day to spare and want an authentic Tanzanian safari experience, the Tarangire National Park Day Trip is the perfect choice. Known as the “Home of Elephants”, Tarangire boasts the largest elephant population in Tanzania and is renowned for its ancient baobab trees, stunning scenery, and abundant wildlife.
Your day starts early as we pick you up from your hotel in Arusha (or Moshi upon request) around 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tanzanian countryside to Tarangire National Park, which takes about 2.5 hours from Arusha.
After registration at the gate, begin your morning game drive. Your expert guide will take you through the park’s best spots to maximize your wildlife viewing experience. Expect to see elephant families, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and possibly predators like lions and leopards.
Spend the afternoon spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and — if your timing is right — herds of wildebeest and zebras on the move.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park, then head to your lodge near the park for dinner and overnight stay.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the scenic spots inside the crater before ascending to the rim and returning to your lodge in Karatu for the night.
Visit Ngurdoto Crater Viewpoint, and end the day with a visit to Tululusia Waterfall — a hidden gem in the forest.
Highlights: Giraffes on foot, birds, waterfalls, crater views, bushwalk
Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the park while surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp for a hot meal before heading back out for an afternoon game drive.
After your safari, drive to your lodge in Karatu for a relaxed evening.
Return to Arusha in the afternoon for your onward flight or next safari destination.
After lunch, continue your game drive for more sightings before departing the park in the late afternoon. Arrive back in Arusha or Moshi in the evening.
$000
Immerse yourself in the authentic Maasai culture with a visit to a local Maasai village. Learn about the traditional Maasai way of life, their rituals, customs, and daily practices. You’ll have the opportunity to witness the unique Maasai dances, interact with villagers, and explore their homesteads. This is a truly cultural journey that offers insight into one of Tanzania’s most iconic tribes.
$000
This half-day tour will take you to the Materuni Waterfalls, located in the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. The trek to the falls is a peaceful walk through the cloud forests of Kilimanjaro, where you’ll be surrounded by stunning flora and fauna. Afterward, visit a local coffee farm to learn how coffee is grown and processed, followed by a tasting of freshly brewed Kilimanjaro coffee.
$000
If you’re short on time but still want a taste of Tanzania’s wilderness, the Arusha National Park Day Trip is the perfect choice. Located just 45 minutes from Arusha town, this park offers lush landscapes, diverse wildlife, and stunning views of Mount Meru.
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