Tarangire National Park
This fantastic little park (2850 km²) is located within a relatively easy drive from Arusha (it's just over 100km south of the town on predominantly paved roads) and is a great alternative to visiting the far more popular, big alternatives like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater - particularly during June-October. During these months, part of the dry season, Tarangire boasts the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem and yet is probably the least visited of Tanzania's national parks - definitely worth looking at if you want to get off the beaten track and are limited to this specific time period.
Tarangire is good for birds, wildlife and walking safaris - environmentally it's a combination of open plain, riparian forest and has a source of permanent water (the Tarangire river), explaining the concentration of game during the dry months. There's more vegetation than in the Serengeti, with a good population of baobab trees and acacia scrub, supporting herds of 300+ elephant. The usual mix of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, impala and eland inhabit the park, and support a full house of predatory animals, although they're less used to human presence in this wilder park and are therefore slightly harder to find.
Private mobile camp Image © John Berry
Our Recommended Tours
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti NP - 10 days/9 nights
Fancy independance? Go it alone.
This intrepid self-drive safari is fully planned prior to your arrival. All private camp sites are pre-booked, you'll be given a fully equipped safari vehicle, maps and advice on where to stop for fuel, food and drink. Before you set off to explore the highlights of northern Tanzania, you'll enjoy a night in Arusha and a full briefing on what to do and where to go.
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti - 7 days / 6 nights
Pick of the best this safari takes in the main highlights of north Tanzania including Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Cross the paths of countless elephants, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and look-out for the elusive black rhino, leopard whilst enjoying the endless vistas.
The price shown is per person for all arrangements starting and ending in Arusha with comfortable full board lodge or camp accommodation throughout including a private guide/vehicle.
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