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Elephants in Tarangire National Park Tanzania

Tarangire National Park

Destination Overview

Tarangire National Park.

Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania's most rewarding safari destinations, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and wildlife-rich landscapes surrounding the Tarangire River.

With NGENDA Travelling & Tours, you can explore Tarangire on a carefully planned Tanzania safari with guided game drives and opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and a wide variety of birdlife. Tarangire can also be combined with Serengeti, Ngorongoro and other destinations on a private Northern Tanzania safari.

RegionManyara Region
Best TimeJune – November
Elephants in Tarangire National Park Tanzania
Wildlife & Activities

What awaits you here.

Elephants, tree lions, kudu, oryx

Largest elephant herds in Tanzania

Watch large herds of elephants gathering around Tarangire's seasonal water sources and river, creating some of the park's most memorable wildlife encounters.

Ancient baobab trees

Travel through landscapes dotted with enormous ancient baobabs that create the distinctive scenery of Tarangire National Park.

Walking safaris

Experience Tanzania's wilderness from a different perspective on a guided walking safari, where you can discover tracks, plants, birds and smaller wildlife up close.

Night game drives

Experience the African bush after dark on a guided night drive and discover nocturnal wildlife that is rarely seen during daytime safaris.

Climate & Best Time to Visit

When to go.

Tarangire is particularly rewarding during the dry season from June to October, when wildlife often gathers around reliable water sources and game viewing can be excellent. The park can also be visited during the green season, when the landscape becomes lush and birdlife is especially rewarding.

Dry SeasonJun – Oct
Green SeasonNov – May
Average Temp18 – 28°C
RainfallShort rains Nov / Long Mar-May
Tarangire National Park climate
Fun Facts

Tarangire National Park by the numbers.

2,850
Square kilometers
3,000+
Elephants
550
Bird species
1970
Established
Elephants in Tarangire National Park Tanzania

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