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Please select the National Park or Game Reserve from the list below:

Introduction

Northern Circuit

Serengeti National Park

Wildebeest Migration

Maswa Game Reserve

Ngorongoro Crater

Arusha National Park

Tarangire National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Kilimanjaro National Park

Mkomazi National Park

Southern Circuit

Selous Game Reserve

Mikumi National Park

Ruaha National Park

Kitulo National Park

Udzungwa Mountain National Park

Coastal Circuit

Saadani National Park

Amani Nature Reserve

Western Circuit

Katavi National Park

Gombe Stream National Park

Rubondo National Park

Mahale Mountain National Park

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Northern Circuit

Tarangire National Park

The Park has an area of 2,600 sq km and is named after the Tarangire River that flows through the park throughout the year. This park is known for its elephants. You will see these enormous creatures travel in families and you surely will not miss the extraordinary care they take of their young. The elephants tend to travel in packs and in the same paths as they have taken year after year. When they see your vehicle coming closer they will gather around their young to protect them and lead them on their way. Here you will have the opportunity to simply sit and watch. Also in this park is the Tarangire River. This river winds through the middle of the park providing nourishment for the animals and great viewing for visitors. Daily large herds of animals and birds gather around this river so you will be sure not to miss anything. It also boasts many Baobab trees, impressive trees that can live for thousands of years. Animals can be found in the rainy seasons, but the concentration of wildlife tends to be better during the dry seasons.

Location:
The park is 115 km from Arusha town, almost directly between Arusha and Ngorongoro Crater.

Things to Do:
Game Drives, Guided Walks (from select accommodations only) and Night Game Drives (from Tarangire Treetops).

Time to visit:
June to October is a good time to visit as part of your Tanzania safari as the animals from the park and surrounding game controlled areas gather at the permanent source of water. Minimum of 1 night but 2 is better.

Animals:
Thousands of animals including wildebeest, zebras, elands, elephants, buffaloes, hartebeests and more migrate from the dry Maasai steppe to the Tarangire river. Not suprisingly, lions and other predators find the place attractive. Has more than 550 bird species!

For safari packages, please visit Northern Circuit Safaris section on Packages page

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