Tarangire National Park

A day trip in Tarangire National Park begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha at around 7:00 AM. After about 2-hour drive (118 km), you will arrive at Tarangire’s gate, one of Tanzania’s famous wildlife destinations on the northern circuit.Named after the Tarangire River, the park is sometimes described as Serengeti’s quieter counterpart, and delivers some of Tanzania’s best game viewing opportunities. Moreover, the park is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, known locally as the “upside-down tree” for their root-like branches.

Here, the river acts as a magnet for wildlife during the dry season, attracting animals such as zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a number of predators like lion. Bird lovers can also spot an array of avian species, from colorful lovebirds to soaring raptors.As you continue your game drive, pay close attention to the geographical diversity of the park like the rolling hills, golden grasslands, and lush swamps that connect with the neighboring Lake Manyara’s ecosystem. Depending on the time of year, you might also spot some of migratory wildlife that follow the seasonal patterns of the park, especially during dry months when the riverbanks become the focal point of animal activity.

The rainy season, on the other hand, triggers animal dispersal as water sources spread across the park. Don’t miss the chance to marvel at the baobabs – some over a thousand years old – believed by the locals to hold some spiritual significance. Guides may sometimes joke about the baobab as the “sleeping giants of Tarangire,” with their hollow trunks offering refuge to the wildlife in the park.In the afternoon, we’ll stop for a relaxing picnic lunch at a designated spot, surrounded by the sounds of nature, before resuming your game drive. By late afternoon, we head back to Arusha, arriving at your hotel in the evening, with memories of a truly unforgettable day.