Often overlooked yet absolutely unforgettable, Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s hidden safari gems — especially during the dry season (July to October), when wildlife congregates in astonishing numbers along the life-giving Tarangire River. Towering baobab trees, wide open savannahs, and golden light create one of the most visually arresting landscapes in East Africa.
Located just a few hours from Arusha, Tarangire is the perfect first or last stop on your Northern Safari Circuit. And it offers something rare: the largest elephant herds in East Africa, iconic big cats, vibrant birdlife, and ancient trees that have stood as silent sentinels for centuries.
But it isn’t just the animals that will stay with you. It’s the stillness, the golden dusk, and the feeling of being somewhere quietly sacred.
swamps or across open plains, offering unmatched photo opportunities.
Other wildlife highlights include:
Over 420 bird species, including flamingos, pelicans, and eagles
Here, time slows. Nature speaks. And every guest leaves changed.
Don’t miss:
Lake Amboseli – A dry alkaline lakebed most of the year, lush after rains
These handpicked retreats offer not just a place to rest, but a front-row seat to one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles. Whether perched on the rim or nestled in the highlands, each lodge delivers intimacy, elegance, and unforgettable crater views.
Here, time slows. Nature speaks. And every guest leaves changed.
Tarangire is also a haven for migratory wildebeest during the dry season, and its open woodlands, palm groves, and pockets of acacia trees attract a wide variety of plains game and predators.
Private Game Drives
Follow expert guides through baobab forests and golden plains, encountering wildlife at every turn.
🪶 Walking Safaris
Step into the wild on foot with expert trackers. Learn to read animal signs, identify plants, and move with nature’s rhythm.
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Safari (Seasonal)
Soar silently above the plains at sunrise. Watch herds awaken below, then toast your flight with champagne.
🦜 Birding Safaris
Tarangire is a birder’s paradise, alive with song and color from ground hornbills to bee-eaters.
🌸 Baobab Bloom (Rare Event)
Between October and December, baobabs bloom for just one night — releasing a bold fragrance that lures bats and insects. A mystical moment in nature, if you’re lucky enough to witness it.
Let’s create your perfect Tarangire escape — one of giants, silence, and soul.
We partner with Tarangire’s most exclusive properties, chosen for their location, design, service, and immersion in the wild.
Tarangire Treetops
Elevated in ancient baobab trees and uniquely designed, this lodge sits on its own private game reserve at the edge of Tarangire. Expect stilted rooms, sweeping views, and a sense of playful magic suspended in the treetops.
Lemala Tarangire
A contemporary tented camp open only in the best game-viewing months. Lemala offers stylish luxury with intimate service and excellent access to seasonal migrations and predator sightings.
Kuro Tarangire
Hidden deep within the park, Kuro offers immersion in Tarangire’s wilderness. Built sustainably with a rustic charm, this camp is perfect for travelers who want a refined but earthy safari under the canopy of acacias.
Amboseli is where giants walk, traditions are honored, and Kilimanjaro reminds you that some places are too powerful to forget.