Tarangire National Park
Land of Giants – Elephants & Ancient Baobabs
Tour Overview:
Escape to Tarangire, Tanzania’s best-kept secret for elephant encounters. The park is dominated by massive baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which draws huge herds of elephants, zebras, and antelope in the dry season. It’s quieter than any other Nation Park, with incredible wildlife density and raw safari feel.
Highlights
Largest elephant herds in Northern Tanzania – 300+ in one sighting
Iconic baobab trees – some over 2,000 years old
Big cat sightings – lions and leopards are common here
Birding paradise – 550+ species, including yellow-collared lovebirds
Itinerary
6:00 AM
Pick-up from Arusha or Moshi. 2-hour drive south through Maasai villages and farmland.
8:00 AM
Enter Tarangire. Morning game drive along the Tarangire River. Spot elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.
12:30 PM
Lunch at a picnic site under giant baobabs with views of the swamps.
14:00 PM
Afternoon drive through open plains and woodland. Best time to see predators and large herds.
16:30 PM
Exit park and return to Arusha or Moshi, arriving by 18:30 PM.
Perfect for
Photographers, elephant lovers, and guests who want off-the-beaten-path safari without long transfers.
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Tour prices
Number of PAX
Price Per Person
2 Person
$ 375
4 Person
$ 248
6 Person
$ 210
7+
Upon Request
What's included
- Transport 4x4 Vehicle Land Cruser, Privet safari
- Park fees to Manyara National Park
- Packed luch from Arusha
- Free Mineral water 1lt per person per day
- Coffee, Tea and small snacks during Safari
- All Government Taxes
What's not included
- Flights international and local
- VISA
- Insurance
- Tips to Guide
- Any Extra Activities which not mentioned to the itinerary eg, walking safari, Canoeing etc.
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Do you need a visa to visit Tanzania?
You can obtain this visa either online or on arrival. Typically, it takes 3-5 days to get your visa approved online. However, if your trip starts in less than a week, we recommend opting for the on-arrival visa. To avoid issues with POS machines, bring $50 in cash.
Website for application: visa.immigration.go.tz
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