The Tarangire National Park is home to numerous wildlife species and many bird species which can be seen during safaris in the northern part of Tanzania. The national park is crossed by the Tarangire River which is among the attractions found in Tarangire National Park. There are also baobab trees, savannah plains, and woodlands which make up the scenic landscape of the park.

Tarangire National Park is also made up of swamps found in the southern and eastern parts of the national park.

Activities to do in Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park offers different activities that tourists can engage in during their safaris and they include the following;

• Game drives

Game drives in Tarangire National Park can be done in the morning and the afternoon as tourists enjoy searching the different parts of the national park in search of different wildlife species. Tourists can also enjoy full-day game drives around the park.

Wildlife species that can be seen during safaris around Tarangire National Park include elephants, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elands, gazelles, cheetahs, gerenuks, oryx, and many others. The national park is famous for its large herds of elephants which can be seen during safaris.

• Bird watching

Tarangire National Park is among the best destinations to visit in Tanzania for bird watching and it is home to over 400 bird species.

Around the diverse habitats of Tarangire National Park, tourists can encounter wildlife species and various birdlife.

• Nature walks

Nature walks also take place when visiting Tarangire National Park and tourists can enjoy walking close to the giant baobab trees and the savannah plains to encounter various wildlife species in the wilderness. This activity can be done in the morning, afternoon, or evening hours.

• Hot air balloon safaris

Balloon safaris over Tarangire National Park are very exciting and are done early in the morning. Tourists enjoy a different view of the national park and its surroundings during this activity.

Best time to visit Tarangire National Park

The dry season from June to October is considered the best time to visit Tarangire National Park and wildlife species during this time of the year can be spotted by the Tarangire Riverbanks where they often come to quench their thirst.

The rainy season or wet season around March to May and in November, is less rewarding in terms of game viewing as animals migrate outside the park. Tourists can also enjoy bird watching in Tarangire National Park.

How to access Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park can be accessed by air or by road. By air, you can fly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport. By road, Tarangire National Park takes about three hours’ drive, approximately 140km from Arusha town.