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1-Day Tarangire National Park Safari in Tanzania

1-day private safari

1-Day Tarangire National Park Safari

The strongest single safari day in northern Tanzania — two hours from Arusha, out at dawn, back by evening.

From

$250

USD per person

Duration

1 days / 0 nights

Parks

Tarangire

Group

Private departure — 1 to 7 guests

Tarangire is the closest big-game park to Arusha and the easiest full day of real safari you can do without packing a bag. In the dry season the Tarangire River is the only water for miles, and elephant herds a hundred strong come down to it under thousand-year-old baobabs. Giraffe, zebra, impala and eland move through the open woodland, and lion and leopard follow them.

Best for
Volunteers with one free day, Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar add-on, families, first-time safari
Best months
June–October is outstanding; green season (Nov–Mar) is quiet with superb birding
Accommodation options
Day trip — no overnight

Day-by-day itinerary

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    Tarangire day safari from Arusha

    Pick-up at 06:30 in Arusha and the two-hour drive south past Maasai country to Tarangire gate. A long morning game drive along the river circuit for elephant, giraffe and buffalo, picnic lunch at a viewpoint over the valley, then an afternoon loop towards the Silale swamp for lion, oryx and the park's huge birdlife. We leave the park in the late afternoon and are back in Arusha around 18:30.

    Meals: Picnic lunch

What's included

  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and window seat guaranteed
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • National park entry and government fees
  • Picnic lunch and drinking water
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro Airport
  • 10% of your payment donated to the Fruitful Orphanage

Not included

  • Accommodation before or after the day trip
  • Travel and medical insurance (required)
  • Tips for your guide
  • Drinks, souvenirs and personal items

How payment works

No payment is taken online. We confirm availability and send a written quote in US dollars. A 30% deposit by bank transfer secures your dates, and the balance is payable on arrival in Arusha in cash USD or by transfer. Once your safari is paid, 10% of the total is transferred to the Fruitful Orphanage & Day Care Center and we send you confirmation.

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Parks on this safari

Tarangire National Park

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1-Day Tarangire safari FAQ

How much does the 1-Day Tarangire safari cost?
The 1-Day Tarangire National Park Safari starts at $250 per person. Prices are in US dollars and include entry and government fees, a private 4x4 with a driver-guide, lunch and pick-up in Arusha.
What is included in the 1-Day Tarangire price?
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and window seat guaranteed; Professional English-speaking driver-guide; National park entry and government fees; Picnic lunch and drinking water; Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro Airport; 10% of your payment donated to the Fruitful Orphanage. International flights, your Tanzania visa, travel insurance, drinks and tips are not included.
Which parks does the 1-Day Tarangire safari visit?
Tarangire — over 1 day and 0 nights starting and ending in Arusha.
When is the best time to do the 1-Day Tarangire safari?
June–October is outstanding; green season (Nov–Mar) is quiet with superb birding
How many people share the safari vehicle?
Private departure — 1 to 7 guests You always have a window seat in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
Is one day enough for Tarangire National Park?
Yes. Tarangire is only two hours from Arusha, so a 06:30 start gives you a full morning and afternoon of game driving along the river circuit and still gets you back to your hotel by around 18:30.
What time do you pick me up for the Tarangire day safari?
We collect you at 06:30 from your hotel in Arusha, or from Kilimanjaro Airport by arrangement. The early start means you reach the park gate as it opens, when the elephants are still on the river.
How do I book and how does the 10% donation work?
Send an enquiry — no payment is taken online. We confirm availability and send a written quote in USD, a 30% deposit by bank transfer secures your dates and the balance is paid on arrival in Arusha. Once the safari is paid, 10% of the total goes to the Fruitful Orphanage & Day Care Center and we send you confirmation of the transfer.

Questions about dates, group size or combining this with volunteering? We answer within 24 hours from Arusha.

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