Northern Circuit · Tarangire National Park
Tarangire: Elephants beneath the baobabs
Famous for its great elephant herds, ancient baobabs and distinctive landscapes, Tarangire offers a quieter side of the northern safari circuit.
In the dry season the Tarangire River becomes the only permanent water for miles around, drawing hundreds of elephants along with zebra, wildebeest, eland and buffalo.
Giant baobab trees, some over a thousand years old, give the park a look all its own. It is a wonderful first stop that eases you into safari life just two hours from Arusha.
Key facts
- Size: 2,850 km²
- From Arusha: ≈2 hours
- Best time: Jun–Oct
- Ideal stay: 1–2 nights
Highlights
- Huge elephant herds
- Ancient baobabs
- Tarangire River
- Tree-climbing pythons
- Birding paradise
Wildlife you may see
Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Zebra, Giraffe, Eland, Fringe-eared oryx
Journeys visiting Tarangire
- 3 Days Tanzania Wildlife Escape
- 6 Days Budget Camping Safari
- 7 Days Ultimate Northern Tanzania
- 9 Days Great Tanzania Wildlife
- 4 Days Tanzania Comfort Escape
- 5 Days Classic Northern Tanzania
- 6 Days Signature Serengeti
- 7 Days Slow Safari Experience
- 8 Days Tanzania Grand Safari
- 10 Days Ultimate Tanzania Journey
- 5 Days Luxury Wildlife Journey
- 6 Days Luxury Safari
- 8 Days Luxury Lodge Safari
- 6 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari
- 10 Days Signature Migration Experience
- 10 Days Safari & Zanzibar Honeymoon
- 12 Days Kilimanjaro & Safari