Tarangire national park safari information

Tarangire national park safari information : Tarangire national park is among the safari destinations which can be visited during a trip to the northern part of Tanzania.

The national park is home to a variety of wildlife species including large herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, impalas, gazelles, elands, dik dik, oryx among others. There are also numerous bird species which can be seen during tours in Tarangire national park.

Tarangire national park is about 120 kilometers from Arusha town and is about 2 hour’s drive from the town. The national park covers about 2850 square kilometers and it consists of diverse scenery such as woodlands, swamps, savannah grassland and also Tarangire river which flows through the national park.

Other neighboring destinations of Tarangire national park found in the northern part of Tanzania include Lake Manyara national park, the Ngorongoro conservation area, Arusha national park and also Serengeti national park.

Wildlife species during tours in Tarangire national park can be seen around the Tarangire river which is a source of water for the different wildlife species found in the destination especially during the dry season around June to October.

Park entrance fee is among the requirements for tours to Tarangire national park and it is as follows (the fees below exclude 18% tax);

Nonresidents visiting Tarangire national park are charged park entrance fee of 50 USD in the peak season and 45 USD in the low season for visitors aged above 16 years. Nonresident children aged between 5 and 15 years are charged park entrance fee of 15 USD.

Residents or expatriates above the age of 16 years visiting Tarangire national park are charged park entrance fee of 25 USD in the peak season and 22.5 USD in the low season while children aged between 5 and 15 years are charged park entrance fee of 7.5 USD.

East Africans and Tanzanians visiting Tarangire national park are charged park entrance fee of 10,000 Tanzania shillings for visitors aged above 16 years, 2000 Tanzania shillings for visitors aged between 5 and 15 years. During tours in Tarangire national park, children aged below 5 years are not charged park entrance fees.

A number of activities are carried out during safaris around Tarangire national park and they include game drives (morning and afternoon), walking safaris, hot air balloon safaris, bird watching.

Game drives in Tarangire national park can be carried out in the morning and in the afternoon and is also done for a full day. The national park is famous for its large herds of elephants which can be seen during the tour. Game viewing at the destination is best done during the dry season around June to October when wildlife species can be spotted around the river as they drink.

Tarangire national park is also a good birding destination in Tanzania with over 600 birds that can be seen during a tour. The best time to see these birds is from November to April when also migrant bird species can also be seen in the national park.

Hot air balloon safaris are also carried out around Tarangire national park and the experience is a unique way of wildlife viewing in the park over the savannah plains. The hot air balloon ride takes off very early around 5:00 am after a short briefing. After landing from the activity, the passengers enjoy bush breakfast and drinks before returning to their lodges or continuing with the day’s activities.

Another way to explore Tarangire national park is by walking around the national park following certain trails while enjoying the natural surroundings and also looking out for wildlife species which can be encountered during the nature walks.

Cultural tours can also be done during tours to Tarangire national park and they involve interactions with the locals and getting to know more about their way of life and culture and also enjoy traditional dance performances among other experiences.

Best time to visit Tarangire national park is during the dry season around June to October when wildlife species can easily be spotted during a safari. The national park can be visited at any time of the year including the low season which is a time of the year when there are few tourists around the destination.

There are various attractions found in Tarangire national park which can be seen during tours such as Tarangire river as well as the various wildlife and bird species. Baobab trees can also be seen in the national park during safaris.

How to get to Tarangire national park when touring Tanzania

Tarangire national park in Tanzania can be accessed by driving from Arusha town which takes around 2 to 3 hours. The national park can be accessed by flights to Kilimanjaro international airport.

When touring Tarangire national park, there are different accommodations where to stay during Tanzania wildlife safaris such as luxury lodges, midrange lodges and also budget lodges found within the park and also outside the national park in the neighboring towns. There are also campsites where tourists can stay during their tours around Tarangire national park.

Visit Tarangire national park and enjoy tours around the destination as you look out for wildlife species.