Tarangire national park Tanzania

Tarangire national park Tanzania

Tarangire national park is a great birding and wildlife viewing destination which is found in the northern part of Tanzania and is home to over 600 bird species.

Large numbers of wildlife species are also found in Tarangire national park including the big herds of elephants which are a major attraction in the national park. Tarangire national park has the highest elephant population in the northern part of Tanzania.

Tarangire national park is named after the Tarangire river which flows through the national park. Different wildlife species also drink from this river especially in the dry season (June to October) when the river becomes a major water source for the wildlife species living in the national park.

Wildlife safaris around Tarangire national park involve searching for wildlife species such as antelopes, buffalos, zebras, cheetahs, lions, waterbucks, impalas, warthogs, kudu, hippos, giraffes among others. These various wildlife species can be spotted along the river banks and also while exploring the savannah plains in the national park.

In the dry season, safaris to Tarangire national park are common and can take up to 3 days of exploring the national park in search of the various wildlife species. A safari to Tarangire national park can be combined with a trip to neighboring parks such as the Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara national park or Serengeti national park.

Rains are received in Tarangire national park around November and December when short rains are received and also from March to May when the long rain is received. A safari in Tarangire national park is favorable since there are fewer crowds of tourists compared to the neighboring wildlife viewing destinations.

The landscape of Tarangire national park is also scenic and is made up of baobab trees as well as swamps found in the southern part of the national park which is also made up of grass plains where resident wildlife species can be seen grazing during safaris and on some occasions you may get to enjoy seeing the predators on a hunt.

Tarangire national park is about 2,850 square kilometers and is another safari destination to explore all year round for wildlife viewing.

Location of Tarangire national park

Tarangire national park is located about 120 kilometers from Arusha and can also be accessed by driving or by flight from Kilimanjaro international airport. Due to its close proximity to Arusha, Tarangire national park is a destination which can be visited first during your Tanzania safari in the northern part of the country.

Flights to Tarangire national park can be got from Kilimanjaro international airport to Kuro airstrip.

Attractions around Tarangire national park include the Tarangire river which is the only water source for the wildlife. Generuks are also among the unique wildlife attractions found in the national park which is the only destination in Tanzania that these species can be seen during a Tanzania safari.

Activities which are carried out during safaris in Tarangire national park include game drives, hot air balloon safaris, walking safaris, bird watching among others.

During game drive around Tarangire national park, trained guides accompany you during the wildlife viewing experience as you search for the various wildlife species and explore the national park. These game drives can be done in the morning and also during the day time.

Floating over the savannah plains of Tarangire national park is another activity to engage in during a safari at the destination. The hot air balloons used around the national park have different capacities of passengers which they carry which can range from 12 or 16 passengers. The hot air balloon safaris start around 6:30 am and the hot air balloons drift in different directions.

The duration for the hot air balloon ride is 1 hour and after landing, the passengers enjoy a bush breakfast and also champagne before continuing with the rest of the activities during your safari in Tarangire national park.

Tarangire national park is also considered a birding haven with a variety of wildlife species that can be seen during a bird watching experience. The best time to engage in the bird watching safaris around Tarangire national park is during the months of November to April.

Cost of safari to Tarangire national park

Park entrance fee for Tarangire national park is 59 USD for nonresidents in the peak season and also 53 USD in the low season. Children and East African residents are charged park entrance fees differently.

Where to stay during Tanzania safaris around Tarangire national park includes midrange accommodation, luxury accommodation and also budget accommodation.

Visit Tarangire national park in Tanzania and enjoy seeing large herds of elephants as well as numerous bird species during your safari.