TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
It takes up 1615 square miles to be Tarangire National Park.
History
The Tarangire National Park was created in 1957 as a game reserve. It was named after the Tarangire River, which flows through the park. After that, in 1970, it was made a National Park.
Fees and permits to get in
Each person must show valid ID in order to enter Tarangire National Park, which costs UDS 53.
When they are open
The Tarangire National Park gates are open from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.
How to Get There
By Road
Tarangire National Park is 87 miles away from Arusha. If you drive on good roads, the trip will take about two hours.
By Air
Guests can fly to the nearby Lake Manyara airport and then drive to Tarangire in two hours. However, driving from Arusha is the best option because the whole trip takes the same amount of time.
Best Time to Visit
Climate and weather
Throughout the year, Tarangire’s weather stays mild to warm with some days being warmer than others. The days stay around 79 F in the dry winter months, and the nights may drop to the mid-fifties. During the rainy, warmer months of December through February, there are some small differences. During these months, the days will get up to 82 F and the nights will be a mild 62 F. The best time to see wildlife is from June to September, when it is dry.
Staying away from crowds
A lot of people visit Tarangire National Park from June to September. To dodge the crowds, you might want to go between mid-October and early December, when it doesn’t rain as much. People who like to watch birds might want to go to the park in January or February, when it is very green and a great time to do so.
Good Value for Money
The trip from Arusha takes about two hours, and there are places to stay that cost between USD400 and USD1300 per night for two people sharing. Staying in Tarangire National Park for one to three nights is a great deal, and the experience is unforgettable.
Wildlife & Landscape
Wildlife that people like to see in Tarangire National Park
The “Big Five” animals live in Tarangire National Park, which is known to have one of the largest numbers of elephants in Tanzania. During a game drive, you have a good chance of seeing lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, and elephants. A lot of animals that hunt come to the Tarangire River, so it’s likely that you will see some of your favorite species.
The Ground
The Baobab trees make the Tarangire a beautiful place to see. There are trees all over the swamps and wooded areas, and slopes rise up next to the winding Tarangire River. A lot of different kinds of birds and snakes like the swamps.
Safari Experiences
Game Drives
Game drives are led by qualified guides in either an enclosed or an open 4×4 safari car. Usually, game drives happen in the early morning or late afternoon.
Safaris with a guide
Visitors can learn about the Tarangire’s plants and animals, as well as the plains game and predators that can be seen in the distance, from qualified hosts.
Lodges & Camps
In Tarangire National Park, you can stay in moderate safari cabins, traditional safari hotels, or high-end tented camps. Additionally, you can spend the night in a luxurious tree house and have the experience of mobile camping.
Tarangire National Park Lodging – Distance from park entrance
| Lodge or Hotel | Distance to park entrance (in miles) |
| Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp | 4 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Tarangire Safari Lodge | 5.8 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Ang’ata Tarangire Camp | 25 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Elawana Tarangire Treetops | 14 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Tarangire Kuro Treeetops Lodge | 23 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Sanctuary Swala Camp | 64 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge | 14 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Tarangire Sopa Lodge | 20 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Nyikani Tarangire camp | 77 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp | 67 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge | 9.6 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Tarangire Tortilis Camp | 17 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
| Maramboi Tented Lodge | 11 miles from the the main entrance gate to Tarangire National Park |
