Tarangire National Park
Baobabs, river valleys and Tanzania's great elephant herds.
Tarangire National Park lies in Tanzania's Manyara Region and takes its name from the river that runs through it. In the dry months that river is the lifeline for wildlife across the surrounding ecosystem.
When water elsewhere disappears, thousands of animals — including some of Tanzania's largest elephant herds — move into Tarangire. The park is also known for its old baobab trees and the long-distance wildebeest and zebra movements that define the ecosystem.
Key facts
- Area:
- 2,850 km²
- Location:
- Manyara Region, northern Tanzania
- Established:
- 1970
- Water source:
- Tarangire River
- Ecosystem:
- Tarangire Ecosystem
- Famous for:
- Baobabs & elephant herds
Best time to visit
- Best Time
- July to November — dry season brings wildlife to the Tarangire River
- High Season
- June to October — the busiest months
- Best Weather
- June to October — dry, sunny days
Tarangire is at its best in the dry months, roughly July to November, when animals gather along the river. Outside that window wildlife disperses with the rains and game drives become quieter.
Best time by month
Higher % = better viewing
Climate
Located at a slightly lower elevation than the Serengeti, Tarangire is generally a bit warmer and famous for its massive dry-season elephant herds.
Units: mm
Units: °C
Climate data represents 30-year historical averages for the Tarangire region. Actual weather may vary. Data sourced from public meteorological records.
Wildlife
- 90%
Buffalo
Elephant
Wildebeest
Zebra - 65%
Giraffe
Hippo
Lion - 15%
Hyena - 5%
Cheetah
Leopard - 2%
Wild Dog - 0%
Black RhinoWhite Rhino
Highlights
- ✓Large elephant herds along the Tarangire River
- ✓Ancient baobab trees
- ✓Tarangire River Circuit game drives
- ✓Dry-season wildlife concentrations (July–November)
- ✓Birdlife, including hornbills and raptors
Photos
Tours visiting Tarangire
3 daysMax 6Join-in group3 Days Ngorongoro, Manyara, Tarangire
Three iconic parks in three days — UNESCO Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire.
€767
per adult · incl. taxes & national park fees
4 daysMax 6Join-in group4 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire
The classic northern circuit — Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
€998
per adult · incl. taxes & national park fees
5 daysMax 6Join-in group5 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara
Four iconic parks in five well-paced days, with plenty of time on the plains.
€1,215
per adult · incl. taxes & national park fees
6 daysMax 6Join-in group6 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara
The full northern circuit with two full days in the Serengeti.
€1,475
per adult · incl. taxes & national park fees
7 daysMax 6Join-in group7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro Tribes
Safari plus cultural immersion — wildlife, the crater and Kilimanjaro's tribal communities.
€1,680
per adult · incl. taxes & national park fees
4 daysMax 6Private tour4 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire — Private Lodge
Private departure with lodge accommodation — The classic northern circuit — Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
€1,562
per adult · incl. taxes & national park fees
5 daysMax 6Private tour5 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara — Private Lodge
Private departure with lodge accommodation — Four iconic parks in five well-paced days, with plenty of time on the plains.
€1,956
per adult · incl. taxes & national park fees
6 daysMax 6Private tour6 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara — Private Lodge
Private departure with lodge accommodation — The full northern circuit with two full days in the Serengeti.
€2,342
per adult · incl. taxes & national park fees
7 daysMax 6Private tour7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro Tribes — Private Lodge
Private departure with lodge accommodation — Safari plus cultural immersion — wildlife, the crater and Kilimanjaro's tribal communities.
€2,618
per adult · incl. taxes & national park fees