Getting to Tarangire National Park – Flights, Drives & Transfers
Tarangire National Park is easily accessible as part of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, often combined with visits to Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. The main gateway to safaris is through Arusha, located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which is the primary international entry point for visitors. Another option is to fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, then connect to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
From Arusha, the park entrance is approximately a 2-hour drive covering around 120 kilometers. The route mostly consists of well-maintained paved roads, with only the final 7 kilometers being unpaved. The drive offers scenic views and is commonly used by safari travelers heading to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, or Ngorongoro.
Regular domestic flights and charters operate between Arusha, Serengeti, and Tarangire, with airlines including Coastal Aviation, Air Excel, Regional Air, Safari Air Link, Auric Air, Air Tanzania, Precision Air, ZanAir, and As Salaam Air. These flights are often booked as part of safari packages.
For ground transport, travelers can:
- Hire private transfers or 4x4 rentals for flexible travel
- Use shuttle services offered by tour operators
- Self-drive for adventurous visitors (4x4 recommended due to road conditions near the park)
Visitors should also be aware of passport, visa, and other entry requirements before traveling.
Tarangire Safaris to inspire your journey.
2-Day Tanzania Leisure Safari
Your adventure begins with a morning drive to Tarangire Park, The herds of elephants and stunning landscapes. You'll be immersed in its diverse ecosystems, including vast savannahs, seasonal swamps, Tarangire River. On Day 2, you’ll drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred as to the “Eden of Africa.” This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a massive volcanic caldera, home to an incredible variety of wildlife animals, including the "Big Five" lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos.
4-Day Safari in Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangrire NP
You will embark on a journey to Tarangire, the perfect locale for exploring Tanzania's diverse bird species and great African elephants. You'll explore the Serengeti, the nation's oldest, largest, and world heritage national park. Then venture into the renowned Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as "Africa's Garden of Eden." This friendly tour promises awe-inspiring views, guiding you through the wonders of Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
3-Day Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara NP
On this safari you will visit Lake Manyara National Park, situated in the Rift Valley region. The park is known for its amazing tree-climbing lions. You will also visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants and its baobab trees. You will then visit the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the major attractions of an African safari. It's the world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera, and is indeed the flagship tourist attraction of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
4-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Experience
On this four-day lodge safari, you will visit Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. The seasonal sight of thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the grassland savannah is something to behold and is surely one of Africa’s natural wonders. You will be rewarded with beautiful landscapes, an animal-filled crater, and thousands of flamingos on this tour.
5-Day Budget-Private Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire
On this most in-demand safari offered by top rated tour operator, you will visit the great Serengeti National Park. Lake Manyara National Park, a national park in Tanzania situated in the Rift Valley region, is known to have amazing tree-climbing lions. You will also visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its herds of elephants and baobab trees. Finally, you will visit Ngorongoro, one of the main attractions of an African safari.
3-Day Safari from Zanzibar, Tarangire Ngorongoro Manyara
You'll venture on a safari from the pristine beaches of Zanzibar to the heart of Tanzania's wildlife sanctuaries. This exclusive tour takes you through the iconic Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater national parks, offering unparalleled opportunities to witness the Big Five in their natural habitat. You'll be immersed in comfort with hand-picked accommodations and expert guidance. From the moment you're picked up at your Zanzibar hotel, you can go to the mainland for a safari.