Overview
Tarangire has the highest concentration of African elephants of any park in northern Tanzania. During the dry season, more than 300 elephants gather along the Tarangire River. The park is also known for massive ancient baobab trees, excellent birding, and some quirky animals like dwarf mongooses.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Morning pickup at your hotel/Kilimanjaro airport by a guide from Safari & Holiday Makers and drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch boxes. On arrival start with mid morning games drives and have picnic lunch. Continue with afternoon until 1600hrs and drive back to Arusha Town. On arrival you are dropped at your Hotel.
Tarangire is a beautiful area stretching south east of Lake Manyara around the Tarangire River. Tarangire has one of the highest concentrations of wildlife than any of the countries National Parks. Large herds of Zebras, wildebeests, elephants, elands, lesser kudus, gazelles, giraffes, waterbucks ,impalas and in some occasions leopards and Rhinos can be seen all year round. Tarangire is also a part of an extended ecosystem where animals roam freely.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Meal: Lunch & Minneral Water
Included & Excluded
Cost includes
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation and Meals
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Round-trip airport transfer
Cost excludes
- International flights
- Tips
- Travel insurance, visa fees
- Alcohol drinks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about Tarangire?
Tarangire has the highest concentration of African elephants of any park in northern Tanzania. During the dry season, more than 300 elephants gather along the Tarangire River. The park is also known for massive ancient baobab trees, excellent birding, and some quirky animals like dwarf mongooses.
What is the meaning of the word Tarangire?
Tarangire meaning ‘river of warthogs‘ is most famous for its elephants, birding and plentitude of baobab trees.