Top Things to do in Tarangire National Park
The 9 Best Things to do in Tarangire National Park, Arusha Region
Named for the river that runs through its stunning landscape, the Tarangire National Park offers visitors a unique experience of Tanzania. The park is home to the country’s largest population of elephants (during the dry season you can see herds of 300 digging in the Tarangire riverbed) and also features other native wildlife such as impalas, rhinos, and hartebeest buffalo. Though safaris are a popular attraction in the area, nature-lovers will delight in experiencing such native vegetation as the baobab tree—otherwise known as the tree of life—and the park’s complex network of swamps.
Restaurants in Tarangire National Park
1. Tarangire National Park
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5.0 based on 1,544 reviews
Reviewed By 681janeg
This is an amazing park and even not too crowded! Lots of animal sightings - elephants, wildebeest, lions, leopards, warthogs, antelope (Impalas, Dic-Dic, Thomson and Grand gazelles, zebras, and cape buffalo to name a few. We observed an elephant herd crossing to get to the river for a drink and they walked directly in front of our safari land cruiser. Lots of zebra and elephants. Our guide, Felix (from Nomad Tanzania) was excellent. He never rushed us through the park, but allowed us to take our time and enjoy the animals at our own pace (whether we wanted to spend time viewing them for their activities or just a quick drive by as the Impalas are numerous!). That was most appreciated. This was our first park to visit in Tanzania so I wasn't sure what to expect, but it by far exceeded expectations. The habitats vary - from wetland marshes to dry, long grassy areas to woodland savannahs. Ostriches were a pleasant surprise as well as a leopard with his "kill" lounging in a tree (it was a far distance away so we were grateful to our guide). We saw many elephants and zebra and were amazed at the instincts each displayed. Truly two days very well spent during our time in Tanzania.
2. East Safari Tours and Travels
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
We are a local safari operator in Tanzania, the land of Serengeti, Zanzibar, and Mt. Kilimanjaro. We offer all types of safari tours and experiences particularly to witness the great wildebeest migration as well as year-round itineraries for honeymoon, family, and all other types of travelers. Let us help you make your dream tour come true. We can provide you the best adventures in Tanzania towards
3. Matriarch Hill Safari
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Discover wildlife, culture and fun with a locally-owned company that takes cues from the oldest and wisest female in Tanzania—the matriarch elephant—to care for the future. Matriarch Hill Safari not only offers top-notch adventures, but works to preserve the wildness of Africa and empower the women who protect and serve this magical place.
4. nyika treks & Safaris
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By ClaretClaude - Manchester, United Kingdom
My wife and I booked our honeymoon through Nyika and it was amazing!! Admittedly it was over 6 months ago and I've just been really slow to write a review. I was put in contact with Mr Musangi, who owns Nyika, under recommendation from somebody who had used Nyika in the past. Right from the very first e-mail Mr Musangi was quick to respond and did all he could to accommodate our needs. In fact he was very patient as I made many tweaks to the itinerary so we could have the perfect honeymoon. Everything about our trip was made very clear to us. We settled on a week on safari visiting four national parks (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti), followed by a week relaxing in luxury in Zanzibar. We couldn't have built the itinerary ourselves, and it would have been extremely expensive if we had done it through a UK travel operator. On our arrival to Tanzania we were picked up at the airport by our guide Goodluck, subsequently told us that we would be the only couple on our safari and that Mr Musangi had wanted to do something special so had given us a large safari jeep all to ourselves (they're big enough for 6 people). This seemed like Goodluck indeed. Goodluck was a phenomenal guide with a lifetime of experience and it showed. He knew the various parks inside out, and his popularity among the other guides was clear to see. Goodluck was incredibly attentive to our needs. Rather than a morning drive followed by an evening drive as the typical daily agenda, he was more than happy to grab a packed lunch, head out in the morning, and not return until the sun was going down in the evening. We did this pretty much every day! This might not be everyone's cup of tea but it was definitely ours, and that meant we got to travel further in to the parks, see more areas that weren't overrun with other safari vehicles, and have a much better experience as a result. If we return to Tanzania on safari there is only one person I would want as a guide. At the end of our safari Mr Musangi came to meet us in our hotel, check to see that we had enjoyed our trip, and gave us some coffee to take home as a parting gift. Nice touch and good coffee. The final leg of our journey took us to Zanzibar where we were greeted by Ali Baba and Nowshat (excuse spelling). Ali Baba and Nowshat looked after us in Zanzibar City, showing us the main spots of interest before ensuring we were taken to our final accommodation for a week of luxury. I felt we stayed in some amazing accommodation without paying excessive money for it. In other words it was excellent value for money. In fact one of the lodges we stayed in on Safari (Kilimamoja Manyara Lodge) was possibly the best accommodation I've ever stayed in. Even if you can only build it in to your trip for a single night I'd recommend it. Overall a stunning trip made possible by the team at Nyika.
5. Nitopa Adventures
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By JakeButts
Brilliant team with stunning routes through the safaris, Nixon was an excellent guide who helped us spot some rare animals. Would recommend!
6. Taste of Afrika
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Taste of Afrika is a locally tour & safari operator that specialized with Mountain Climbing, Wildlife Safaris,Cultural tours and Holiday vacations all over Eastern and Southern Africa.We offer a maximum customized and tailor made itinerary to our clients with the ultimate goal of producing a happy and satisfied clients with a lifetime memorable experience about Africa.
7. Uisso Adventure And Safaris
Uisso adventures will arrange your accommodations, safari, trek, and otherwise to your utmost comfort. A tour operator that helps you organize your ideal trip to northern tanzania. Based out of moshi town at the base of mount kilimanjaro. Weather you are traveling on a budget or you wish to enjoy all the luxuries that tanzania has to offer, , we can ensure that your experience on any of the mounts
8. Lioncub Africa
ioncub Africa is a Tanzanian licensed, owned and operated tour company providing personalized and direct service to Mt. Kilimanjaro and Tanzania’s National Parks. We offer all types of adventures: Kilimanjaro mountain climbing expeditions, traditional and non-traditional safaris to all of Tanzania’s national parks, and beach holidays to Zanzibar and other island destinations. We give you “big tour
9. Gallery Tours and Safaris - Private Day Tours
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
