Welcome to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire extends to you a very cordial welcome. We are thrilled to have you here and we appreciate for trusting us. Whether you are visiting here for a day trip or having an overnight, Tarangire has something for everyone.

The park is impressively splendid for its famous concentration of wild animals especially the elephants and it is also one of the finest birding destinations in East Africa.

The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park and covers an area of 2850 km 2.

Climate

Tarangire has a bimodal rainfall with short rains starting from November to December, long rains from March to May and dry season from June to October and January to February.

The park is located at an altitude between 900m and 1250meters with annual average rainfall ranging from 650 to 700mm.

Getting there

The Park can be accessed by road or air

Road: The park is 121km through a tarmac road from Arusha city.

Air: The park can be reached by flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport which is 46km from Arusha. Charted flights are also available from Arusha to Kuro Airstrip located inside the park

Attractions

The Park has remarkable attractions with large groups of Elephants, spectacular natural beauty of savanna landscape and magnificent majestic Baobabs. Over 550 different bird species have been recorded in the park, of which several are threatened or endemic.

Elephant

Wildlife

Tarangire is noted as a safari destination for its large concentration of wildlife population. Animals like elephants, eland, giraffe, lions, buffalo, cheetah, leopards and zebra are easily spotted when you are in fourwheel drive.

Group of Elephants

Wildebeest

Male lions

Zebras

Dwarf Mongoose

Birds

Enjoy spotting a large batch of colorful and exclusive bird species. Over 500 different species are housed with swamps that are spread all over Tarangire. This makes an area to be amazing destination for bird lovers. One wouldn’t mii to see breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet. Plan your trip!

Baobab Trees

They can live up to 300 years and can grow trunks reaching more than 100feet in circumference. They have spent quite sometime on the planet and seen a lot of history. So if only they could talk, they would surely be interesting storytellers!

Beautiful Scenery

Tarangire River

Is the only sources of water for thousands of animals in the dry season thus offering a fantastic game driving experience.

Termite Mounds

The mounds built of mud from underground and held together by termite saliva are always seen and they provide observation points for animals. It’s also a home to dwarf mongoose when abandoned

Activities

Walking Safari

This gives you a more learning experience about animals within the bushland and a better way of spotting animals within the bushland and a better way of spotting animals at a close range. It is mostly done in the morning and evenings and brings about a different scope and sense of adventure. It also conveys a different dimension in the whole safari experience

Day game drive

This is an adventure that entails viewing wildlife while in a car. Tarangire offers tourist an opportunity to explore the large herds of elephants alongside animals like giraffe, Oryx, starling, greater kudu, gazelle, heartbeats, wildebeest, zebra, lions, leopards and tree climbing pythons.

Night game

Going with a blanket sitting in an open vehicle under an African sky with the pretty stars is a moment to remember. The bush is completely a different world at night. You wouldn’t miss a night drive in Tarangire!

Balloon safari

Bird watching

Tarangire is a great bird watching site with more than 500 species recorded. Bird lovers should keep an eye open for flocks of dazzlingly colorful yellow –collared lovebirds and the somewhat drabber Rudous –tailed weaver and Ashy starling

Bush meal

Visitors can enjoy taking their meals at the middle of the bush after a short or long day game drive

Accommodations

Tarangire is well supplied with public, private, permanent and seasonal camps. There are also permanent lodges both located within and outside the park. There is also a well-furnished rest house and student hostel.

Full Itinerary Of Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park starting from Moshi — ideal for a classic elephant safari experience.

🐘 2-Day Itinerary: Moshi → Tarangire National Park

Day 1: Moshi – Tarangire National Park (Travel + Game Drive)

Depart early morning from Moshi and drive toward the northern safari circuit.

• Route: Moshi → Arusha → Tarangire
• Travel time: 4–6 hours

Midday Arrival

• Enter Tarangire National Park
• Meet your safari guide and start game drive

Afternoon Game Drive

Explore the park’s rich wildlife areas:

• Large elephant herds
• Baobab tree landscapes
• Savannah plains and river valleys

Wildlife you may see:

• Elephants
• Lions
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Wildebeest
• Buffalo
• Antelopes

Evening

• Sunset game drive inside the park
• Exit and transfer to lodge in Mto wa Mbu or Karatu area

Overnight: Lodge near Tarangire

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Day 2: Morning Safari + Return to Moshi

Early Morning Game Drive

• Sunrise safari inside or near the park boundary
• Best chance to see predators active

Midday Activities

• Continue short game drive or relax at lodge
• Optional visit to Maasai village or local community near Mto wa Mbu

Afternoon

• Drive back to Moshi
• Arrival in the evening

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