Land of Giants — elephants, baobabs, and peaceful wilderness.
Tarangire National Park is famed for its towering baobab trees and one of the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Traversing the Tarangire River floodplain, herds gather in large numbers — especially in the dry season — offering consistent wildlife sightings against a backdrop of dramatic landscapes and acacia woodlands.
Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s best parks for observing elephants up close. Large family groups gather around the Tarangire River, offering intimate and dramatic interactions as they feed, bathe, and play.
The park is dotted with ancient baobab trees—some more than 1,000 years old. These giants create breathtaking scenery, especially at sunrise and sunset when their silhouettes dominate the horizon.
During the dry season, animals congregate in huge numbers around the river and swamps. This creates exceptionally high visibility of buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and predators following the herds.
With more than 500 species recorded, Tarangire is one of East Africa’s richest birding destinations. From lilac-breasted rollers to massive kori bustards, every corner offers exciting sightings.
Explore open plains, river valleys, and woodlands alive with elephants and big game. Your guide navigates diverse habitats that reveal new wildlife every hour.
Spend time watching elephants communicate, forage, or cool off in the river—an unforgettable highlight that Tarangire is famous for.
Capture golden-hour views as the sun sets behind the enormous baobabs, creating some of Tanzania’s most iconic landscape images.
Tarangire’s birdlife impresses beginners and experts alike. Wetlands and forested edges are particularly rewarding.
During certain months, thousands of animals move through Tarangire, creating vibrant scenes of wildlife and predators on the move.
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SEASON
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MONTHS
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WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
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Dry Season (Peak Safari Time)
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June – October
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Best time for wildlife viewing — animals gather around rivers and waterholes. Perfect for the Great Migration in Serengeti.
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Short Rains (Green Season Begins)
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November – December
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Great time for bird watching as migratory species arrive. Wildlife still easy to spot.
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Green Season (Calving & Lush Landscapes)
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January – March
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Witness the wildebeest calving in southern Serengeti — plenty of predator action.
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Long Rains (Low Season)
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April – May
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Fewer visitors — peaceful atmosphere. Lodges offer discounts; wildlife more scattered.
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