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Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Tanzania · Safari destination

Tarangire National Park safari

Famous for huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

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Overview

About Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, it is located in Manyara Region. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season.

Landscape

Granite ridges, river valley, and swamps. Dominated by Baobab and Acacia.

Highlights

  • Large herds of Elephants
  • Iconic Baobab Trees
  • Tarangire River wildlife concentration
  • Tree-climbing lions (occasional)
  • Ornithologist's paradise (550+ bird species)

When to go

Best time to visit Tarangire National Park

The prime months are July, August, September, October — but every season has something to offer. Here's what to expect month by month.

June

Excellent

Dry season starts, animals migrate to river.

July

Peak

Excellent game viewing along river.

August

Peak

Peak wildlife concentration.

September

Peak

Peak wildlife concentration.

October

Peak

Peak wildlife concentration.

November

Good

Rains disperse animals.

December

Good

Green season, better for birds.

January

Good

Green season.

February

Good

Green season.

March

Quieter

Long rains.

April

Quieter

Long rains.

May

Quieter

Long rains.