A safari in Tarangire National Park

With its abundant wildlife, unique landscapes and memorable safari experiences, Tarangire Park is a veritable treasure trove of nature. It is part of the vast Maasai steppe ecosystem. Although it is not one of the most visited parks in Tanzania, the richness of its flora and fauna is absolutely on a par with the country's most famous wildlife parks, such as the Serengeti or Ngorongoro. And here lies its most compelling asset.

Indeed, a safari in Tarangire National Park is the guarantee of an extraordinary adventure, far from the crowds of the big parks and in complete tranquillity! A protected reserve, the park is home to a high density of animals, notably renowned for its large elephant population, its baobab forests and its small-scale migration. In fact, this is the park with the highest number of elephants in the world. During the dry season, you can see groups of up to 250 elephants. The population of these large mammals in the park is estimated to be at least 3,000 during the dry season.

In fact, the elephants are sure to find water here thanks to the river, hence their presence! An intense and impressive spectacle awaits you. What's more, along with the Serengeti, these are the only parks in the world where the elephant population is growing.

The river that runs through the park is Tarangire's most important lifeline. The park takes its name from the river itself, which means "Warthog". Along with Lake Barunge, the river is the park's main source of water. It's a magnificent place to watch the animals quench their thirst. As well as the elephants, it's the perfect place to watch the big cats on the hunt. Lions and leopards roam the park's arid terrain. But you'll also find buffalo, chimpanzees and giraffes. Tarangire is one of Tanzania's best places to see animals in their natural habitat, away from the tourist crowds. You'll find almost 250,000 animals gathered around the river.

Tarangire's ecosystem is much denser in terms of vegetation than other parks such as Serengeti. During your safari in Tarangire, you will enter a veritable kingdom of baobabs, a tree as mystical as it is emblematic of African flora. The landscape of the region favours the proliferation of these great sacred trees. There are eight species of baobab, and the one that has taken root in Tanzania is the biggest and largest of them all.

It's worth noting that the trees you'll come across in the park are each at least a thousand years old. But the baobab is also an important source of food for animals. Its seeds are edible and its bark is used by elephants to sharpen their tusks. What's more, you'll also have the chance to see the acacias at sunset. A fascinating sight.

While the Serengeti is known for its great migration, Tarangire also has a small migration. During the dry season, between July and November, wildebeest, buffalo, antelope and other animals gather along the riverbanks to quench their thirst. Predators are also very present. Lions and leopards are on the lookout for small prey such as antelopes. During the rainy season, wildlife scatters across the park from north to south.