Discover Tarangire National Park, a Tanzanian safari gem just 120 km from Arusha. Renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, this 2,850 km² park offers thrilling game drives, walking safaris, and over 550 bird species. Perfect for an unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure
Crowned Africa’s Leading Elephant Paradise National Park 2025, Tarangire National Park is a must-visit for lovers of these majestic grey giants. Spanning 2,850 km², this Tanzanian gem captivates with its vast wildlife, iconic baobab trees, and rich cultural experiences waiting to be explored.
At Africa Travel Bureau, we invite you to discover Tarangire National Park, recognized as one of Tanzania’s most captivating wildlife havens. Tarangire boasts the largest concentrations of elephants in the world, especially during the dry season when herds of up to 300 can be seen at the Tarangire River. Combined with vast landscapes dotted by ancient baobab trees, your Tarangire safari will immerse you in raw, majestic nature.
Tarangire is famed for its iconic giant baobab trees—some over 300 years old—which stand as sentinels across its sweeping plains. These baobabs not only create dramatic vistas, but serve wildlife in the dry season: elephants sometimes use them as water sources when they extract moisture. With Africa Travel Bureau, you’ll get up close to this relationship between flora and fauna, enhancing both your photographic and wildlife-study experience.
More than just elephants, Tarangire is a paradise for bird lovers. Over 550 bird species inhabit the park, including parrot flocks, hornbills, lilac-breasted rollers, Kori bustards, eagles, and vultures. Big cats like lions, leopards, and cheetahs prowl in the grasslands, swamps and woodlands, while giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras roam free. With Africa Travel Bureau, your safari is tailored so you don’t miss these lesser-known treasures of Tarangire’s ecosystem.
Tarangire unfolds in a tapestry of rolling hills, seasonal swamps, floodplains and classic savannah dotted with baobabs. Unlike more crowded parks, Tarangire offers a sense of solitude and authenticity—where you feel the wilderness around you without overwhelming numbers. Africa Travel Bureau designs your itinerary to maximize those quiet moments of connection with nature, whether at sunrise over termite mounds or sunset by the riverbank.
To get the most from Tarangire, Africa Travel Bureau recommends visiting during the dry season, from June to October, when wildlife concentrates around the Tarangire River—the park’s main source of fresh water—and animal sightings are at their best. During the rainy season (March to May), parts of the park become difficult to access due to black cotton soils, though this is also when landscapes turn lush and birds flock in abundance. We’ll help you choose the timing based on your priorities—wildlife density or dramatic scenic beauty.
Tarangire is conveniently located; it’s approximately 2.5 hours from Arusha, making it an accessible first or middle stop on a northern Tanzania safari circuit. Many travelers also combine it with nearby parks like Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. On top of game drives, Africa Travel Bureau offers exclusive experiences in Tarangire—walking safaris, night drives, Maasai village visits, or balloon safaris—depending on your lodge.Your guide knows which sections of Tarangire (north vs. remote south) offer the best wildlife concentrations and scenic beauty to match your safari style.
