Tarangire National Park

National ParkFeatured Destination

Tarangire National Park

Tanzania 2,850 km² (1,100 mi²) Est. 1970

About Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania's most underrated safari destinations, renowned for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the life-giving Tarangire River that draws vast concentrations of wildlife during the dry season. Covering 2,850 square kilometers, it is the sixth-largest national park in Tanzania. The park's landscape is a mosaic of grassy floodplains, swamps, and dense woodland dotted with iconic baobab trees, some estimated to be over 1,000 years old. During the dry months from June to October, Tarangire rivals the Serengeti for wildlife density, with hundreds of elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and buffalo gathering along the river. It is also a birder's paradise with over 550 species recorded.

52

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

Common Occasional Rare

Best Time to Visit

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal

Climate Overview

Getting There

Tarangire is located about 120 kilometers southwest of Arusha, making it one of the most accessible parks on the northern circuit. The drive takes approximately 2 hours on good tarmac roads. Charter flights to Tarangire airstrip are also available.

Nearest Airport

Tarangire Airstrip

Nearest City

Arusha

Drive Time

2 hours

Safari Tours (52)

4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

5.0(1)·Alute Safaris

4 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Mid-Range•Mixed

Visits: Serengeti National Park • Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater

From

$1,400 /person

Alute Safaris

6-Day Serengeti Great Migration

6-Day Serengeti Great Migration

6 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Mid-Range•Mixed

Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1

From

$1,915 /person

Customizable

Jema Safaris

7-Day Drive & Fly Out Comfort Safari

7-Day Drive & Fly Out Comfort Safari

7 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1

From

$2,630 /person

Customizable

Jema Safaris

5-Day Ndutu Wildbeest Calving Migration

5-Day Ndutu Wildbeest Calving Migration

Apex Prowler Adventures

5 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Mid-Range•Mixed

Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park

From

$2,360 /person

Customizable

Apex Prowler Adventures

5-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari with Bush meals

5-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari with Bush meals

5 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Mid-Range•Lodge

Visits: Ngorongoro Crater • Tarangire National Park

From

$1,336 /person

Customizable

Jema Safaris

7-Day Wildbeest Calving Migration

7-Day Wildbeest Calving Migration

Apex Prowler Adventures

7 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Mid-Range•Mixed

Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park

From

$2,620 /person

Customizable

Apex Prowler Adventures

10-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Ultra Safari

10-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Ultra Safari

5.0(2)·Wookar Adventures

10 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Mid-Range•Lodge

Visits: Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Tarangire National Park

From

$3,450 /person

Customizable

Wookar Adventures

7-Day Serengeti Great Migration Calving Season

7-Day Serengeti Great Migration Calving Season

7 days•Tanzania•Private or group

Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park

From

$2,000 /person

Jasiri Safaris

4-Day Mid-Range Tanzania Family Safari

4-Day Mid-Range Tanzania Family Safari

Signature Safari

4 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Mid-Range•Lodge

Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Manyara National Park

From

$790 /person

Customizable

Signature Safari

8-Day Northern Tanzania Five-Park Camping Safari

8-Day Northern Tanzania Five-Park Camping Safari

Signature Safari

8 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Visits: Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Tarangire National Park +2

From

$1,500 /person

Customizable

Signature Safari

8-Day Northern Tanzania Wildlife Camping Safari

8-Day Northern Tanzania Wildlife Camping Safari

Signature Safari

8 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Budget•Camping

Visits: Serengeti National Park • Tarangire National Park • Lake Manyara National Park +1

From

$1,592 /person

Customizable

Signature Safari

5-Day Northern Tanzania Camping Safari

5-Day Northern Tanzania Camping Safari

Signature Safari

5 days•Tanzania•Private tour

Budget•Camping

Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park

From

$1,420 /person

Customizable

Signature Safari

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