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faq.subtitle Tarangire National Park
Peak season (Jun-Oct, Dec-Feb): $59 adults, $18 children. Low season (Mar-May): $53 adults. Children under 5 free. Electronic payment only - no cash at gates.
June-October (dry season) is best. Animals concentrate around Tarangire River. Largest elephant herds July-September. Thinner vegetation = easier spotting. November-May has fewer tourists but some rain.
Elephants (3,000+ - largest concentration in Tanzania), lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo. Over 550 bird species. Famous for tree-climbing pythons and lions in baobab trees.
Yes, day trips from Arusha are common (118km, ~2 hours). However, overnight stays allow early morning and evening game drives when animals are most active. Most tours combine with Lake Manyara or Ngorongoro.
Да, с 30 января 2025 года виза оформляется ТОЛЬКО онлайн заранее (e-Visa). Визы по прилёту больше не выдаются. Стоимость $50 за однократную визу на 90 дней. Оформление занимает до 10 дней. Сайт: visa.immigration.go.tz
Карты МИР не работают в Танзании. Везите наличные USD (новые купюры 2013+ года). На воротах парка принимают ТОЛЬКО электронные платежи (карты Visa/Mastercard или M-Pesa), наличные не принимаются.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Tarangire National Park
Electronic payment only at park gates. Cash not accepted. Bring Visa/Mastercard or set up M-Pesa in advance.
Best viewing: early morning (6-9am) and late afternoon (4-6pm). Midday heat makes animals rest in shade.
Bring binoculars. Tarangire is famous for birds - over 550 species. Also great for spotting tree-climbing lions.
Keep windows closed when elephants approach. Give elephants right of way - they can charge if threatened. Never get out of vehicle.
Комбинируйте с другими парками: Тарангире + озеро Маньяра + Нгоронгоро — классический 3-дневный маршрут из Аруши.
Профилактика малярии рекомендуется. Тарангире находится в зоне риска. Используйте репелленты и одежду с длинными рукавами вечером.
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5000 TSh~1.9 $
Taxi in Arusha (nearest city). Base fare 5000 TZS, then ~3000 TZS/km. Prices are negotiable, no meters. From Arusha to Tarangire park from 150 USD
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500 TSh~0.19 $
Dalla dalla minibus. Short trips 500-1000 TZS, longer routes up to 2000 TZS. No public transport goes directly to Tarangire park, nearest stop is Makuyuni town
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
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location.transport.taxi | 5000 TSh ~1.9 $ | — | Taxi in Arusha (nearest city). Base fare 5000 TZS, then ~3000 TZS/km. Prices are negotiable, no meters. From Arusha to Tarangire park from 150 USD |
location.transport.bus | 500 TSh ~0.19 $ | — | Dalla dalla minibus. Short trips 500-1000 TZS, longer routes up to 2000 TZS. No public transport goes directly to Tarangire park, nearest stop is Makuyuni town |
Daily Budget
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
25000 - 45000 TZS
~35000 $
Restaurant dinner
50000 - 100000 TZS
~75000 $
Breakfast
15000 - 25000 TZS
~20000 $
Street Food
Local dish
5000 - 10000 TZS
~7500 $
Drinks
Coffee
5000 - 10000 TZS
~7500 $
Beer in bar
8000 - 15000 TZS
~11500 $
Local beer
3000 - 5000 TZS
~4000 $
Imported beer
8000 - 12000 TZS
~10000 $
Wine bottle
60000 - 120000 TZS
~90000 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
18000 - 22000 TZS
~20000 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1000 - 2000 TZS
~1500 $
Cigarettes
6000 - 10000 TZS
~8000 $
Weekly groceries
120000 - 200000 TZS
~160000 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
35000 - 55000 TZS / night
~45000 $
Hostel private room
70000 - 110000 TZS / night
~90000 $
Guesthouse
100000 - 180000 TZS / night
~140000 $
Hotel 2★
130000 - 220000 TZS / night
~175000 $
Hotel 3★
260000 - 450000 TZS / night
~355000 $
Hotel 4★
520000 - 900000 TZS / night
~710000 $
Hotel 5★
1300000 - 3900000 TZS / night
~2600000 $
Boutique hotel
780000 - 1300000 TZS / night
~1040000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercard
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rare
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M-PesaTigo PesaAirtel Money
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Cash needed for local transport and villages. Cards only at lodges. Park gates: electronic payment only (no cash). ATMs in Arusha only.
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Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). 1 USD ≈ 2,610 TZS. USD accepted for tourism. Exchange money in Arusha before visiting park. Bring new USD bills (2013+).
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10%
Tipping expected. Safari drivers: $15-20/day. Guides: $10-15/day. Lodge staff: $5-10/day. Split at end of trip.
