Tarangire National Park
where elephants roam among baobabs
Some of the highest elephant densities in Tanzania, ancient baobab trees, and the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem — a dry‑season paradise.
2,850 km² of wilderness
Located 118 km (75 miles) southwest of Arusha, Tarangire is a popular stop on the northern safari circuit. An easy drive from Arusha or Lake Manyara on a surfaced road to within 7 km of the main entrance gate — and from there, you can continue to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.
Elephants & baobabs
Families of up to 300 elephants dig for underground streams in dry river beds. They play around ancient baobab trunks and strip acacia bark for their afternoon meal. Sparse vegetation, strewn with baobab and acacia, makes Tarangire uniquely beautiful.
Dry season concentration
Migratory herds
Before the rains, gazelles, wildebeests, zebras, and giraffes migrate to Tarangire’s scrub plains. They crowd shrinking lagoons — a smorgasbord for predators. It’s the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem.
Predators & climbers
Lions and leopards lounge in sausage tree branches, their tails disguised by hanging fruit. Pythons climb trees too. Dry‑country antelope like fringe‑eared oryx and gerenuk are regularly found here.
From ostriches to lovebirds
Kori bustards (heaviest flying bird), ostriches (largest bird), and ground hornbills roam drier ground. Look for screeching flocks of dazzling yellow‑collared lovebirds, and the rufous‑tailed weaver and ashy starling — endemic to north‑central Tanzania’s dry savannah.
Termite mounds & duets
Disused termite mounds are frequented by colonies of endearing dwarf mongoose. Pairs of red‑and‑yellow barbet draw attention with their loud, clockwork‑like duetting — a soundtrack of the savannah.
Essential information
📍 Location & access
118 km (75 miles) southwest of Arusha. Easy drive from Arusha or Lake Manyara on a surfaced road to within 7 km of the main entrance gate. Can continue to Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
🏕️ Accommodation
Two lodges, one tented lodge, two luxury tented camps inside the park; another half‑dozen exclusive lodges and tented camps immediately outside. Several camp sites in and around the park.
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