Tarangire National Park is one of the national parks found in the northern safari circuit in Tanzania. The name Tarangire 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. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south of the park. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania’s dry season. This park is well known as the elephant paradise due to high densities of elephants.

Attractions 

Tarangire national park has large number of species of migratory birds, large herds of elephants, various tree species including the baobab also other wildlife are there such as impala, zebras, leopards, lions, wildebeest and hartebeest. The wild dogs are only seen once in a while.

Activities 

There are lot of activities to be done at Tarangire national park; such as bird watching, game drive, guided walking safaris and visiting Maasai villages.

The Elephant Playground,’ as Tarangire is sometimes called, provides a spectacular destination for a memorable day-trip. Huge herds of elephant are a distinctive feature of Tarangire, but the grassland, swamps and floodplains found here are home to big cats, giraffe, baboons and hippo – plus many, many more species. Tree-climbing lions and rock pythons are other local specialities. Your afternoon game drive will seek out the varied animal and birdlife at Tarangire, a Tanzanian hidden gem, before you return to Arusha.

• Alcoholic beverages, sodas and items of a personal nature
• Laundry Service.
• Pre & Post Safari Accommodation in  Arusha
• Flights
• Travel Insurance
• Other safari add-ons
• Tips to the driver guide.