Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

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Sleeping and relaxing lions in a tree - Shutterstock / Gunter Nuyts
Tanzania|Africa
88
Wildlife
80
Access
78
Stay
72
Safety
91
Photo
78
Crowds
66
Cost
77
Birding

Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania's most rewarding dry-season safari parks, where baobab landscapes, the Tarangire River, elephant herds, and lower crowd pressure than Serengeti or Ngorongoro create a very strong all-round wildlife destination. It is strongest for travelers who want elephants, classic East African mammal diversity, and very photogenic dry-country scenery.

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Wildlife Species

Elephant herds

Common

Mammal · Best time: Dry season

Lion, leopard, and cheetah

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning and evening

Giraffe, zebra, and antelope diversity

Common

Mammal · Best time: All day

Raptors and dry-country birds

Uncommon

Bird · Best time: Morning

Geography

Terrain
River, open savanna, baobab woodland, marshes, dry-country plains
Elevation
Low to moderate savanna uplands
Climate
Tropical savanna
Area
About 2850 km2

Weather

Best Months
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. Temperature
14-33°C
Rainfall
Dry season is the key viewing period as wildlife gathers along the river
Humidity
30-75%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport with overland safari access

Straightforward on Tanzania''s northern circuit

Transport
  • Game drives along Tarangire River
  • Baobab and elephant photography trip
  • Combined northern Tanzania safari

Where to Stay

Safari lodges and tented camps in Tarangire

Mid-range to Premium

Lodge or Camp · Close to major wildlife sectors

Karatu and Arusha safari stays

Budget to Premium

Hotel or Lodge · Used within longer circuits

Location

-4.0000, 36.0000View larger map

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