Riverine savannahs, giant baobabs and an abundance of elephant
Tarangire
Over 2,500 elephants meander through Tarangire, but this park is also great for spotting leopard and admiring gigantic baobab trees that are hundreds of years old.
Over 2,500 elephants meander through Tarangire, but this park is also great for spotting leopard and admiring gigantic baobab trees that are hundreds of years old.
Why Tarangire?
The dry season months between June and November are an excellent time of year to visit Tarangire National Park. Located close to Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley, Tarangire attracts thousands of elephants with its namesake river and surrounding lagoons. You can also spot giraffe, zebra, antelope, ostrich, lion, and troops of playful baboons. Don’t forget to look up – you just might catch a glimpse of a snoozing leopard or a fat python on a tree branch.
Tarangire is great for birdwatching, too. Some 550 species of birds enjoy this marshy playground. For a twist on the classic safari experience, try a bush walk or nighttime game drive on an adjacent private reserve.
Tarangire is great for birdwatching, too. Some 550 species of birds enjoy this marshy playground. For a twist on the classic safari experience, try a bush walk or nighttime game drive on an adjacent private reserve.
- Excellent for safari during the dry season between June and November.
- Impressive numbers of migrating elephants.
- Lovely landscapes of riverbanks and baobab trees.
- Great for spotting leopard.
- Rich variety of antelope species, ostrich and giraffe.
- 550 species of birds.
- Walking safaris on adjoining private reserves.
Best Places to Stay in Tarangire
Oliver's Camp
Oliver’s Camp was established in 1992 by Paul Oliver. His vision was to recreate the old-world charm of a traditional African safari. We can confirm that he and his wonderful team have more than achieved this. Here you look forward to an intimate and exclusive safari experience, with direct access to nature.
Swala Camp
We find the main dry season (between June and October) to be one of the most exciting times to be in Tanzania and stay in the luxury of Swala Camp. The waterhole within sight of the camp is one of the few permanent sources of water for many miles, attracting a regular procession of elephant, antelope, lion and giraffe.
Tarangire Tree Tops
Take to the Tarangire Treetops for the most magical stay. The views from the treetop rooms are as thrilling as the vast amounts of African elephants roaming around the nearby Tarangire National Park.
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