Beyond Ordinary Travel
A Tarangire National Park safari is Tanzania’s best-kept secret. The park is named after the Tarangire River — the only permanent water source in the region. During the dry season, this river draws wildlife from across the surrounding ecosystem. The game viewing here rivals the Serengeti in scale and drama. Elephant herds of 200 or more gather along the riverbanks daily. It is Tanzania’s largest elephant population. A Tarangire National Park safari also delivers lion, leopard, cheetah, and buffalo in large numbers. Zebra and wildebeest migrate through the park from June to October. Tarangire’s landscape is defined by its ancient baobab trees. Some are over 1,000 years old. Their enormous trunks and bare, twisted branches create a dramatic and otherworldly scene. Over 550 bird species have been recorded in the park. It is one of Tanzania’s finest birding destinations. The park is less visited than the Serengeti or Ngorongoro. This makes a Tarangire National Park safari feel exclusive and unhurried. Game drives here are intimate and uncrowded. Many visitors combine Tarangire with Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater on a northern Tanzania circuit. It rewards those who include it with unforgettable dry-season wildlife encounters.
