Tarangire National Park

Tarangire is the northern circuit's hidden gem — a park of ancient baobab forests, seasonal swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River that draws enormous concentrations of wildlife during the dry season. The park is home to some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa, with groups of 300 or more regularly seen moving through the iconic baobab-studded landscape.

During the dry season from June to October, the Tarangire River becomes the only permanent water source for an area of roughly 20,000 square kilometres, creating a seasonal concentration of wildlife that rivals the Serengeti for sheer density. Lions, leopards, pythons draped over baobab branches, and over 550 bird species make Tarangire one of the most rewarding parks in Tanzania — yet it receives a fraction of the Serengeti's visitors.