Tarangire National Park is known for its huge number of elephant so it's a perfect place to explore everything Tanzania has to offer.
It is best in the dry season, July – November, when large herds of game, including eland, kudu, wildebeest, buffalo and elephant, are drawn to the permanent waters of the Tarangire River.
The abundant lion, jackal and diverse raptors are never far away.
Rolling landscape is dotted with towering termite mounds and giant baobab trees and the noticeably thicker bush creates a wild atmosphere.

Tanzania Migration Safari
Itinerary Highlights
- View Huge Herds Of Elephant In Tarangire National Park
- See Tree Climbing Lions In Lake Manyara National Park
- Two Days On Safari In Central Serengeti
- Witness The Migration Of Millions Of Wildebeest
Maisha Kikoti
Maisha Kikoti is situated a short drive and walk away from Tarangire National Park, and allows game viewing that starts in camp.The main area consisting of bar, restaurant and sitting area has great views of the area catching the cooling breeze. The 18 simple but comfortable tents are also on raised platforms and area spacious with a generous decking area overlooking the valley. En-suite faci...
Olivers Camp
In the southern sector of Tarangire, Oliver’s Camp offers a classic tented experience, with 10 tents in an unspoilt wilderness area.Night game driving and walking safaris are permitted in this remote sector of the park but must be booked in advance, so guests seeking Tarangire’s trademark elephants and baobab trees can set off on walks, open vehicle drives, and on-foot fly-camping expl...
Tarangire Treetops
Tarangire Treetops lies outside the park, in a private conservation area.The lodge provides imaginative luxury accommodation in 20 treehouses built around the trunks of large baobab and marula trees.There is a sense of magic as you ascend a small wooden staircase, through the hatch and onto your tented platform. The bespoke canvas tree-pavilions house a surprisingly elaborate bathroom, a pitched r...
Chem Chem Safari Lodge
Chem Chem Safari Lodge occupies 4000 hectares of privately managed wildlife wilderness located between the Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara (in the path of the annual Great Migration). The active camp water hole teems with wildlife. Access is via an easy drive from Arusha and Lake Manyara airstrips. The lodge and the destination are a real Tanzania treasure.Chem Chem Safari Lodge provides ...
Maramboi Tented Camp
Maramboi Tented Camp is on a 25,000 hectare concession area which is a migratory route between Lake Manyara and Tarangire making this camp an ideal location to explore much of what Tanzania has to offer easily. Some of the rooms are connected by wooden walk ways, as is the pool, making it ideal for those less able to work on rough ground. The 38 tents (including 2 family rooms) are built under ...
Swala Camp
Swala Camp is located in the remote southern half of Tarangire National Park, situated in amongst tall acacia trees giving you a feeling of privacy, experiencing this wonderful park in peace and quiet. Tarangire National Park is approximately 2, 850 sq km that lies at the centre of a vast ecosystem that comprises of the Tarangire Conservation area and also around 5, 000 sq km of unprotected l...
Tanzania's Four Northern Parks & Beach
Itinerary Highlights
- Visit Tanzania's Four northern Parks
- See elephants in Tarangire
- Flamingoes and tree climbing lions in Lake Manyara
- Resident game and the migration in the Serengeti
Exclusive Tanzania: Fly-in Safari
On this 7-night fly-in safari, you stay at the finest lodges in spectacular locations. Stunning accommodation, sumptuous food and superb game viewing are the keynotes here and this trip makes a perfect romantic break. Short flights between locations maximise the time available for game viewing. Game drives are in lodge vehicles, so you benefit from the guides' local knowledge. Safari vehicles ...
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