3-Day Tarangire Walking Safari
A private 3-day safari from Arusha to Tarangire National Park that adds what a vehicle cannot: walks through the bush with an armed park ranger, between game drives among Tarangire's elephants and baobabs.
Slow Down and Walk
On foot the bush feels different. You notice tracks in the sand, dung that tells you who passed in the night, birds you would drive past, and the smell of wild sage. An armed Tarangire park ranger leads every walk, with your guide alongside, and keeps a safe distance from large animals.
Day 2 has a long morning walk of more than four hours, with a game drive in the afternoon; day 3 has a shorter walk before the drive back to Arusha. Tarangire is best known for its large elephant herds, especially in the dry season from about June to October, when the animals gather along the Tarangire River.
Only one day? See the Tarangire Day Trip →
Why Travellers Choose It
- A long walk and a short walk in Tarangire, led by an armed park ranger
- Game drives among elephant herds and baobab trees
- Two nights at a lodge near the park, full board
- Private vehicle and driver-guide from Arusha
- A night game drive on request, where permitted
What to bring
- Closed walking shoes and long trousers
- Neutral-coloured clothes (no white or bright colours)
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sun cream
- Binoculars
Read our park guides: Tarangire National Park
Route Map
- By road
- Day of the trip
- Arusha
Lines show the order of travel, not the exact roads.
We collect you from your hotel in Arusha in the morning for the drive of about two and a half hours to Tarangire. You spend the afternoon on a game drive, then go to your lodge near the park.
Overnight: Lodge near Tarangire National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast you set out on foot with an armed park ranger for a long walk of more than four hours, reading tracks and watching game from a safe distance. Back at the lodge you rest through the midday heat, then head out on an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Lodge near Tarangire National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A shorter walk of one to four hours in the cool of the morning, then the drive back to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Price Per Person — Private Safari
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $1,535 |
| 2 People | $1,180 |
| 3 People | $1,065 |
| 4 People | $1,005 |
| 5 People | $970 |
| 6 People | $945 |
Price per person in US dollars, by the number of people travelling together, sharing rooms. Groups of more than 6: price on request.
Trip Notes
- Start & end: your hotel in Arusha
- Private safari: your group only, on the dates you choose
- Walks are for guests aged 12 and over (the park's walking fees start at 12)
- Lodge named when we confirm availability
- Prices may change if park fees change
Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and a professional driver-guide
- Tarangire National Park entry fees
- Walking safari fees and the armed park ranger
- 2 nights at a lodge near the park, full board
- Drinking water
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha
Excludes
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania's compulsory inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors (44 US dollars per person, from 1 October 2026)
- Night game drive (on request)
- Tips for your guide, the ranger and lodge staff
- Drinks not included in the lodge's meal plan
- Any government increase in park fees or taxes after booking
Questions Travellers Ask
Is a walking safari safe?
Every walk is led by an armed park ranger who knows the area and keeps a safe distance from large animals. You walk in single file, quietly, and follow the ranger's instructions at all times.
How fit do I need to be?
The walks are at an easy pace on mostly flat ground, but the long walk lasts more than four hours in the heat. Average fitness is enough.
Can children join?
The park's walking safari fees start at 12 years, so we plan walks for guests aged 12 and over. Younger children can join the game drives.
Can we do a night game drive?
Only where the park allows it, usually from lodges with permission. Tell us when you book and we will check; the park fee is 59 US dollars per person.
When is the best time?
June to October, the dry season, when elephants and other animals gather along the Tarangire River and the grass is short.
