We will collect you from your hotel in Arusha and embark on a 2-3 hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Before being designated as a national park, this region was known for big game hunting safaris. However, since the establishment of the national parks in 1970, the seasonal marshes and vast savannahs have been transformed into profitable hunting grounds once again. Fortunately, modern cameras have replaced the outdated elephant guns. Tarangire National Park boasts the highest density of elephants in northern Tanzania, with herds numbering up to an impressive 300 animals visible throughout the year.
The Tarangire River sustains water year-round, attracting numerous animals from surrounding areas during the dry season, particularly between July and October. Visiting the park during this time offers the opportunity to witness a remarkable natural spectacle, with sightings of lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, various antelope and gazelle species, and even the occasional python. Additionally, the dry season serves as a paradise for bird watchers, with over 550 different species, including the Maasai Ostrich, the world’s largest bird.
Around lunchtime, we will pause at a suitable picnic spot, allowing for a meal with a view while continuing to observe wildlife. As the afternoon unfolds, we will indulge in more wildlife viewing before driving you back to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha before sunset.