Tarangire day trip · Sample itinerary
1-Day Elephant Safari
A same-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar into Tarangire elephant country, for travellers who want one full wildlife day without changing hotels.
Route at a glance
- 01Zanzibar
- 02Arusha
- 03Tarangire National Park
- 04Zanzibar
The shape of the trip
A complete route, with room for your own pace.
This day trip is designed for guests already staying in Zanzibar who want a real mainland safari without adding overnight logistics. You fly to Arusha, meet your private driver-guide and continue straight into Tarangire National Park for baobabs, open savannah and excellent elephant viewing before flying back to the island the same evening.
Price guide
Tour price
Per-person USD rates by group size. The final quote confirms dates, rooms and availability.
*Indicative cost per person in USD, excluding international airline tickets. Final quote depends on confirmed travel date, flight timing and availability.
Your day-by-day programme
See how each day unfolds.
This route is a starting point. We will confirm timings and stays for your departure.
Begin with hotel pickup in Zanzibar and a scheduled flight to Arusha. Your driver-guide meets you on arrival and drives through Maasai landscapes to Tarangire National Park. Spend the day game driving among baobabs, elephant herds, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and rich birdlife, with a picnic lunch served inside the park. In the late afternoon, return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for the flight back to Zanzibar and a hotel transfer on arrival.
Want to change the rhythm?
We can add nights, switch stays or reshape the route.
Clear before you book
What your proposal will cover.
We make the quote specific to your route, accommodation choice and travel dates. Nothing important should be left to guesswork.
Included in your tailored proposal
- Return domestic flights: Zanzibar → Arusha and Arusha/Kilimanjaro → Zanzibar
- All Tarangire National Park entry fees
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Picnic lunch and bottled drinking water during the game drive
- Airport and hotel transfers in Zanzibar and Arusha
- Government taxes and statutory charges
Plan for yourself
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and staff
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Good to know: We will explain the accommodation level, room setup, luggage considerations and transfer timing before you book.
Dates & availability
Designed for your dates and group.
We confirm the route after we know your travel window, party size and preferred comfort level. That keeps the proposal honest about seasonal availability and what is actually included.
Ask for dates and availabilityCan this route be changed?
Yes. These are well-tested starting points, not fixed departures. We can adjust nights, lodge style, internal flights and the order of parks around your dates and priorities.
When should I travel?
Every route has a different seasonal sweet spot. Tell us the month you have available and the wildlife moments you care about, and we will shape the route accordingly.
What will I receive before booking?
You will receive a tailored proposal that makes the route, accommodation, transfers, included meals and quote easy to review before you commit.
Ready when you are
Let's make this route yours.
Tell us the dates you have in mind, who is travelling and what you want to experience. We will shape the details from there.