- Arusha, Tanzania
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“Red earth, ancient trees, and giants roaming the plains.”
If the Serengeti is about the vast open horizon, Tarangire is about character. As you enter the park, the first thing you notice is the landscape: iconic Baobab trees, looking like they were planted upside down, dotting the savanna against a backdrop of rich red earth.
This is the Elephant Empire. Tarangire holds the largest population of elephants in Northern Tanzania. It is not uncommon to see herds of up to 300 majestic grey giants digging in the riverbed or dusting themselves in the sun. During the dry season, the park becomes a wildlife magnet, second only to the Serengeti in its concentration of animals, offering a wild, rugged, and authentic safari experience.
The Elephant Herds: Tarangire is famous for having the highest density of elephants in Tanzania. You will get closer to these gentle giants here than anywhere else.
Ancient Baobabs: These massive “Trees of Life” can live for over 1,000 years. Their swollen trunks and silhouette against the sunset make for iconic African photography.
The Tarangire River: The lifeblood of the park. In the dry season, this river is the only source of water for miles, attracting thousands of zebras, wildebeest, and predators to its banks.
Birdwatcher’s Paradise: With over 550 recorded species, including the colourful yellow-collared lovebird and the stocking-thighed ostrich, it is a haven for ornithologists.
While the Serengeti has the Great Migration, Tarangire has its own secret. When the rains stop in the rest of the ecosystem (June to October), animals migrate into Tarangire, drawn by the permanent water of the river. The swamps dry into green plains, and the density of game—including lions, leopards, and wild dogs—skyrockets. It is the best-kept secret of the Northern Circuit.
While Lake Manyara is famous for them, Tarangire’s lions also have a unique habit of climbing trees to escape the heat and the tsetse flies. Keep your eyes peeled on the branches of the sausage trees and acacias; you might just see a tail dangling down. The park is also famous for its large pythons, which can often be seen coiled in the trees.
