Tarangire National Park Day Trip

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Tour overview

If you’re looking to do a day trip to Tarangire National Park from Arusha, here’s a suggested itinerary:

Tarangire Day Trip Itinerary:

Morning:

Early Departure: Start your day early to make the most of your time in the park. Depart from Arusha after an early breakfast, aiming to leave by around 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM.

Drive to Tarangire: The journey from Arusha to Tarangire National Park takes approximately 2 to 3 hours by road, depending on the location of your accommodation and traffic conditions.

Enter Tarangire: Arrive at the park entrance and proceed with entry formalities. Your safari guide will handle the paperwork while you enjoy the scenic views.

Midday:

Game Drive: Embark on a morning game drive upon entering the park. Your knowledgeable guide will take you through the park’s diverse habitats, including savannah, riverine forests, and seasonal swamps. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species.

Picnic Breakfast: Take a break from your game drive to enjoy a picnic breakfast at one of the designated picnic sites within the park. Your guide will find a safe and scenic spot where you can stretch your legs and refuel before continuing your safari.

Afternoon:

Continued Game Drive: Resume your game drive after breakfast, exploring different areas of the park. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, so be sure to spend time observing these majestic creatures as they roam the landscape.

Lunch: Around midday, return to a designated picnic site or a lodge/camp within the park for a leisurely lunch. Many lodges offer buffet-style lunches with a variety of fresh and delicious options.

Late Afternoon:

Final Game Drive: After lunch, enjoy a final game drive through Tarangire National Park, continuing to search for wildlife and capture memorable photographs. Your guide will tailor the route based on your interests and wildlife sightings.

Departure: As the afternoon draws to a close, start your journey back to Arusha. Depart Tarangire National Park by late afternoon to ensure you reach Arusha before dark.

Evening:

Return to Arusha: Arrive back in Arusha in the early evening, where you can relax and reflect on your day’s safari adventures. Depending on your preferences, you can enjoy dinner at your accommodation or dine out at one of Arusha’s restaurants.

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Inclusions

  • Park fee
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional 
  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerar 
  • A professional driver/guid 
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional 
  •  All Taxes/VA   Roundtrip airport transfer
  •  All Meals (as specified in the day by day section 
  • Drinking water on all days

Exclusions

  • International flights (from/to home
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa
    fees, etc.
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or
    park fees
  • Alcohol drinks

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