3 Days Tarangire Luxury Safari
3 days in Tarangire National Park, one of northern Tanzania's most rewarding and least crowded reserves, known for its great elephant herds, ancient baobabs and dense dry-season game. From a luxury lodge or tented camp you explore by private 4x4 with morning, afternoon and optional night game drives, and the option of a cultural afternoon in the nearby village of Mto wa Mbu.
It makes a superb short escape in its own right, or a first leg before the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Read more in the Tanzania destination guide, or browse all our Tanzania safaris.
Trip Highlights
- Tarangire's famed elephant herds and ancient baobabs
- Morning and afternoon game drives in a private 4x4
- Optional night game drive for the park's nocturnal world
- Cultural visit to the village of Mto wa Mbu
- Exceptional birdlife and plains game
- Luxury lodge or tented camp with gourmet dining
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival & Scenic Transfer to Tarangire National Park
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you are welcomed by your private safari guide and driven in a comfortable 4x4 to Tarangire National Park, through some of Tanzania's most picturesque country. After settling into your luxury lodge or tented camp, an afternoon game drive introduces you to Tarangire's celebrated elephant herds, giraffe and abundant plains game among the ancient baobabs. For those who wish, an optional night game drive offers a rare glimpse of the park's nocturnal world, before a gourmet dinner beneath the African sky.
Day 2
Full-Day Tarangire Safari Experience
After breakfast you set out for a full day in Tarangire, renowned for its density of wildlife and unspoiled beauty. Morning and afternoon game drives venture deeper into the park, with fine chances of predators, plains game and a wealth of birdlife. For a cultural counterpoint, you may visit the lively village of Mto wa Mbu for a guided walk, a tuk-tuk ride through its streets and a home-hosted lunch, before returning to your lodge for a fine dinner.
Day 3
Sunrise Game Drive & Departure
A final early morning game drive catches the park at its most active, when wildlife sightings are at their best and the light is perfect for photography. After breakfast you are transferred back to Kilimanjaro International Airport in good time for your onward journey.
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- All meals as specified, including select gourmet dining experiences
- All scheduled activities and game drives
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Private luxury 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver guide
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Drinking water and a reusable bottle
- Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Not Included
- International airfares
- Travel insurance, visa fees and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
- Any government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
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