Tarangire
Tarangire National Park is a wilderness located in Northern Tanzania. Standing out for its harrowing savannahs, acacia-studded plains, and the Tarangire River which during the dry season from June to October brings in a multitude of wildlife, especially elephants, it is truly a sight to behold. Tarangire is not very famous and is generally ‘underrated’ as compared to Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater but it too supports one of the highest population of elephants in the world, aside from zebras, wildebeests, and over 550 species of birds all eternally framed by ancient towering baobab trees. The region is less crowded than the other popular locations granting the park a peaceful atmosphere. During summer the river turns into a bustling source of life and along with the raw beauty of nature, Tarangire offers abundant game viewing making it perfect for safari and other activities.
Activities
to make your safari unforgettable
Elephant Viewing
It’s common to observe huge herds of elephants in Tarangire in the dry season (June to October) as they come to the Tarangire River to drink, bathe, and play, framed by ancient baobabs. During this period, water is scarce elsewhere, attracting hundreds of elephants, sometimes entire extended families. Consequently, now one can see the tremendous social structures of elephants, such as mothers being nudged by calves or people showering themselves with mud.
Game drive
Game drives in open 4x4s facilitates Tarangire wildlife viewing as elephants, zebras, giraffes, and lions can all be spotted as best season is in the dry period at waterholes. During the dry season, on safari with a guide, one will travel through savannah, woodlands, and swamps, spotting leopards in trees and herds of antelope while the low vantage point provides excellent views of the more active, open parts during the dry season.
Walking
Guided walking safaris reveal animal tracks, bird watching, and revealing bush details that are ideally done at early morning with a ranger. Unlike motor vehicle drives, on the motorcycles you are on the ground meaning, you can feel the crunch of the earth without feeling like you are in a cage. This makes it easier to spot shy bushbucks or identifying the lilac breasted roller’s call which makes the whole experience personal and vivid though we shy away from bigger game while on foot.