Famous for its giant ancient baobabs and some of Africa's largest elephant herds.
Tarangire National Park takes its name from the Tarangire River, the region's only permanent water source through the long dry season — which is exactly why the park is famous for its elephants. During the driest months, herds of several hundred animals gather along the riverbanks, making Tarangire one of the most reliable places in Tanzania to see elephants at close range.
As surrounding water sources disappear between June and October, wildlife funnels toward the river corridor — not just elephants but large herds of buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest, along with the predators that follow them.
Tarangire's landscape is unmistakable: ancient baobab trees, some many centuries old, rise out of golden grassland and acacia woodland. The park is also one of Tanzania's best birding destinations, with over 550 recorded species.
Around a 1.5–2 hour drive from Arusha, making Tarangire a natural first or last stop on a Northern Circuit itinerary.
Tarangire entry fees are set by TANAPA and charged per person for a 24-hour period; we confirm current rates when building your itinerary.
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