Tucked in Tanzania’s northern circuit, Tarangire National Park sprawls across 2,850 square kilometers of rugged beauty, just a two-hour drive from Arusha. The Tarangire River carves its lifeline through the land, framed by rolling hills, swampy floodplains, and grasslands dotted with ancient baobab trees that loom like giants over the savanna.

Attractions:

This is elephant country—herds numbering in the hundreds roam here, the largest concentration in the world. Lions and leopards stalk the shadows, while zebras and giraffes graze beneath the baobabs. Over 500 bird species, from yellow-collared lovebirds to the hefty Kori bustard, fill the air with color and song. Night game drives reveal nocturnal secrets, and walking safaris bring you close to the earth’s pulse.

Best Time to Visit:

June to October, the dry season, when the river becomes a magnet for wildlife, drawing predators and prey alike to its banks in a breathtaking spectacle.