Tarangire National Park

Safari destination · Tarangire Ecosystem

Tarangire National Park

Famous for its vast herds of elephants and iconic, ancient baobab trees that dot the landscape.

Drive from Arusha

2 Hours

Recommended nights

2 nights

Best months

Jan, Feb, Jun +6

Airstrip

Fly-in possible

About

About Tarangire National Park.

Famous for its vast herds of elephants and iconic, ancient baobab trees that dot the landscape. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a lifeline, drawing thousands of migratory zebra, wildebeest, and predators. A spectacular contrast to the open plains of the Serengeti, offering incredible birding, walking safaris, and night drives.

Government fees

Fees at Tarangire National Park.

Pass-through to the Tanzanian government — paid directly to the authority on top of accommodation. We always itemise every line on our quotes. TDL applies on top at 1% of net room rate.

FeeAmountPeakBasis
Adult Concession Fee$47.20Per person / night
Adult Entry Fee$53.10$59.00Per person / day
Child Concession Fee$11.80Per person / night
Child Entry Fee$17.70Per person / day
TDL (Tanzania Development Levy)1% of roomPer room / night
Vehicle Fee$17.70Per vehicle / day (24-hour permit)

Getting there

Drive times to other destinations.

Approximate dry-season drive times in a private 4×4. Legs marked as productive game viewing are themselves part of the safari experience. Long legs that need an overnight midway, or transfers we always fly, are flagged in the note column.

DestinationDrive timeNote
Lake Manyara National Park1 hr 30 minTransit drive
Karatu2 hr 30 minTransit drive
Arusha City3 hrsTransit drive
Ngorongoro Crater3 hrsGame-viewing drive
Ndutu Ngorongoro Conservation5 hrsGame-viewing drive
Seronera Central Serengeti7 hrsGame-viewing drive
Grumeti Western Serengeti9 hrsFlight only — we don't drive this leg
Kogatende Northern Serengeti (Mara River)11 hrsGame-viewing drive
Lamai Northern Serengeti11 hr 30 minGame-viewing drive

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