DESTINATION GUIDE // TANZANIA
Tarangire National Park
Ancient baobabs and the largest elephant herds on the northern circuit, gathered along a river that never dries.
2,850 km2
PARK AREA
300+
ELEPHANTS IN A HERD
120 km
FROM ARUSHA
Jun-Oct
BEST MONTHS
550+
BIRD SPECIES
Quick answer: Tarangire National Park covers 2,850 square kilometres in northern Tanzania, about 120 km southwest of Arusha. The Tarangire River runs through it year round, which draws enormous elephant herds through the dry season. It is known for baobab trees and for having the highest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti in that season.
OVERVIEW AND LOCATION
Tarangire National Park At A Glance
Tarangire is often treated as a one night stop on the way to the Serengeti, which undersells it. Between June and October the river is the only reliable water for miles and the concentration of elephant, buffalo, zebra and wildebeest along it rivals anywhere in Tanzania. The baobabs give the landscape a character quite different from the open plains further north.
| Detail | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Location | Manyara Region, northern Tanzania |
| Distance from Arusha | Approximately 120 km, 2 hours by road |
| Size | 2,850 km2 |
| Established | 1970 |
| Known for | Elephant herds, baobab trees, tree climbing pythons |
| Best paired with | Ngorongoro and the Serengeti on the northern circuit |
WILDLIFE AND ACTIVITIES
What You Will See and Do
Elephant Concentrations
Dry season herds of 300 or more gather along the river. Tarangire has one of the densest elephant populations anywhere in Tanzania.
Baobab Landscape
Huge, ancient baobabs dominate the skyline and give the park a look unlike any other on the northern circuit.
Dry Season Density
From June the river becomes the only water for a wide area, pulling in zebra, wildebeest, eland and the predators that follow them.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
When To Go
| Months | What to expect | Crowds |
|---|---|---|
| Jun to Oct | Dry, huge herds along the river, best viewing | High |
| Nov to Dec | Short rains, herds disperse, quiet and green | Low |
| Jan to Feb | Warm and dry, good birding | Medium |
| Mar to May | Long rains, much game leaves the park | Low |
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