Overview
Tarangire National Park is a 2,850 sq km reserve near Lake Manyara, about 2 hours by car from Arusha. It's nicknamed the 'land of baobabs' for its iconic stands of giant baobab trees, and during the dry season (June-October) elephants from the surrounding region converge along the Tarangire River, making it one of the highest-density elephant areas in East Africa - herds of several hundred can be spotted at once. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, impala, and a rich birdlife round out a safari experience quite different from the Serengeti. Admission $59/day. About 2 hours by car from Arusha.
Opening Hours
Daily 06:00-18:00
Travel Tips
The dry season (June-October) is best for elephant viewing. Adding a night here to a Ngorongoro/Serengeti circuit is the most efficient way to include it.
Hotels near Tarangire National Park
Hotels and guesthouses in Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara Region
Other attractions in Arusha
Serengeti National Park
A world-renowned wildlife reserve famous for the wildebeest migration. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ngorongoro Crater
The world's largest intact caldera, home to about 25,000 wild animals inside the crater.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak (5,895m), famed for treks toward its snow-capped summit.
Arusha National Park
A small national park at the foot of Mount Meru, with giraffes, buffalo, and colobus monkeys.
Lake Manyara National Park
A rift-valley lake park famed for tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos.
Cultural Heritage Centre
A combined museum and shopping center showcasing Tanzanian art and crafts.