Tarangire National Park - Tanzania

Tarangire. A gathering of Giants in a picture perfect African landscape. The Undulating savannah woodland, dotted with majestic baobabs- many of which are estimated to be over 2000 years old. Tarangire is home to the largest Elephant population in northern Tanzania safari circuit. And as the dust blows on the dry plains, game viewing is nothing less than breathtaking. Late in the dry season, the park hosts the highest density of wildlife of almost anywhere in Africa.

The absence of lakes is the secret to the abundance of wildlife. The Tarangire River is the only permanent source of water, besides Silale swamp, an arm of the main river. It flows northwards throughout the length of the park and forms a life –providing artery for visiting wild animals. When the blazing sun vaporizes the last drops of moisture from the plains in early June- this is where the animals return one after the other.

Most wildlife in Tarangire gathers in the central and the northern areas of the park. The sight of thousands of Zebra and Wildebeest is an unforgettable safari experience. It provides a feeding frenzy for the Lions, the parks most abundant residents – Leopards and Spotted Hyenas, which eagerly await their chance to hunt.
The Oryx is also found in Tarangire. And for the elusive Wild dog and the long Necked Gerenuk are rare sightings at Tarangire. There are about 500 Species of different birds at Tarangire.

•  Tarangire was established in 1970 and covers an area of 2850 Kms Square
• Tarangire lies at an altitude of 900 – 1100 Meters above sea level
• The dry season at Tarangire lasts from June to October. The wet season lasts from November to May with January and February having less rainfall
• Best times for safari in Tarangire is August to October when there is migratory wildlife. However there is abundant resident Wildlife all year round
• Tarangire is easily accessible by road or air. 114 Kms from Arusha on a good tarmac road
  * Flying into Tarangire is by the various Scheduled flights or chartered flights.

We have various accommodations at Tarangire National Park. From Luxury to mid-range. Below are some of the accommodations available.