Manyara Region
Tarangire
Ancient baobabs and Tanzania’s greatest elephant herds.
Best time
Jun – Oct
Ideal stay
1 – 2 days
Highlight
Elephant herds
About Tarangire
Why you’ll never forget it
Discover Tarangire, renowned for its giant elephant herds and iconic ancient baobab trees. In the dry season, the Tarangire River draws an abundance of wildlife to its banks, creating unforgettable safari encounters.
Less crowded than its famous neighbours, it rewards the unhurried traveller with hundreds of elephants at the water’s edge, tree-climbing pythons, and birdlife that numbers over 500 species.
Things To Do
Experiences in Tarangire
Baobab Giants
Drive among trees that have stood for over a thousand years.
Birding Paradise
Over 500 species, from lovebirds to the giant kori bustard.
Elephant Gatherings
Dry-season herds congregate in their hundreds along the river.
Gallery
Tarangire through the lens
