How to Get to Tarangire National Park from Arusha

How to Get to Tarangire National Park from Arusha. There are two major ways to get to Tarangire National Park from Arusha: by taking a short flight or a road transfer. Tarangire National Park is one of the best northern circuit Tanzanian national parks that many travellers get to visit on any Tanzanian safari tour. Famous for the large herds of elephants and giant ancient baobab trees, Tarangire National Park safaris promise amazing wildlife viewing experiences.

From your home country, flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is advised. You can also fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), depending on what international flights suit you, and then have a regional or domestic flight to JRO or even to Arusha Airport.

Getting to Tarangire National Park from Arusha by Air

Travellers can get to Tarangire National Park from Arusha by taking a short flight to Tarangire Kuro Airstrip. Domestic and charter flights are available. Flights are typically 1 hour or less. You can book your Arusha to Tarangire flights through different domestic airlines, including Coastal Aviation and Auric Air, among others. These you can book directly on the airlines’ portals or have your trusted tour operator handle it all for you.

It is important to note that domestic airlines have a weight restriction of usually not more than 20 kg per traveller. Planning for the same is highly advised; packing light, planning for extra luggage costs, or having your tour operator take some of the luggage by road to the park is advised.

Getting to Tarangire National Park by air is the fastest way to get to the park, a great opportunity for those travellers with limited time to spare or who prefer not taking the drive option or who are even simply looking for a flying safari experience. A flying safari allows you to see the park from up above, an experience that elevates your Africa safari.

While opting for a flight option to get to Tarangire, know that a significant price increase is expected. This is because of the flight fare, the fact that your guide would need to drive to Tarangire the day before, and also the extra luggage fees (I am pretty sure you are to pack more than 15 kg for your ultimate Tanzania safari).

Apart from Arusha, you can also fly to Tarangire National Park from Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Mafia Island, all Serengeti National Park airstrips, all Nyerere National Park airstrips, Lake Manyara, Kilimanjaro, Kigali, Entebbe, Chem Chem, Migori in Kenya, Pemba in Tanzania, and Tarime. You can check with Auric Air for the schedules, depending on your location. Expect high-priced fares for destinations like Tarime, Kigali, Entebbe, and Mafia Island.

How to Get to Tarangire National Park from Arusha by Road

It is only about 140km from Arusha to the Tarangire gate. This is about 2 hours of road transfer. It is a comfortable, approximately 2-hour drive from Arusha to the Tarangire Park entrance gate. Only the last 7km is not tarmacked. With your well-maintained and comfortable safari Land Cruiser, a drive-in safari in Tarangire is the best option because the distance is not so significant, and the drive is quite smooth. During the drive, travellers get a chance to enjoy the scenic views of the changing landscapes and the communities of Tanzania; watch the people go about their day, passing markets; and so much more.

Because of the short distance and ease of access, a 1 day Tarangire National Park trip is a common and much sought-after short Tanzania safari tour by travellers who do not have much time to spare on a multiple-day safari in Tanzania.

Tarangire National Park is a beautiful park that is often combined with other Tanzania national parks. This is also because of the fact that it aids in breaking the long transfers between these parks. These include Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, especially.

It is only about 2.5 hours from Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park and only about 3 hours from Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. A 3-day Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara safari is a common short Tanzania safari tour because of these short distances, especially for travellers with not so much time to spare. It is about 6 hours from Tarangire to Serengeti National Park.

Irrespective of what option you choose to get to Tarangire National Park from Arusha and beyond, reach out to us to create a memorable Tarangire National Park safari for you, any time of the year.