Tarangire National Park
Giant baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in Tanzania.
What makes it special
Tarangire is the quiet favourite of many guides. Ancient baobab trees line the Tarangire River, and in the dry season hundreds of elephants gather along its banks. It is about two hours from Arusha, which makes it the perfect first or last stop on a safari.
- Large elephant herds by the river
- Baobab trees hundreds of years old
- More than 500 bird species
- Fewer vehicles than the Serengeti
- Easy first stop from Arusha
- Size
- About 2,850 km²
- Best time
- Jun–Oct for elephant herds; green and quiet the rest of the year
- Known for
- Elephants, baobabs, tree-climbing pythons, birdlife
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 nights
Our itineraries with Tarangire
Classic Safari6 Days Classic Safari in Tanzania
The essential northern circuit in under a week: Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and two nights in the Serengeti, flying out from the plains.
Classic Safari5 Days Tanzania's Treasure Safari
A short, rich loop through Tarangire's elephants, Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Classic Safari7 Days Ultimate Tanzania Safari
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, two nights in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater – the complete northern circuit at a comfortable pace.
Classic Safari8 Days Best of Tanzania Safari
Five parks plus a morning with the Hadzabe bushmen at Lake Eyasi – wildlife and culture in one well-paced week.
Safari + Zanzibar10 Days Ultimate Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
A Kilimanjaro day hike, Tarangire, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater – then three nights on the beach in Zanzibar.
Classic Safari10 Days Classic Tanzania Safari
The unhurried classic: two nights in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, three nights in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Plan your safari to Tarangire.
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