Northern safari circuit

Overview

The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is made up of low hills on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, with acacia woodland, giant African baobab trees and large swamps in the south. River and swamps act like a magnet for wild animals during the dry season, and Tarangire is reputed to hold some of the largest elephant herds in Africa.

Tarangire is also home to one of Tanzania’s healthiest lion populations, plus greater kudu, fringe-eared oryx and ashy starlings.

Highlights

  • Huge elephant herds
  • Ancient baobab trees
  • Lions and occasional leopards
  • Greater kudu and oryx

Where it is

Lake Manyara NPArusha NPL. ManyaraMt MeruGreat Rift ValleyKilimanjaro Airport (JRO)KaratuMto wa MbuMakuyuni★Tarangire⚑Arusha50 km
  1. ★Tarangire
  2. ⚑Arusha
  • Drive from Arusha
  • National park / conservation area
Illustrative map — roads and distances are approximate.

Seasons

Dry season (June–October)

Short grass and animals gathered near water — the easiest game viewing.

Short rains (November–December)

Brief showers, green plains and fewer visitors.

Green season (January–March)

Lush landscapes, newborn animals and active predators.

Long rains (April–May)

Quiet and green; some roads are muddier.

Trips that visit Tarangire National Park

Lion resting on a tree branch Safari 3 days

Rafiki Safari – 3 Days

Tarangire National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara National Park

Tailor-madeOn request

All safaris