Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is situated in northeast Tanzania, near Arusha. It spans about 2,850 square kilometres and gets its name from the Tarangire River that flows through it. Renowned for its incredible wildlife diversity, Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant population, including the old tuskers - big bull elephants with impressive tusks, as well as its baobab trees. It has an exceptionally high density of animals per square kilometre compared to other national parks in Tanzania.

While not as well-known as some other parks in the region, Tarangire is part of the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit. Although not as grand as the Great Migration in Serengeti Park, the park s renowned for wildlife migrations, including wildebeests, elephants, gazelles, zebras, hartebeests, and buffaloes that move to the Tarangire River. This annual migration attracts both predators and bird enthusiasts, as Tarangire is also a haven for the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros. In addition to these, the park hosts an impressive variety of wildlife and over 500 bird species.

Entry Fees to Tarangire National Park:
Park Entry Fee:
Peak Season:
EAC: Adult – TSH 10,000, Child – TSH 2000
Resident: Adult – $25, Child - $7.5
Non-EAC: Adult - $50, Child - $15
Low Season:
EAC: Adult – TSH 10,000, Child – TSH 2000
Resident: Adult – $22.5, Child - $7.5
Non-EAC: Adult - $45, Child - $15

Special Activities:
Walking Safaris:
Short walks for adults(1 to 2 hours): EAC – TSH 5000, Residents - $20, Non-EAC - $20
Short walks for children: EAC – TSH 2500, Residents: $10, Non-EAC - $10
Long Walks for adults (above 4 hours): EAC – TSH 10000, Residents - $25, Non-EAC - $25
Long Walks for children: EAC – 5000, Residents - $15, Non EAC - $15

Night Game Drive:
EAC: Adult – TSH 10,000, Child – TSH 5,000
Resident: Adult - $50, Child - $25
Non-EAC: Adult – 50, Child - $25
Crew Fee Per Person Per Day (guides, porters, campers, driver guides, and cooks): TSH 3,500
Balloon Operation Fees (per person per trip): $40

Entrance Gates to Tarangire National Park:
Tarangire National Park has three entrance gates:
1. Tarangire Main Gate: This is the primary entrance and is closest to the central and northern regions of the park, which are renowned for their high density of wildlife, especially elephants. The gate is located about 115 kilometres (71 miles) southwest of Arusha city.
2. Lodoare Gate: Situated to the east of the park, Lodoare Gate provides access to the eastern region. It is approximately 75 kilometres (46 miles) southeast of Arusha.
3. Matete Gate: This gate is located to the southwest of the park and gives entry to the southwestern area, characterized by vast baobab-dotted plains. Matete Gate is about 140 kilometres (87 miles) southwest of Arusha.