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Tarangire National Park

Famous for colossal elephant herds wandering through surreal landscapes of ancient giant baobab trees and seasonal marshes.

Elevation 900m – 1,250m

Best Seasons June to October (Dry Season Wildlife Concentrations)

Circuit Northern Safari Circuit

Wildlife Focus Largest Concentration of Elephants in Northern Tanzania (Herds up to 300), Iconic Ancient Giant Baobab Trees Dotting the Savannah

Discovering Tarangire National Park

Located just south of Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park is celebrated for its dreamlike landscapes dominated by towering, centuries-old giant baobab trees and sprawling savannahs. Covering 2,850 square kilometers, the park is named after the Tarangire River, which flows through the center of the reserve and acts as the sole permanent source of water during the long dry season.

Between June and October, Tarangire hosts a dry season wildlife migration second only to the Serengeti, as thousands of zebras, wildebeest, elands, gazelles, and buffaloes gather along the riverbanks. The park is especially renowned for its staggering elephant population, with family herds of up to 300 individuals frequently seen digging into dry riverbeds for underground springs.

Predators including lions, leopards, and wild dogs follow the game concentrations closely. With over 550 recorded bird species—more than anywhere else in Tanzania—Tarangire provides a captivating, authentic wilderness experience with a serene atmosphere free from safari crowds.