Tarangire National Park safaris, tours & holiday packages
Baobabs and the Big FiveCustom Tarangire National Park
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With the Big Five, this is a superb dry season park, second only to the Serengeti between June and November
Not many people know that Tarangire National Park has the Big Five because the rhino here aren't seen very often. But what makes the park really special are the huge baobab trees (Adansonia digitata). These massive trees, believed to live up to a thousand years old, are dotted all over Tarangire's sandy soil and make for excellent photographic opportunities. Tarangire is close to 3,000 square kilometres in size and at the bottom of the Rift Valley escarpment, which explains the presence of baobabs – you won't see a single baobab the moment you're over the Gregory Rift towards the west.
Popular Tarangire National Park safaris
These popular itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
Group Safari into Northern Tanzania (7 days)
Travel is so much better with friends. Experience the best parts of Tanzania through breath-taking landscapes, nature and wildlife at its best
$ 3,084
£ 2,470
R 52,465
€ 2,742
per person
7 days
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HerdTracker August to October 2021 Wildebeest Migration safari (Value-for-money)
This is the stage on which the greatest wildlife show on earth and plays out, as it is by far the greatest mass movement of land mammals on the entire globe.
$ 7,690
£ 6,160
R 130,841
€ 6,839
per person
8 days
Tanzania couples safari
Enjoy the wildlife of Tanzania as well as the paradise of Zanzibar
Price on Request
per person
13 days
9-day June/July 2020 great Migration safari in Tanzania (Value-for-money)
If the great migration is on your travel bucket list, then this memorable safari in Tanzania is ideal for you.
$ 7,485
£ 5,996
R 127,353
€ 6,656
per person
9 days
Tanzania Classic SkySafari (8 days)
The ultimate African adventure
$ 6,720
£ 5,383
R 114,337
€ 5,976
per person
8 days
Wildebeest Migration, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar Journey (12 days)
This blockbuster Tanzania safari will show you the best of the country's outstanding wildlife and the beach paradise of Zanzibar
$ 8,550
£ 6,849
R 145,473
€ 7,603
per person
12 days
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January to March 2021 Calving Season (Value-for-money)
Travelling to Tanzania during the calving season is a sight to behold and something unique to the region
$ 7,320
£ 5,864
R 124,546
€ 6,510
per person
8 days
February Calving Season Safari in Tanzania (9 days)
Visit Tanzania during the calving season to see wildebeest calves join the massive herds making their way through the Serengeti for the great migration.
$ 8,350
£ 6,689
R 142,071
€ 7,426
per person
9 days
Tanzania June/July Great Migration Safari with HerdTracker (9 days)
Explore the wonder of the great wildebeest migration from the best Tanzania has to offer
$ 6,290
£ 5,038
R 107,021
€ 5,594
per person
9 days
Green Season Wildebeest Migration Safari (11 days)
This four-in-one calving season safari includes not only the Serengeti, but Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorogoro Crater
$ 9,865
£ 7,902
R 167,847
€ 8,773
per person
11 days
“Tarangire is almost my favourite park in Tanzania. The Serengeti and perhaps Ruaha are better, but only just. Tarangire is a great first national park to visit when on safari and should be included in every safari holiday to Tanzania's north.”
More on Tarangire National Park holidays
Tarangire is an underrated park and probably the best place in East Africa to see elephant, which dust bathe in the red soil in the dry season. Huge breeding herds move along the Tarangire River that eventually drains into the Silale Swamp. In the late afternoon, you might find hundreds of elephant in the green swamp as you drop down past the picnic site. There are also good numbers of big cats so your chances of seeing lion or leopard are good. For these, you need to get out early and stay out late. If you're lucky you might even bump into some weird species, especially if you venture further south into the park where the wild dog, fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk are occasionally spotted. There's excellent birding too, with good raptors, migratory bee-eaters, storks and water birds on the edge of the swamps. Look out for the African rail and lesser jacana, with the endemic yellow-collared lovebird the pick of your ticks. Your choice of accommodation will have a big impact on your Tarangire experience. The swamps are a long way from the main gate so if you're staying outside the park you're unlikely to get that far. Arrange at least a night or two in the park because it's a good two-hour drive from Arusha. If you leave after breakfast you'll miss the golden hours of early morning or late afternoon inside the park.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tarangire National Park
Safari/bucket showers are common in mobile or tented camps where there is no permanent plumbing. They are an effective yet environmentally friendly way to shower where water is at a premium and provide plenty of hot water to wash… go there.
Safari lodges have guest rooms similar to a hotel with en-suite bathrooms. They are comfortably furnished with all facilities normally associated with a 3-star hotel. Tented lodges have rooms which are tents on a platform and with a roof and… go there.
Language The official language in Tanzania is Swahili but there are hundreds of other local dialects. English is the second official language and the country's commercial language. It is also the main teaching language used for all higher… go there.
While a safari holiday can be at any time of year, it is worth noting that seasonality will impact the type of experience you’re likely to have as well as the cost of your safari. During the dry season, the wildlife tends to congregate… go there.
Family safaris in Africa are a worthwhile and meaningful experience. Aside from spending quality time with your nearest and dearest under a wide blue African sky, a safari in Africa offers invaluable experiences including unique cultural… go there.
Life on safari has a rhythm of its own, largely dictated by the animal's movements. Generally, the most rewarding times for game viewing is in the cooler early mornings and also late in the afternoons when the animals are most active. A… go there.
The best time to see the wildebeest migration is in August as the herds cross the Nile crocodile infested Mara River, crossing an international border between Kenya and Tanzania. go there.
The wildebeest migration calving season generally starts in February. During this time, the migratory herds will give birth to newborn calves. Predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah will move into the southern Serengeti to take… go there.
Wi-Fi is the best option when planning on using your smartphone during your African safari. Using apps such as Skype for Android and iOS, Viber for Android and iOS as well as Google Hangouts for Android is the best way to stay in touch with… go there.
Reviews on our Tarangire National Park safaris
I enjoyed the entire experience. Megan Warrington and Discover Africa, were wonderful. I told her what I was looking for in a Safari and she delivered. I was picked up promptly at the airport in Maun and flown to Moremi Game Reserve where…
Thank you for an amazing adventure
from Botswana
Discover Africa delivered the dream trip! It was a pleasure dealing with Matthys at Discover Africa from start to finish. He made everything as simple and easy as possible. Our trip was tremendous and we would fully recommend anyone planning…
Craig Wood
Thank you for the way you organised the trip for us. It was a pleasure dealing with Discover Africa and Matthys in particular. From start to finish, everything was simple and easy. Our trip has been tremendous and we would fully recommend…
Craig and Sue Wood
From the first interaction with Megan and the Discover Africa team I knew I could trust them with my honeymoon plans. Communication was fantastic with all my requests and changes quickly addressed. They also provided great advice on…
Warwick
Working with Megan from Discover Africa to set up our safari was a breeze. She managed to get us to all of the locations we wanted to get to and the camps we wanted to visit. She was incredibly responsive and helped us with any questions or…
Jon Nafziger
from United States of America
Thank you for arranging such a lovely safari tour of Botswana. We had a great trip and the logistics went very smoothly. I will be recommending you and Botswana to my friends. Thank you again.
Leanne Geale
from Botswana
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