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Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park overview
Tarangire National Park
Northern Tanzania’s “elephant capital” — a 2,850 km² park defined by ancient monumental baobab trees (some over 1,000 years old) and the Tarangire River, the only permanent water source in the area.
Open grassland • Swamps • Woodland • Rocky hillsAncient Baobabs
Monumental trees, some more than 1,000 years old
Tarangire River
The only permanent water source in the region
Silale Swamps
Prime habitat and a major raptor hotspot
Diverse Terrain
From open plains to rocky hills and woodland
Wildlife
Home to some of Africa’s largest elephant herds — often 100–300 strong, occasionally swelling toward 5,000 individuals across the ecosystem during the peak dry-season migration. Tree-climbing lions are a special highlight.
Activities
Game Drives
Early morning and late afternoon for predators; midday is ideal for watching large elephant herds gathering at the river.
Night Game Drives
Spotlight-assisted drives after dark reveal nocturnal wildlife rarely seen during the day.
Walking Safaris
Guided on-foot bush experiences with an armed ranger — an intimate way to explore Tarangire’s landscapes.
Birdwatching
Especially rewarding around the Silale Swamps, one of the best raptor and water-bird sites in northern Tanzania.