Tarangire for luxury travel

Tarangire is a good choice for luxury travel.

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 luxury travel?

• You can fly straight to an airstrip near your lodge.

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

walking safaris, night drives and hot-air balloon flights.

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 luxury travel

• Okavango Delta Botswana
• Masai Mara Kenya
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Serengeti Tanzania
• Madikwe South Africa
• Sabi Sand South Africa

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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.