Explore Tarangire National Park
Welcome to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s best-kept safari secrets. Often overlooked in favor of its more famous neighbors, Tarangire is a hidden gem offering spectacular wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and a quieter, more intimate safari experience. Famous for its massive elephant herds and towering baobab trees, this park delivers incredible game viewing, especially during the dry season.
Park Overview
Location: Northern Tanzania, approx. 2 hours from Arusha
Size: About 2,850 sq km
Seasonality: Excellent year-round; peak viewing from June to October
Ecosystem: Miombo woodlands, swamps, river valleys, and acacia savannah
The Land of Giants and Ancient Baobabs
At GoleAfrica Expeditions, we take you deep into Tarangire’s wild heart, where wildlife roams freely and nature tells stories etched in dust and shadow.
Sample Itinerary Including Ngorongoro
5-Day Northern Tanzania Safari
This compact yet wildlife-rich itinerary takes you through some of Tanzania’s finest safari destinations.
7-Day Northern Tanzania Highlights Safari
This popular 7-day itinerary offers the full northern Tanzania safari experience. From the elephant herds of Tarangire, to the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, the wildlife spectacle of the Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, this journey offers non-stop game viewing and diverse landscapes.
3-Day Short Safari – Tarangire & Ngorongoro
Short on time? This 3-day itinerary focuses on Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater — giving you incredible game viewing in just a few days.
Why Visit Tarangire?
Elephant Paradise
Home to one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania, Tarangire is the place to watch entire herds roam across golden plains.
Ancient Baobabs
Iconic baobab trees dominate the landscape, some believed to be over a thousand years old.
Big Cats & More
Lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas share the land with wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and warthogs.