Tanzania · TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS

The 15 Best Tarangire Safaris

203 tours  ·  from $200

Tarangire is two hours from Arusha and full of elephants and baobabs, which makes it the sensible first park. The 15 below cover the day trips and the multi-day circuits that open with it, priced and clear about how early the truck leaves.

5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire - Day one at Arusha Planet Lodge
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5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

1.5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $2,327Our pick

Spend five days on Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit with airport pickup, lodge and tented-camp stays, most meals, and a private safari vehicle. See Tarangire elephants and baobabs, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, search the Serengeti for big cats, and finish at bird-filled Lake Manyara.

“I don't know where to start, but let me say we have had the most wonderful trip of our entire lives, the trip exceeded all the expectations we had, the jeep is brand new, clean and well maintained, our tour guide Imma is one of the best in the IRead more”

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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges - Day 1 in Arusha: a soft landing before the parks
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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

2.Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $2,685

Spend six days with a private Lion King Adventures guide across four northern Tanzania parks. Expect elephant herds in Tarangire, predator sightings in the Serengeti, crater wildlife, Manyara birdlife, mid-range lodges, full board, and airport or Arusha drop-off.

“Lionking is the way to go. They were super flexible responsive and extremely professional from the very beginning to the very end! And our safari guide Mecky has been incredible thru and thru ! Not”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day 2: Crossing the highlands into the Serengeti
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

3.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $1,254

Travel from Arusha with a private guide and cook through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game drives, tented camping, simple facilities, full-board meals, Wi-Fi in the jeep, and a visit to Mto wa Mbu’s banana-growing community. Guides may include Samwel, Samuel, Douglas, Jacob, or Johnson.

“Excellent . To start with confirmation given by the travel agent, the guide samuel and the support staff and the cook. A tour worth , guide/ driver samuel was very patient and knowledgeable and was very clear and communicative on animals and birds. He had good knowledgRead more”

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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day two: from highland farms to the Serengeti plains
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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

4.4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $1,090

Travel from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a small safari vehicle capped at six people. Expect full-day game drives, camping, meals, airport or hotel pickup, and English-speaking guides. Ask about Eddie or Halid, and bring warm clothing and a suitable power adapter.

“Highly recomands this. And ask for Eddie and Halid. Eddi have us information about all cool stuff that we passed and saw. He was allways open for questions, allways had Answers, so much knowledge and so friendly. We spoke to other safari-tRead more”

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4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Day 2: Crossing into the Serengeti
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4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5.4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $1,753

You’ll spend four days in a private 4x4 with a guide, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect elephants, lions, rhinos, baobabs, picnic lunches, and long drives. Guides associated with Bestday Safaris include Josef and David, both praised for clear explanations and careful timing.

“Meine Freundin und ich haben eine private Tour gebucht. (kann ich zu Coronazeiten jedem empfehlen)”

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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Tarangire - Miracle Experience - Watching the balloon inflate before sunrise
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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Tarangire – Miracle Experience

6.Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Tarangire – Miracle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $550

Rise before dawn for a roughly one-hour hot-air balloon flight over Tarangire National Park with Miracle Experience. You’ll watch the balloon inflate, spot wildlife with binoculars, enjoy coffee in the air, toast the landing, and finish with a bush breakfast, cake for special occasions, and a flight certificate.

“What a team. From beginning to end they are professional yet friendly. The whole experience was awesome. We had high expectations but you went way above and beyond. Thank you Danford (the pilot) and the whole team. The breakfast was excellent too.”

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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Camping near Ngorongoro keeps the trip moving
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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

7.2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $550

Spend two days exploring Tarangire’s elephant country and Ngorongoro Crater’s dense wildlife zone. Suricata Safaris includes meals, camping near Ngorongoro, game drives, and pickup from a hotel or airport. The booking information describes a limited or private group setup.

“Amazing staff and very responsive. Had a good experience of Tarangire abd Ngorongoro Crater wild life.....so real and cant describe enough.....nature beauty....thoroughly enjoyed our time in Tanzania with Suricata Safari”

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4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire: elephants, baobabs, and a first game drive
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4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

8.4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $900

Set out from Arusha with a group of up to seven, tracking elephants in Tarangire, reaching the Serengeti through the Rift Valley, and viewing wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater. The camping trip includes transport, park fees, four lunches, four breakfasts, three dinners, and mineral water. One account names guide David and chef Richard.

“Abbiamo fatto un Safari di gruppo di 4 giorni accompagnati dal nostro driver David e il nostro chef Richard. Sicuramente il ruolo che svolgono è complicato ma sono riusciti a farci sentire a casa! David grazie alla sua esperienza ci ha guidato nei Read more”

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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari - Day one: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

9.3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $700

Join Suricata Safaris from Arusha for three days across Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Expect camping, picnic lunches, two dinners, and a group of up to six. Driver Lewis and cook Moussa have earned special praise for clear communication, wildlife knowledge, and hot meals.

“Ngorongoro was easily the best part of the trip! Overall, Suricata Safaris and Hilary were very communicative. Pickup and dropoff back in Arusha was easy. Our driver Lewis was knowledgeable and our cook Moussa provided delicious hot food! If I'm back in Tanzania for another safari, I will definitely be using the company again. Thanks!”

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Tarangire Day Tour - The 8am Start from Arusha
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Tarangire Day Tour

10.Tarangire Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $370Best value

Leave your Arusha hotel at 8am for a private Tarangire safari in a 4WD vehicle. A professional guide such as Dennis, Cleopa, or Walter can help you spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, birds, and baobabs. Park fees, lunch, bottled water, tea, coffee, and hotel transport are included.

“Since we arrived to Tanzania the Soul of Tanzania team was there with our guide Omary that make us feel like family. Everything was organized just like we planned. Even with some problems with our bags Omary did everything to help us sRead more”

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3 Days Private Safari - manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire - Day 1: Lake Manyara, flamingos, elephants, and forest
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3 Days Private Safari – manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

11.3 Days Private Safari – manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $1,000

Start in Arusha at 7:30 am for three parks in three days. You will see Lake Manyara’s flamingos and tree-climbing lions, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, and search Tarangire’s baobabs for elephants. Rupia Adventure provides a private vehicle, guide, accommodation, and meals.

“Overall, a very well organized professional experience. Matt, the owner, was incredibly flexible and accommodating when planning the trip. He was very communicative and responsive and helped make this trip stress free.”

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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater - Day Three: A Full Day in Central Serengeti
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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

12.5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $1,120

Join a five-day, four-wheel-drive camping safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You will camp at Kizumba, Seronera, and Simba, with English-speaking guides, a safari cook, picnic lunches, and a strong chance of seeing the Big Five. Guide assignments vary, with Mike, Bakari, and others praised for their park skills.

“Was very disappointed by one of your drivers playing loud music in the ngorongoro crater, instead of protecting and respecting the environment he was busy disturbing the people around and most importantly the animals, why play loud Read more”

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4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Mid-Range Group Safari - Day 2: The long move into Serengeti
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4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Mid-Range Group Safari

13.4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Mid-Range Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $1,450

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in a group of up to seven. Expect elephant country, big-cat sightings, crater views, picnic meals, three nights of accommodation, and guides such as Felix, Rocky, Damien, or Frederick.

“Our guide Felix was amazingly knowledgable about the animals and the environment and made huge efforts to make sure we had the best time. The safaris themselves were amazing and we saw everything that we wanted to. The timeline Read more”

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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

14.5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $2,211

Spend five days with a private guide in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect elephant herds, lions, birds, open plains, picnic lunches, lodge or tent accommodation, and long game drives. Guide assignments vary, with John, Joseph, Muro, Jackson, and Sixie praised for sharp animal spotting and strong park knowledge.

“Thanks to John and Anok who went above and beyond to secure or Ngorogoro and Serengeti adventures went smooth from day 1.”

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serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour - Serengeti is the main wildlife draw
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serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour

15.serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $2,461

Spend five private days exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro from Arusha with a dedicated guide and vehicle. The route gives you time for game drives and rest, while guides such as Iddy, Abdul, Dickson, and Innocent have led similar Safari Soles trips. Pickup, mobile tickets, and group discounts are available.

“We booked independently with Safari Soles and from start to finish, the service was excellent. Communication and online discussions with Renata were always professional, clear, informative and prompt with any questions dealt with quickly. 
Our budget Safari included TarRead more”

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