2-Day Arusha Tarangire Safari

$750 / person

2-Day Tarangire Safari — What to Expect

This very short 2-day Arusha-based safari focuses entirely on Tarangire National Park — one of Tanzania's best dry-season wildlife destinations. Known for its giant baobab trees, massive elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife, Tarangire offers excellent game viewing in a beautiful savanna setting. Ideal for travelers with extremely limited time, this compact itinerary provides full immersion with private 4x4 vehicles, expert guiding, and comfortable lodges — all conveniently close to Arusha.

Departure Arusha, Tanzania
Departure Time Please arrive by 8:00 AM for prompt departure
Maximum travellers 6-7 per vehicle (private options available)
Languages English, Swahili (expert guides)
Includes
  • All park fees & conservation charges
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Full board accommodation & meals on safari
  • Airport transfers, bottled water & flying doctors insurance
Excludes
  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips for guide, cook & staff
  • Drinks & personal expenses
Popular Places
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Arusha (base)

Largest Elephant Herds in Tanzania

Tarangire is Tanzania's elephant capital — herds of 100+ gather at the Tarangire River in dry season

Big-Cat Territory

Lion prides and resident leopards make Tarangire one of the northern circuit's most reliable predator parks

Ancient Baobab Forest

Walk through one of Africa's most ancient baobab landscapes — trees over 1,000 years old

Lesser-Visited Northern Park

Tarangire is significantly less crowded than Ngorongoro or Serengeti — more time with each sighting

Diverse Bird Life

Over 550 bird species including yellow-collared lovebirds, lilac-breasted rollers and hornbills

Tarangire River Wildlife

The river is the only permanent water source in the dry season — animals concentrate all day

2-Day Tarangire Safari Itinerary — Day by Day

  • 1
    Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    Pick up from Arusha hotel or airport after breakfast. Drive ~2-3 hours to Tarangire National Park. Full day game drives among giant baobab trees, huge elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and abundant birdlife. Picnic lunch in the park. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.

  • 2
    Day 2: Full Day Tarangire – Return to Arusha

    Early morning game drive in Tarangire for excellent sunrise wildlife viewing and additional sightings (great chances for leopards, big cats, and elephants at waterholes). Mid-morning/afternoon return to Arusha (~2-3 hours) with hotel or airport drop-off. End of a fantastic 2-day Arusha Tarangire Safari!