Ultimate Guide to Activities to do in Tarangire National Park 2026

Ultimate Guide to Activities to do in Tarangire National Park 2026

Tarangire National Park is among the most popular national parks in Tanzania for its large elephant herds and the mini-wildlife migration that takes place during the dry season, this migration sees about 250,000 animals entering the park.

Tarangire National Park is also ranked as the 6^th largest National Park in Tanzania as it covers an area of 2,600 square kilometers, Tarangire is also renowned for its scenic landscape dotted with the iconic baobab trees.

Tanzania Safari Activities in Tarangire National Park

Game Drives

The most popular Tanzania safari activity in Tarangire National Park is game drives which offers visitors a chance to explore the plains of the park and spot various wildlife such as large herds of elephants, antelopes, predators like lions, leopards and cheetahs among others.

The park has 5 routes leading to most parts of the park proving the best option for game viewing, the Lemiyon route features the park headquarters and campsites in the northern part of the park. This route offers a chance to explore the herds and spot various wildlife

Night Game Drives

Night game drives in Tarangire National Park offer visitors an opportunity to see the see the nightlife of the park and reveal the elusive magic of nocturnal Africa.

Tarangire Balloon Safaris

Birding in Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is a great destination for birding in Tanzania, the park is home to more than 550 species of birds thriving in various regions of the park. The best time to see birds in Tarangire National Park is from November to April when migratory species begin arriving from Europe and North Africa, in this same period the resident species begin nestling and they are really easy to see the birds while in breeding plumage.

The best place to see birds in Tarangire National Park is in the woodlands, swamps and near the Tarangire River, some of the commonly seen birds in Tarangire include

Nature Walks in Tarangire National Park

Nature walks in Tarangire National Park offer visitors a chance to explore the beautiful environment of the park and is best done in the morning and evening, nature walks last for about 1 to 3 hours with an experienced and armed guide who knows various areas that can be hiked.

Visitors normally use nature trails on which offers you a chance to connect with nature.

While on foot, you get a close encounter with animals such as elephants, zebras, gazelles and buffaloes among others. The best place to visit on nature walks / sightseeing is The Silale Swamp covering about 30 square kilometers giving visitors a chance to see a variety of animals including predators and massive tree climbing pythons.

Cultural tours in Tarangire National Park

Cultural tours in Tarangire National Park take you on a visit to the Maasai or Barabaig village with numerous ancient paintings. Tarangire National Park is situated near the Masai Steep, these are one of the 120 tribes of Tanzania still living like the way they lived centuries ago.

During your visit to the Masai Village, you will learn about their unique ways of living in terms of their dressing, dancing and music and the local cuisines.

Where to stay in Tarangire National Park

In Tarangire National Park, there is a variety of accommodation options ranging from budget, midrange to luxury fitting the budget of each and every traveler on a Tanzania safari. These accommodations include

• Nimali Trangire Tented Camp
• Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
• Sanctuary Swala Camp
• Lemale Mpingo Ridge Lodge
• Ecoscience Science Center and Luxury Lodge
• Tarangire Safari Lodge
• Tarangire Sopa Lodge
• Ang’ata Tarangire Camp
• Kikoti Tented Camp
• Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
• Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
• Maramboi Tented Lodge
• Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge
• Whistling Thorn Tented Camp