Tarangire National Park
About Tarangire National Park
46
Safari Tours
4.4
Avg Rating
4/5
Big Five
56
Years Protected
Highlights
- Largest elephant herds in Tanzania, often numbering in the hundreds
- Iconic ancient baobab trees create a unique and photogenic landscape
- Less crowded than the Serengeti and Ngorongoro while offering excellent wildlife
- Outstanding bird watching with over 550 recorded species
- Easy to combine with other northern circuit parks
Considerations
- Wildlife disperses widely during the wet season, reducing sightings
- Tsetse flies can be bothersome in certain areas of the park
- Fewer luxury accommodation options compared to the Serengeti
- Limited predator sightings compared to the Serengeti or Ngorongoro
Wildlife
Big Five Status
Lion
occasional
Leopard
occasional
Elephant
common
Buffalo
common
Rhino
Not present
Notable Species
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Cape Buffalo
Common
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Kudu
Occasional
Impala
Common
Grant's Gazelle
Common
Kori Bustard
Occasional
Lilac-breasted Roller
Common
Rock Python
Rare
Best Time to Visit
Climate Overview
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Tarangire Airstrip
Nearest City
Arusha
Drive Time
2 hours
Safari Tours (46)
6-Day Big Five Safari Experience
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park
From
$1,850 /person
Customizable
11-Day Classic Serengeti Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Lake Manyara National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +2
From
$3,450 /person
Customizable
8-Day Tanzania Safari Wildlife
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park
From
$3,300 /person
Customizable
7-Day Great Migration Calving Season Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1
From
$2,150 /person
Customizable
10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
Visits: Lake Manyara National Park • Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1
From
$8,650 /person
8-Day Serengeti Adventure Big Cats Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
From
$4,760 /person
10-Day Tanzania Learning and Discovery Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
From
$7,650 /person
7-Day Tanzania Signature Safari & Culture
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
From
$4,790 /person
10-Day Tanzania Safari, Culture & Zanzibar Escape
Visits: Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Tarangire National Park +1
From
$5,231 /person
9-Day Migration Crossing Safari
Visits: Lake Manyara National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1
From
$6,885 /person
5-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Visits: Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park • Tarangire National Park
From
$1,600 /person
10-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Ultra Safari
Visits: Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Tarangire National Park
From
$3,450 /person
Customizable
Tarangire National Park
46 tours available