Tarangire National Park

Located just a few hours’ drive from the town of Arusha, Tarangire is a popular stop for people traveling through the northern safari circuit on their way to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. It is also renowned as one of the best luxury Africa safari and tour destinations. The park extends into two game controlled areas, allowing wildlife to move freely throughout.

Before the rains, droves of gazelles, wildebeests, zebras, and giraffes migrate to Tarangire National Park’s scrub plains, where the last grazing land still remains. This incredible destination offers unparalleled game viewing opportunities, and during the dry season, elephants abound. Families of pachyderms can be seen playing around the ancient trunks of baobab trees, while stripping acacia bark from thorn trees for their afternoon meal. The experience is truly breathtaking, with panoramic views of the Maasai Steppe and the mountains in the south, making a stopover at Tarangire an unforgettable and luxurious adventure.

Even during the rainy season, when the seasonal visitors scatter over a vast range, Tarangire remains a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Spanning an impressive 20,000 sq km (12,500 sq miles), the park continues to attract mobs of elephants, providing incredible encounters regardless of the weather. The swamps, tinged green year-round, are home to an astonishing 550 bird varieties, representing the highest number of breeding species in one habitat anywhere in the world. For those seeking the best luxury Africa safari and tour experience, Tarangire National Park is a must-visit destination.