Tarangire National Park

About Tarangire National Park

Tarangire is northern Tanzania's quiet giant — a park of ancient baobabs, red-earth riverbeds and some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa.

In the dry season the Tarangire River becomes the only reliable water for miles, drawing wildlife in extraordinary numbers — elephant herds of several hundred, big lion prides and rare dry-country species like fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk. With far fewer visitors than its famous neighbours, Tarangire feels like a well-kept secret.

Why Visit

• Huge elephant herds — sometimes 300 strong
• Iconic baobab landscapes and red-dust light
• Excellent dry-season game concentrations
• Quieter than Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Things To Do

• Game drives along the Tarangire River
• Walking safaris in the southern wilderness zones
• Birdwatching around the Silale Swamp
• Night drives in bordering concessions
• Photography among the giant baobabs