Tarangire National Park

Recommended number of days at this destination: 1 - 4 days

Tarangire is often referred to as the "Elephants Paradise". It would be amazing if on a day's game drive you didin't encounter more elephants than you can keep track of. In addition to the elephants, you will find most African plains safari animals here except for rhinos. Giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, and buffaloes being large in number. There is a fairly good chance of seeing lions. It is a 4 hours drive from Moshi or 2.5 hours drive from Arusha. This is a beautiful park with giant baobab trees and huge termite mounds dotting the landscape. The Tarangire River winds its way through the park. Being the only water source during dry season brings many animals to the river banks. Most people visit Tarangire for one day only but a visit of several days would not be boring. There are a variety of accommodations in the park ranging from basic camping to ultra-luxury resorts. Just outside of the park are also several excellent campsites/lodges/tented camps in locations that are teeming with wildlife ins spite of not being inside the park boundries. This park is an excellent safari destination especially during the driest months of July - October, Janaury, and February.