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Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Quick Facts

Best Time to Visit: June–October (dry season, when wildlife concentrates along the river)
Country: tanzania

Highlights

Famous for huge elephant herds, often 100+ in a group
Iconic ancient baobab trees across the landscape
The Tarangire River draws wildlife in the dry season
Over 550 bird species, one of Africa's richest
Quieter and less crowded than the Serengeti

Wildlife

Large elephant herdsLion and leopardBuffalo, wildebeest, zebraGiraffe and impalaFringe-eared oryx and gerenuk550+ bird species

Tarangire National Park is one of northern Tanzania’s most rewarding and least crowded parks, named after the Tarangire River that runs through it. In the dry season the river becomes the only reliable water source for miles, drawing large numbers of animals.

Elephants and baobabs

Tarangire is best known for its elephants, which gather in herds of a hundred or more, and for its landscape of giant baobab trees. The dry season concentrates wildlife along the river, making game viewing excellent from June through October.

Birds and big cats

With more than 550 recorded species, Tarangire is one of the best birding destinations in Africa. Lion, leopard, and other predators follow the herds, and the park is also home to less common species such as fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk.