Classic wildlife safari
7-Day Serengeti Safari
The classic northern circuit: Tarangire's elephants, three nights in the Serengeti and a full day in Ngorongoro Crater.
From $1,890 per person sharing View safari
National Park · Northern Tanzania
Tarangire National Park
Giant baobabs and big elephant herds.
About Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is centred on the Tarangire River and is famous for its baobab trees, some of them centuries old, and for large elephant herds that gather along the river in the dry season.
Besides elephants you can see giraffes, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, impala and the occasional lion or leopard. Birdlife is varied, with raptors, hornbills and many species of weaver and bee-eater.
Tarangire is easy to reach from Arusha, which makes it ideal for a first or last stop on a safari, or as a stand-alone short trip.
Highlights & attractions
- Baobab-studded landscape
- Elephant herds along the river
- Swamps and seasonal pools
- Rich birdlife
- Optional walking safaris outside the park
Wildlife you may see
Things to do
Best time to visit
Peak season: Jun to Oct
The dry season from June to October is the best time for game viewing, as animals concentrate near the river. Elephants can be seen year-round.
During the wet months, from November to May, the park is green and beautiful, birds are plentiful and visitors are fewer, though animals are more dispersed.
Travel information
- About two to three hours by road from Arusha.
- Pack sun protection; there is limited shade on game drives.
- Tsetse flies can be a nuisance in some areas. Light, neutral colours help.
- Fits naturally between Arusha and Lake Manyara or Ngorongoro.
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Safaris
Safaris that include Tarangire National Park
Family safari
5-Day Family Safari Adventure
A relaxed family itinerary with shorter drives, walking in Arusha National Park and plenty of time to explore.
From $1,150 per person sharing View safari
Safari & beach
10-Day Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape
Six days on safari in the northern parks, then four relaxing nights on the Zanzibar coast.
From $2,950 per person sharing View safari
Classic wildlife safari
3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari
A short safari for travellers with limited time: elephants and baobabs, then a day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
From $690 per person sharing View safari
Classic wildlife safari
4-Day Northern Circuit Safari
Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro in four days. A compact tour of the northern circuit's variety.
From $890 per person sharing View safari
Day trips
Excursions nearby
Day excursion
Tarangire National Park Day Trip
Elephants and baobabs on a long day from Arusha, with a picnic lunch by the river.
From $220 per person View details
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