Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is located in northeast Tanzania, close to Arusha. Covering around 2,850 square kilometres, it is named after the Tarangire River flowing through it. The park is well-known for its diverse wildlife, especially its large elephant population, including impressive tuskers. Tarangire is also famous for baobab trees. It stands out for its high density of animals per square kilometre compared to other Tanzanian national parks.

Tarangire National Park may not be as famous as some others, but it's part of the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit. While not as grand as the Great Migration in Serengeti Park, Tarangire is known for wildlife migrations, including wildebeests, elephants, gazelles, zebras, hartebeests, and buffaloes moving to the Tarangire River. This yearly migration attracts predators and bird enthusiasts. Tarangire is also a home for the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros. Besides them, the park hosts a diverse range 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.