History and context
Why this matters
TANAPA notes that the park name comes from the Tarangire River and gives the park area as 2,850 square kilometres. Its river system is central to the dry-season wildlife story.
Wild Wings route logic
How we use it in an itinerary
Use Tarangire as a strong opening or closing chapter near Arusha. It adds elephants, baobabs and a different landscape before or after Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Planning fit
When it belongs in the route
Excellent on 5-7 day northern routes and short safaris from Arusha.
Useful details
What to know before you go
- Named for the Tarangire River
- TANAPA gives the park area as 2,850 km2
- Known for elephant concentration and birding