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Tarangire Safaris: The 15 Best Trips for Elephants

155 tours  ·  from $190

Tarangire fills with elephants in the dry months when the river is the only water for miles. These 15 range from a day out of Arusha to the full northern loop, each priced with its park fees and the driving time stated honestly.

Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges - Day 2: Tarangire’s river and elephant country
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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

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

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

You’ll travel by private safari vehicle with a professional guide through four of northern Tanzania’s top wildlife areas. Expect elephant country in Tarangire, two game-drive days in the Serengeti, a crater descent, and Lake Manyara’s birdlife and forest. Guides such as Macha, Mecky, Gilbert, and Goodluck have led this route.

“Trip was amazing! Macha, our guide, made the trip. We would pass all the other safari cars watching an animal 300 ft away and he would take us to remote areas and get within 10-50 ft with no one else around. He knows what he’s doing. Accommodations all exceeded expectations as well.”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

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

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

You’ll spend five days tracking elephants, lions, zebras, and possibly rhinos across three of Tanzania’s finest wildlife areas. A private guide, cook, camping stays, meals, water, jeep Wi-Fi, and pre- and post-safari lodging are included. Guides such as Samwel, Samuel, Douglas, Jacob, and Johnson have led past departures.

“We had the best safaritrip - more than we could ever dream of! Thanks to the best guide ever, Douglas, we experienced so many fantastic things. He knew the parks very well and knew just where to spot all the animals. He even managed to go so close to three cheeRead more”

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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Two Serengeti windows, one overnight move
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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

3.4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

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

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a safari vehicle carrying no more than six people. Expect daily game drives, included meals and campsites, hotel or airport pickup, and free Wi-Fi in the vehicle. Ask if Eddie or Halid is available as your guide. English only.

“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 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

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

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

Travel by private 4x4 from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with a guide such as Josef or David from Bestday Safaris. Expect elephant herds, big cats, rhinos, baobabs, picnic lunches, and two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Accommodation, meals, water, park fees, and a pop-up roof vehicle are included.

“Die Jahreszeit, die Wetterlage und der sehr routinierte und freundliche Fahrer/Führer (Josef von BESTDAY SAFARIS) haben dazu geführt, dass sehr viele Tierarten (big nine) sehr nah und sehr entspannt beobachtbar waren. Insgesamt 4 sehr tolle Read more”

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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Tarangire - Miracle Experience - Your 5 a.m. start and the launch site
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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Tarangire – Miracle Experience

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

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

Start before dawn with coffee, a safety briefing, and balloon inflation at Tarangire National Park. Fly for about an hour over elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and possibly lions, with binoculars and pilot guidance. After landing, celebrate with bubbly, a certificate, and a freshly prepared bush breakfast.

“We had an absolute fantastic experience at Tarangire National park, we had a warm welcome with a nice cup of coffee before we took our flight this was 1st time for all (10PAX ) of us. everything was so smooth, the glade was awesome we saRead more”

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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Camping near Ngorongoro keeps the route practical
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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

6.2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

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

Spend two busy days exploring Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area from Arusha. Expect a Tarangire game drive among elephants and baobabs, an early crater descent, Lake Magadi, picnic meals, camping near Ngorongoro, and pickup options from a hotel or airport. Suricata Safaris handles the trip planning.

“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 on day one: elephants and baobabs
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4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

7.4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

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

Join a group of up to seven for a four-day camping safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Driver David and chef Richard may be part of your team. Expect elephant sightings, Serengeti game drives, a crater descent, simple camps, and all meals included.

“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 - Twiga Campsite and the value of simple camping
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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

8.3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

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

Travel from Arusha through three very different parks in three days. Expect elephant country and baobabs at Tarangire, a wildlife-packed crater descent at Ngorongoro, and birdlife, baboons, and tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara. Camping, meals, and guide service keep the $700 price practical, with pickup and return at Jevas Hotel EncoreTZ.

“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 - Leaving Arusha at 8 a.m.
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Tarangire Day Tour

9.Tarangire Day Tour

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

Leave Arusha at 8 a.m. for a private Tarangire National Park safari with a professional driver-guide. Expect one full game drive among baobabs, elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and birds. Lunch, water, park fees, coffee, tea, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guides may include experienced staff such as Dennis, Omary, Cleopa, or Walter.

“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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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater - Day two: the long road to the Serengeti
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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

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

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

Start in Arusha at 8:30 a.m. for five days of camping, wildlife drives, and long road journeys through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Guides including Mike, Bakari, Ludo, and Godfrey have been praised for sharp animal spotting and steady driving. Expect picnic lunches, shared safari logistics, and basic campsites.

“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 road to the Serengeti
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4 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Mid-Range Group Safari

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

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

Travel from Arusha in a group of up to seven, with a certified guide, park transport, three nights of mid-range accommodation, and meals included. See Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, search the Serengeti for big cats, then explore Ngorongoro Crater. Guides such as Felix, Damian, Rocky, Amiri, and Frederick have earned especially strong praise for wildlife expertise and safe driving.

“The Safari was an incredible experience and our guide Felix was the best! He had many years experience leading tours, super knowledgeable about the ecology and wildlife, and he had a real knack for finding us the best animal sightings. PluRead more”

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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day 2: Crossing the highlands into Seronera
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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

12.5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

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

Set out from Arusha with a private guide and 4x4 vehicle for five days across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect elephant herds, lions, birds, open plains, and a crater floor packed with wildlife. Guides such as John, Joseph, Jackson, Muro, and Sixie have led highly praised trips, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“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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04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping - Day two: Crossing toward Serengeti and watching the sun go down
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04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping

13.04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $970

Join Crater Explorer Tours and Safaris for a four-day camping safari from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. You will visit Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with three meals a day, packed lunches, sunset at Naabi Hills, and guides such as Samuel, Charles, or Amuel depending on availability.

“Lodges were super nice, food was tasty. The tour was well organized, we didn't run into any issues. We saw an unbelievable amount of zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions and some rhinos and cheetas amongst others. Words cannot describe the sceneries we witnessed!”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $1,280

Spend five days on a small-group safari from Moshi or Arusha, with a full day in Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti, a Ngorongoro Crater game drive and a Mto wa Mbu village visit. Expect camping, shared safari transport, meals, Wi-Fi, drinking water and a maximum of six people.

“Around begining of the last year, I have decided to make a Safari trip in east Africa. After doing some research, soon I was sure that the option with Meru Slopes was very promising.”

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05 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara - Day 1: Tarangire and its elephant country
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05 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

15.05 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $1,180

This five-day safari links four major northern Tanzania parks, starting at Kilimanjaro Airport and ending in Arusha. Expect long game-drive days, picnic lunches, camping or lodge arrangements depending on your booking, and guides such as Charles, Samuel, Jackson, Tuma or David. Emmanuel handles trip planning and chef service on many departures.

“We had a memorable 5-day safari adventure in Tanzania, booked with Crater Explorer. From beginning to end, the experience went beyond our expectations. Emmanuel made it stress-free and easy to put everything together.”

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