Tarangire National Park
Explore Tanzania's Gems
Explore Tanzania's Gems
Northern Tanzania
Tarangire is a park of superlatives. One of Tanzania's best-kept secrets, it boasts one of the highest concentrations of elephants in all of Africa.
Herds numbering in the hundreds gather along the Tarangire River during the dry season. Dominating the horizon are ancient baobab trees—some over 1,000 years old—standing sentinel over the golden savannah.
Park Area
Bird Species
Best: Jun–Oct
Est. 1970
Highlights
Home to some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. Hundreds gather at the Tarangire River during the dry season.
Towering baobabs—some over 1,000 years old—scatter the landscape. You might spot pythons swinging from their branches.
With over 550 bird species, spot the yellow-collared lovebird, Kori bustard, and lilac-breasted roller.
While elephants are the stars, Tarangire is also home to lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, and the rare fringe-eared oryx.
Join a guided walking safari to explore the bush on foot. Track animals and learn about medicinal plants.
Spot aardvarks, genets, porcupines, and bushbabies after dark. A completely different world awakens.
Unique safari add-ons beyond the Big Five
Spot aardvarks, genets, porcupines, and bushbabies after dark. A completely different world awakens.
Explore the bush on foot with armed guides. Track elephants, learn about baobab ecology, and discover medicinal plants.
Float over the savannah at sunrise, watching elephant herds and baobabs from above before landing for a bush breakfast.
Meet local Maasai communities near the park. Visit bomas, learn about pastoral life, and witness traditional jumping dances.
550+ species make Tarangire a birder's paradise. Spot the yellow-collared lovebird, Kori bustard, and lilac-breasted roller.
Capture iconic baobab silhouettes at sunset, massive elephant herds, and dramatic skies during golden hour.
Plan Your Visit
Peak season for elephant viewing. Animals congregate at the Tarangire River, and the dry grass makes wildlife easier to spot.
Lush landscapes, migratory birds, and fewer visitors. The park is quieter and the scenery is stunning with wildflowers.
