Tarangire National Park, covering 2,600 square kilometers and located just 120 kilometers from Arusha, is renowned for its rich wildlife population. The park boasts stunning views of the savannah, dotted with acacia and baobab trees, and features diverse landscapes including swamps, rivers, and rocky outcrops, all surrounded by rolling hills.
From June to December, the park becomes a bustling hub as thousands of animals migrate from the arid Maasai steppe to the Tarangire River in search of water.
Visitors to Tarangire can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including buffalo, elephants, lions, warthogs, elands, fringe-eared oryx, and numerous impalas and gazelles. The park is also known for its tree-climbing pythons and abundant bird species.
Best Time to Visit: June to February.
How to Get There: It’s a 2-hour drive from Arusha or a 35-minute charter flight.
