Large Elephant Herds
Tarangire is known for its elephants, which can be seen in family groups along the river and across the plains.
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Tarangire National Park
Elephants, ancient baobabs and open plains, within easy reach of Arusha.
Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, baobab-studded landscapes and its river, which draws wildlife during the dry months.
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Discover Tarangire
Baobabs, Elephants and the Tarangire River
Tarangire National Park lies south of Arusha and is one of the most scenic parks on the northern circuit. Giant baobab trees stand across rolling hills and grassy valleys.
The Tarangire River is the park's lifeline. During the dry season, animals concentrate along its banks, creating excellent wildlife viewing.
Because it is relatively close to Arusha, Tarangire works well as a first stop on a longer safari or as a shorter trip.
2,850 km²Approximate park area
ElephantsLarge herds
BaobabsIconic landscape
CloseTo Arusha
Highlights
What Makes Tarangire Special
A varied park with a character of its own.
Ancient Baobabs
Huge baobab trees give the park a distinctive look and provide beautiful backdrops for photography.
The Tarangire River
A dependable water source that gathers wildlife, especially as the dry season progresses.
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife of Tarangire
Beyond elephants, Tarangire supports lions, leopards, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest and several less common antelope species such as fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk.
The park is also excellent for birdwatching, with a wide variety of species recorded.
Elephants
Lions
Leopards
Giraffes
Zebra
Wildebeest
Fringe-eared Oryx
Birdlife
Things to Do
Experience Tarangire
Enjoy the park on game drives and in the surrounding landscape.
Game Drives
Explore river areas, swamps and open plains in a 4x4 vehicle with an experienced guide.
Photography
Baobabs, elephants and warm light make it a rewarding park for photographers.
Birdwatching
Look for raptors, hornbills, lovebirds and many other species.
Walking Safaris
Offered by selected camps with authorised guides, outside the park's main game-drive routes.
Night Drives
Some operators outside the park offer night drives for nocturnal wildlife.
Camp Stays
Stay close to the landscape in a lodge or tented camp.
When to Visit
The Best Time to Visit Tarangire
Your ideal travel period depends on the experiences and landscapes you want to enjoy.
The Dry Season
Often the best period for wildlife viewing, as animals gather along the river and vegetation is thinner.
The Green Season
The park turns green and birding is excellent, although wildlife can be more dispersed.
Plan Your Visit
Getting to Tarangire
Tarangire is roughly a few hours by road from Arusha, which makes it one of the easiest parks to reach on the northern circuit.
It combines well with Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
- Road access from Arusha.
- Works as a short trip or a first stop on a longer safari.
- Dry months offer the strongest concentration of wildlife.
- Check current park fees and accommodation availability before travel.
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