3-Day Tarangire National Park Safari from Arusha

Price From

$---- (per person)

Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

Min. People

2 Guests

Min. Age

1+ Years

Tour Type

beach holiday

Overview

Discover the beauty of Tarangire National Park on this 3 Day Tarangire Safari from Arusha. This short yet immersive Tanzania safari experience is ideal for travelers who want incredible wildlife viewing including elephants, lions, zebras and giraffes without a long itinerary or high cost.

Known for its massive baobab trees and the highest concentration of elephants in Tanzania, Tarangire offers exceptional game viewing with fewer crowds. Whether you are on a first time safari or adding Tarangire to your Northern Circuit journey, this tour delivers unforgettable scenery, authentic lodges and classic African wilderness.

Safari Highlights

Experience a true Tarangire National Park safari from Arusha.
See large herds of elephants, lions, giraffes, and colorful birdlife.
Witness ancient baobab trees and unique Tarangire landscapes.
Stay in comfortable budget lodges and tented camps near the park.
Optional walking safari for a close to nature experience.
Perfect short Tanzania safari for first time travelers and families.

Route: Arusha to Tarangire National Park and return to Arusha.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park and Wildlife Game Drive

Your safari starts with pick up from your hotel in Arusha after breakfast. Drive for approximately two hours to Tarangire National Park which is famous for elephants, baobabs and diverse wildlife. Your first game drive gives you a chance to see elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, ostriches and possibly lions or leopards depending on sightings.

Enjoy a lunch break at a designated picnic site then continue game viewing until late afternoon. After the game drive, check in at your chosen budget lodge or tented camp near the park for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Budget lodge or tented camp near Tarangire
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Full Day Safari in Tarangire

Begin the day after breakfast with a full day of wildlife viewing inside Tarangire. The park’s river is an important water source during the dry season and attracts many animals making it ideal for sightings. Look out for rare species such as greater kudu and fringe eared oryx alongside elephants and large cats.

Enjoy your packed lunch inside the park then continue exploring different habitats including savannah, riverbanks and woodland. Return to the lodge in the evening to relax and enjoy dinner.

Accommodation: Budget lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Optional Walking Safari and Return to Arusha

This morning you may join an optional guided walking safari depending on lodge availability. It offers a close to nature experience where you can track footprints, learn about plants and observe animals at a safe distance. Later enjoy breakfast and begin your drive back to Arusha where the trip ends in the early afternoon.

Drop off at your hotel or airport depending on your travel plans.

Meals: Breakfast

Why Choose This Tarangire Safari

This 3 Day Tarangire safari from Arusha is perfect for travelers with limited time who still want a true Tanzania wildlife safari experience. It offers excellent value, authentic lodges, fewer crowds and high chances of elephant and predator sightings.

The itinerary is well balanced with comfortable lodges, flexible pace and optional experiences which makes it great for first time travelers, couples or families.