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Tanzania Safari

Tarangire Day Safari

Your private guide collects you from your accommodation and takes you back there in the afternoon. Along the Tarangire River you keep a lookout for herds of elephants. The day safari is for all guests and may also be of interest to flight attendants.

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Duration
1 day
Stops
Tarangire
Price
from 361 USDper personfor 6 people
Trip type
privately guided

The trip at a glance

DayStopProgramme
Day 1Arusha → Tarangire → ArushaPickup at your accommodation, full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, return drive to your accommodation in the afternoon
Change of locationDay in the same place

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arusha → Tarangire → Arusha

    In the morning your private guide picks you up at your accommodation, and you drive to Tarangire National Park. Between the baobabs and along the Tarangire River you go on a game drive and look out for herds of elephants, buffalo, zebras and giraffes. With a bit of luck you will also see lions near the river or a leopard in an acacia. In the afternoon your guide takes you back to your accommodation.

Route map: Tarangire Day Safari Enlarge map

Price

2 people4 people6 people
628 USD428 USD361 USD

per person

Prices are per person in USD, rounded up. Larger groups pay less per person. Dates and route determine the final price.

Services

What is included

Included
  • Private transfers from your accommodation and back
  • Meals en route
  • Safari with a private, English-speaking driver/guide
  • High-quality vehicle, maintained before every safari, spare tyre on board
  • 24/7 service
  • All national park entry and concession fees
  • Game drive as scheduled
  • Two pairs of binoculars per vehicle (on loan)
  • AMREF Flying Doctors (emergency rescue flight)

Wildfinder does not offer travel insurance; you take out your own policy from your home country: medical expenses, medical evacuation, repatriation. The Flying Doctor does not replace it. More in the Terms.

Before you travel: Read the articles on the best time to visit Tanzania, visa for Tanzania, vaccinations for Tanzania and safety in Tanzania.

Frequently asked questions

Can I adjust the number of days?

Yes, this trip is a sample itinerary, and the number of days can be changed. You can, for example, add a second day in Tarangire National Park or add another park in the north. The team in Arusha organises the adjustment according to your enquiry.

Can I add overnight stays?

Yes, you can add overnight stays. This day safari itself does not include an overnight stay, but as soon as you add nights, you choose between the Classic, Premium and Exclusive categories. The team in Arusha will suggest suitable lodges.

Is the trip suitable for children?

Yes, this day safari without an overnight stay is well suited to families, and the pace and timing can be adapted to the age of your children. The team in Arusha plans breaks and the daily schedule accordingly. More about this: Tanzania family safari.

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Starting point: Tarangire Day Safari. Everything can be adapted, and an extra day is always possible.

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