On this day trip, we will visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and towering, ancient baobab trees. You’ll probably get to see plenty of them, along with many other incredible animals that call this park home.
The adventure begins with an early morning departure from Arusha. From there, we’ll drive straight to Tarangire National Park, a journey of about two hours.
Start location: Arusha
Start time: 07:30-08:00
Duration: Full Day
Availability: Daily
You’ll be driving in a spacious 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, offering a 360-degree view. During your day trip in Tarangire National Park, you might encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffalos, baboons, and ostriches. And if you’re lucky, you might even spot a leopard lounging in a tree! Of course, there’s plenty more wildlife waiting to be discovered.
Let’s not forget about the massive elephant herds that rule the park. You’ll see large families, bachelor herds, and groups of females—complete with adorable babies, playful teenagers, young mothers, and wise older matriarchs leading the way. You might also spot a majestic bull elephant roaming alone.
Halfway through our day trip, we’ll take a lunch break at a special spot with stunning views over the park. Keep an eye out for curious monkeys—they might be eyeing your lunch too!
After lunch, we’ll head out for another game drive to search for any animals we may have missed, making sure to check off as many incredible wildlife encounters as possible. At the end of the day, we’ll begin our journey back to Arusha.
This day trip can be booked as a private excursion or as part of a group. If you’d like to join a group, just send us an inquiry, and we’ll find one for you!
| Group Size | Price Per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2 Persons | $245 |
| 6 Persons | $145 |
Depart from Arusha between 07:30 and 08:00 for the approximately two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, a scenic lunch break, and an afternoon search for more wildlife before returning to Arusha.
Novella Safaris has been running Tanzanian journeys. Our licensed guides, modern 4×4 Land Cruisers, and 24/7 in-country support make us the trusted choice for over 4,800 travellers to date. Group size is capped so every guest gets personal attention.
All in-destination transport is included: airport pickup, park drives in custom 4×4 vehicles, inter-park transfers. International and domestic flights are not included.
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is the local currency. USD is widely accepted at parks, lodges and shops. ATMs are available in Arusha, Moshi, Zanzibar and major hubs. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and bank wire.
Clothing: Layered, muted colours; light hiking pants, breathable shirts, warm fleece and waterproof shell.
Footwear: Broken-in walking shoes, sandals, warm socks.
Essentials: Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, insect repellent, small day pack, binoculars, camera with spare batteries, headlamp.
Documents: Passport (6+ months validity), visa, travel insurance, printed itinerary copies.
First-aid: Personal medication, ibuprofen, malaria prophylaxis, plasters, oral rehydration salts.
Departure: Novella Safaris office, Moshi, Tanzania.
Pickup available from: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK), Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
Tipping is customary and appreciated. Guideline: USD 15 per day for driver-guides, USD 10 per day for cooks, USD 5 per day for camp staff. Tips are paid at the end of the trip.
Send us an enquiry — a Tanzania-based trip designer will reply within 24 hours with a tailored proposal, no obligation.
Deposit: 20% at reservation to confirm your booking.
Balance: Due 60 days before departure.
Accepted methods: Visa · Mastercard · AMEX · bank wire.
Documents required: Signed booking form, passport with 6+ months validity, valid visa, travel insurance.
30+ days before departure: 20% of the total trip cost retained.
14–29 days before departure: 50% retained.
Less than 14 days: 100% retained.
If you find a replacement 14+ days before departure, no cancellation fee applies.