Tarangire National Park is a superb destination for the wildlife enthusiast – its river attracts enormous herds of elephants and the landscape is a rich and varied mix of baobab trees, acacia bush, plains swamps and rocky outcrops (kopjes).
Tarangire is a grossly under-rated park, possibly because it does not fit so conveniently into a week’s safari, or because it lies just off the “northern circuit. However, it is particularly welcoming when added on after the somewhat hectic Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
The area actually experiences its own migration – although smaller in scale than the one further north. Elephants are virtually guaranteed here, and vast herds of Cape buffalo, as well as Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelle, Burchell’s zebra, giraffe and warthog all are hunted by lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, jackal and even African wild dog. Tarangire is also an excellent destination for birds of prey and provides a superb habitat for many other species.
The park is within half a day’s drive of Arusha and Lake Manyara, which means that it can easily be added to any northern circuit itinerary of Tanzania.
Experience the major wildlife highlights and contrasting locations of northern Tanzania on this excellent value, classic safari. Combining the wide open plains of the Serengeti, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire’s outstanding birdlife, this is a perfect introduction to Tanzania.
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Explore five of Northern Tanzania's finest wildlife areas whilst staying in sustainable camps and lodges throughout. Watch the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti, herds of elephants in Tarangire and big cats in Ngorongoro Conservation Area on this tailor-made holiday to Tanzania.
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Coinciding with wildebeest migration, our north Tanzania safari watches colourful East African birdlife, and the vast mammal herds which roam the plains. On this 13-day tour, we explore the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the wildlife-rich Serengeti National Park.
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Destination: Tanzania
Price
(inc. flights): 13 days
from £4,995
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Kirurumu Tarangire sits in an elevated position at the northern tip of Tarangire National Park, offering ten tented cottages with stunning views over a waterhole into the park. Ideally located close to Tarangire's main gate, key attractions at the camp are walking safaris and short night drives.
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So neatly tucked away into the surrounding bush, you don’t realise you have arrived at Kuro Camp until your safari vehicle pulls up to a warm welcome from the team. Made from natural and locally sourced materials, the main area of the camp immerses itself into the environment.
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This camp, with ten large tents, is situated in Tarangire National Park’s remote south-eastern sector, an exclusive location perfect for viewing crowded local waterholes. Walking safaris, fly-camping and off-road driving are all possible in this part of the park, led by experienced naturalist guides.
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