How to get to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is one of the parks located in Northern Tanzania, known as a more seasonal park. Within the Greater Tarangire ecosystem, there is a lot of migratory movement. Covering an area of 2,600 square kilometers, Tarangire lies a small distance southeast of Lake Manyara National Park. It has a hilly landscape that is dotted by several Baobab trees, thick bushes, and long grass. Tarangire has beautiful scenery made up of its habitats, which range. Safari in Tarangire National Park will give you an opportunity to see large herds of Elephants up close and other wildlife alongside its beautiful scenery as a backdrop. The park is home to large herds of Elephants one herd can go consist up to 300 Elephants. Other animals include wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, gazelle, heartbeest, zebras, elands, stately fringe-eared oryx and peculiar long-necked gerenuk. Tarangire National Park is also a great place to spot birds and great for birders. The park is home to over 500 bird species that live in a variety of habitats of this park.
Getting to Tarangire National Park is quite easy for anyone looking to explore its beauty. There are two main ways to get there: by road or by air, both of which are enjoyable options.
By air
If you choose to fly, the best way is to land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, located just 46 kilometers from Arusha. Another option is to fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport near Dar es Salaam and then book a direct flight to Arusha Airport. For budget travelers, you could also fly into Nairobi, Kenya, and then take a bus to Arusha. If you opt for our afternoon pickup option, you’ll arrive in Arusha by late afternoon.
our driver guide from Focus East Africa Tours, will pick you up from the airport and take you straight to Tarangire National Park. Usually, the tour operator takes care of your accommodation and transportation, making for a hassle-free and fun experience.
You can take charter flights starting from Arusha, flying to Serengeti and then to Tarangire. The drive from Arusha to the entrance gate is a smooth 2-hour journey, with just 7 kilometers on an unpaved road. Once you’re in Tarangire, it’s a short drive to the nearby Ngorongoro Conservation Area or Lake Manyara National Park.
How to book a flight to Tarangire National Park
If you’re looking to book a flight to Tarangire National Park, you’ll find plenty of information online. Check out airline websites to see their flight schedules, ticket prices, and which airlines operate on the route to the park. A good resource is SkyScanner.net, where you can compare multiple destinations, and for domestic flights, Expedia.com is also helpful. Some of the domestic airlines that you can use include: Coastal Aviation, Air Tanzania, Safari Air Link, Precision Air, ZanAir, and Regional Air. Please keep in mind that the available charter flights have a weight restriction, and for that reason, you should inquire through your tour operator about how much luggage you can take at a time.
Accessing the Tarangire National Park by road
Driving from Arusha to Tarangire National Park is about 140 kilometers and usually takes around 3 hours. Some folks think of a trip to Tarangire as a solitary adventure, but visiting during the dry season can give you amazing wildlife sightings, especially in the park’s southern region. Tarangire is part of the well-known northern safari circuit, and it is certainly visited in conjunction with the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Arusha town serves as a starting point for the majority of safaris on this circuit.
Can I combine a safari to Tarangire with other safari parks
yes! You can easily combine a visit to Tarangire with other safari parks thanks to good roads and flight options. For instance, it’s about 110 kilometers from Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park, which takes roughly 2 hours and 50 minutes by car. You can also travel from Tarangire to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, located around 140 kilometers away, with a driving time of about 3 hours. If you’re planning a longer safari in Tanzania, you can include a day trip to these parks. For those who want to stay overnight, there are plenty of great accommodations available, including nice lodges and campsites like Boundary Hill Lodge, Mawe Niga Tented Camp, and Osupuko Lodges, among others. For more details on reaching Tarangire National Park, which is truly stunning, feel free to reach out to Focus East Africa Tours.
Best time to visit Tarangire National Park
This national park is a great destination to enjoy year-round, however, the best time to visit the park for an adventurous safari is during the dry season which runs from June to October and again December to early March. During these months, when migrant game congregate around the swamps and the Tarangire River valley. Migrating elephants can then be seen in good size herds, with a fine diversity of other large mammals. But the numbers of animals vary due to the timing of the rains. Throughout the year, the Tarangire is mainly warm and dry, with daytime temperatures ranging from 75-85 F (24-30 C) and dropping between 55-65 F (13-18 C) at night. The temperatures are dependent on your month of travel
Where to stay while on a Tanzania safari in Tarangire National Park
for the best accommodation in Tarangire National Park, consider luxury options like Tarangire Treetops, Kichuguu Camp or Nimali Tarangire, Lemala Tarangire. Mid-Range Accommodations like Sangaiwe Tented Camp, Tarangire Osupuko Lodge, Roika Tanrangire Tented Lodge, Maramboi Tented Camp, Tarangire Safari Lodge, Tarangire River Camp. For those interested in a Budget Safari, consider Budget Accommodations like Whistling Thorn Tented Camp, Planet Lodge and Oliver’s Camp Among Others.
