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Tarangire National Park

Overview

Tarangire National Park, one of the hidden jewels of Tanzania. This park measures 2,600 sq km’s and boasts a concentration of wildlife, Second only to Ngorongoro Crater. It features an impressive amount and array of birdlife and plant life.

The park offers views of grass and floodplains with impressive baobab and flat topped acacia trees scattered throughout. The park is the best to visit during the dry season (mid June to October), but activities continue even more earnestly due to the now increased competition.

Location

Northern Tanzania

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Tour Itinerary

We shall pick you from your hotel in Arusha with your picnic lunch and drive 2-3 hour towards Tarangire National Park. Previously people often went on big game hunting safaris. After the formation of the National Parks in 1970, The government turned the seasonal marshes and the endless savannah to be the beautiful place you see today. The Tarangire National Park has the highest density of elephants in the North Tanzania than any national park and you can view these animals in which the herds often can reach an impressive number of 300 animals.

The Tarangire River has water all year round and during the dry season, between July and October, many animals from the surrounding areas come to the river to quench thirsty. If you visit the park during the dry season, you will witness an unforgettable natural wonder as you can observe wonderful creatures such as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests and zebras as well as various types of antelopes and gazelles and with a little luck, you can also spot a python. 

This area is during the dry season also a haven for bird watchers with over 550 different species including the Maasai Ostrich -the world largest bird. Around lunchtime, you will stop at a suitable picnic place in the park. At around 17:00 o’clock you will drive to your hotel in Arusha.

What to see

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  • Day trip according to the itinerary
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water
  • All mentioned activities
  • All national park fees
  • Personal items
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities / “tip” for safari guide
  • Increases in park fees where applicable