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Tarangire National Park Safari Trips & Tours
Tarangire National Park
We won’t blame you if you haven’t heard of Tarangire. This small, uncrowded and exceptionally game-rich park, just south of Lake Manyara in the northern region of Tanzania, is still relatively unknown. Famous for vast herds of elephants and buffalo and a rugged and diverse landscape characterised by battalions of baobab trees, the park is unlike any other on the Northern circuit. Big cat sightings are frequent and in the dry season the Tarangire River provides a crucial water source, attracting animals for miles around. Step off the beaten track and pay Tarangire a visit; you definitely won’t be disappointed.
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Home of squat baobabs and jumbo elephants, game drives in Tarangire are a mainstay of a safari. Usually conducted around the swamps in the south and east, you’ll see the famous herds of ellies, sometimes up to 300 strong, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and eland. Predators are all present and correct but sometimes harder to find in the vegetation. Game drive sightings are arguably better in the dry season (June to October), as the grass becomes thick and wieldy in the wetter months - but on the other hand, there are less people! Year-round, the usual morning and afternoon game drive times apply and night drives can also be done from certain lodges allowing sightings of leopard, bush babies and honey badgers. From June to October walking safaris are also on the cards, grass-height dependent. Walks tend to be done in the morning and last 3-4 hours and whilst there are usually elephants to be found, they are traditionally focused on the smaller flora and fauna of the ecosystem.
Wet Season
Temperatures are high with plenty of sun, rainfall usually takes the form of sporadic afternoon showers.
Wildlife has spread out over a large area, making game a little more difficult to spot.
The park is green and in bloom with migratory birds present in breeding colours.
Insect numbers increase at this time of year, so have your repellent close to hand.
Wet Season
Temperatures are high with plenty of sun, rainfall usually takes the form of sporadic afternoon showers.
Wildlife has spread out over a large area, making game a little more difficult to spot.
An interesting time for photography, the park is at its most spectacular visually, with plenty of sunshine hours in between the rainfall.
The park is green and in bloom with migratory birds present in breeding colours.
Insect numbers increase at this time of year, so have your repellent close to hand.
Wet Season
Hot temperatures with plenty of sunshine, rain can fall for prolonged periods making safari a gamble during this period.
Wildlife has spread out over a large area, making game a little more difficult to spot.
An interesting time for photography, the park is at its most spectacular visually, with plenty of sunshine hours in between the rainfall.
Known as the 'Emerald season', the park is beautiful and green with migratory birds present.
Insect numbers increase at this time of year, so have your repellent close to hand.
Wet Season
Hot temperatures with plenty of sunshine, rain can fall for prolonged periods making safari a gamble during this period.
Wildlife has spread out over a large area, making game a little more difficult to spot.
An interesting time for photography, the park is at its most spectacular visually, with plenty of sunshine hours in between the rainfall.
Known as the 'Emerald season', the park is beautiful and green with migratory birds present.
Insect numbers increase at this time of year, so have your repellent close to hand.
Wet Season
The end of the wet and the start of the dry season, with a handful of afternoon showers, humidity is low and temperatures are hot.
wildlife viewing can be difficult with animals spread over vast tracts of land.
Migratory birds fly North over the course of the month, lowering birding from exceptional to excellent.
A good time to visit Tarangire with visitor traffic lower than conditions dictate.
Dry Season
The start of the dry season, temperatures are hot, humidity is low and rainfall is unlikely.
Wildlife begins to make migrate back into the Tarangire area, improving game densities.
The ideal time of year for a walking safari and fly-camping, if you are feeling a little more adventurous.
A good time to visit, with visitor traffic lower than conditions dictate.
Dry Season
The dry season is now in full swing, with cooler but still warm temperatures, rain has dried up.
Game viewing should be exceptional, with the Tarangire River drawing in wildlife from the surrounding areas.
The lack of clouds produce incredible night skies, showcasing the Milky Way in all its glory.
Photography conditions are good, the air is relatively thin and still, with sunrises and sunsets being particularly good.
The ideal time of year for walking safari and fly camping, if you are feeling a little more adventurous.
Visitor traffic can pick up at this time of year, leading to shared sightings and a less intimate bush experience at many of the camps.
Dry Season
The dry season is in full swing, with cooler but still warm temperatures, rain has dried up.
Game viewing should be exceptional, with the Tarangire River drawing in wildlife from the surrounding areas.
The lack of clouds produce incredible night skies, showcasing the Milky Way in all its glory.
Photography conditions are good, the air is relatively thin and still, with sunrises and sunsets being particularly good.
The ideal time of year for walking safari and fly camping, if you are feeling a little more adventurous.
Visitor traffic can pick up at this time of year, leading to shared sightings and a less intimate bush experience at many of the camps.
Dry Season
The dry season is in full swing, with cooler but still warm temperatures, rain has dried up.
Game viewing should be exceptional, with the Tarangire River drawing in wildlife from the surrounding areas.
The lack of clouds produce incredible night skies, showcasing the Milky Way in all its glory.
Photography conditions are good, the air is relatively thin and still, with sunrises and sunsets being particularly good.
The ideal time of year for walking safari and fly camping, if you are feeling a little more adventurous.
Visitor traffic can pick up at this time of year, leading to shared sightings and a less intimate bush experience at many of the camps.
Dry Season
The dry season is coming to an end, temperatures and humidity rise before the first afternoon showers fall.
Game viewing should be exceptional, with the Tarangire River drawing in wildlife from the surrounding areas.
A difficult month to predict changes on the ground with uncertain rainfall transforming the dry dusty landscape.
If you don't mind the heat, a great time to visit with tourist numbers dropping drastically in the park.
Wet Season
The wet season has arrived bring with it higher temperatures and usually short afternoon rainfall.
Game viewing is still good with animals slowly spreading out as food and water becomes readily available.
The migratory birds begin to return as the park transforms, with new greenery ushering in a time of plenty.
If you don't mind the weather, a great time to visit with tourist numbers dropping drastically in the park.
Wet Season
The wet season has arrived bring with it higher temperatures and usually short afternoon rainfall.
Game viewing is still good with animals slowly spreading out as food and water becomes readily available.
The park is green and in bloom with migratory birds present in breeding colours.
If you don't mind the weather, a great time to visit with tourist numbers dropping drastically in the park.
