Tarangire for photographers

Tarangire is one of the best choices for photographers.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Tarangire is a northern Tanzanian park of baobab and acacia country cut by the Tarangire River. It is at its best in the dry season, when wildlife concentrates along the river.

Why Tarangire for photographers?

• Chances to photograph lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and buffalo.
• The best light is in the first hour after sunrise and the last before sunset.

What awaits you in Tarangire

• Large dry-season elephant concentrations
• Ancient baobab trees
• The Tarangire River and Silale swamps
• Guided walks and night drives in designated areas
• Close to Arusha and Ngorongoro

Wildlife you may encounter: lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.

Suggested time on the ground: 1 to 2 days. South-west of Arusha on a paved road, about 2-3 hours' drive; there are light-aircraft airstrips inside the park.

Activities that fit

game drives, night drives, hot-air balloon flights and birdwatching.

When to go

The best period overall is July to October.

Height of the dry season; the Tarangire River becomes the main water source and draws large numbers of elephants and other animals.

Other destinations for photographers

• Okavango Delta Botswana
• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Mana Pools Zimbabwe
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Chobe Botswana

Full Tarangire guideBest safaris for photographers

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Sources: TANAPA - Tarangire National Park · SafariBookings - Tarangire climate · Weather Spark - Mto wa Mbu (nearest station)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.