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In the far west of Tanzania lies another stretch of unexplored, untouched wilderness named Katavi National Park. With flood plains of thick reeds and water ways swarming with viscous crocodiles and hippos, large open plains of beautiful knee deep golden grass, pristine seasonal lakes, thick forests and woodlands, Katavi National park is one of those rare gems that are basically untouched.

Being deep in the west, Katavi slightly challenging accessibility makes it receive about a thousands guests each year, a fraction of those who arrive in Serengeti(about 250,000 each year), however this makes the park unspoiled and exclusive giving you a true adventurer and lover of African wilderness what may seem as a solo journey through Africa’s wild.

The easiest and most cost effective way to get to Katavi is by scheduled three hour flights from the major cities of Arusha and Dar-es-salaam. You can take a drive from the nearby up and coming city of Mbeya, which in itself is an exciting prospect.

Although an isolated destination, Katavi lodges benefit from the exquisite landscape and varied vegetation providing tourists fascinating and memorable lodging experience. Lodges are available in all prices and mobile camps to those who feel outdoorsy.

Activities

Take a game drive through Katavi’s two huge golden grasslands, watch as prides of lions patiently wait in the savannah to pounce on an isolated buffalo this strange predator prey dynamic is one of the things that sets Katavi apart, lions here like the taste of the Buffalo’s so their encounters are very common and exhilarating, watch impalas, zebras and hartebeest graze in the luscious grass. You are more likely to see herds of buffalos in your game drive than other safari jeep giving you the alone time we promised.

Guided walks and hikes are provided by specifics camps allowing you to get a little bit closer to the Katavi wilderness.

Time to go & Climate

The park is a delight all year round but during the dry season, August to October when the grass are sparse and water is drying up it is easier to spot wildlife as they congregate around the few available water holes.

Katavi is a warm place generally, temperatures during the day can reach 30 ⁰C and go as low as 17 ⁰C during the night time. Areas at a higher altitude, camps and lodges are cooler.

Katavi National Park Wildlife

Katavi National Park has the highest population Buffalos in the world! It is very common to see a herd of up to one hundred Buffalos. This also provide the unique lion vs. Buffalo action. Prides of lions normally take their shot at a lone Buffalo giving you to a chance to witness one of the most brutal wildlife wrestling match with ferocious tussling and jostling all round, another exciting story for your friends back home. Other predators like cheetahs, spotted hyyenas and leopards are also seen roaming around the park in search of prey like Zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, Defessa waterbucks and more.

Katavi hosts flocks of open-billed and saddle-billed storks, crested cranes and pink backed pelicans. The park also has huge Raptors as a major attraction in the park making Katavi an ideal birders destination.

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The Gombe Stream National Park is located on Tanzania’s western boarder to Congo, it is the smallest National park with just around 35 square kilometers. Its highly placed on the Great Rift Valley’s escarpment with Lake Tanganyika flanking the park on its west side. The mountainous rainforest National Park is famous for its chimpanzees and Dr. Jane Goodall detailed study of the highlands primate natives. The landscape of the area is dominated by valleys and vegetation ranges from grassland to thickets to woodlands to thick tropical rainforest making a hike along the Gombe treks in retrospect a very rich experience.

In 1960, British primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall arrived in Gombe area hell-bent on studying the ways of the chimpanzees, human’s distant cousins. she was financed by another renowned scientist Dr. Louis Leaky. Records state that Dr. Jane Goodall is the only human to get accepted by the chimpanzee community and was able to closely monitor and come up with interesting findings on how this primates are more similar to humans than not. Her studies opened the world’s eyes on the life of chimpanzees which was used to help solidify Dr. Leaky’s evolution theory. Walk in he path of this great scientist on Dr.Goodall’s trail and learn a lot more fascinating facts on the Park’s pioneer’s journey.

Reaching Gombe National Park is not as easy as the others, it is on the other side of Arusha and Dar (Tanzania’s major tourist entry points) and once you get closer the last stretch of your journey is done by boat (one might argue that this is actually very epic) however if you hold on it is a very unique destination and a satisfying experience. A trip to Gombe can be coupled with a visit to the nearby Mahale Mountains. Flights from Arusha and Dar-es-salaam to Kigoma (park’s connecting town) are available every day and the boat ride is usually only a couple of hours.

Comfortable accommodations are available in Gombe National park that have the capacity to cater for travelers providing necessary relaxation amenities to shed the tires of the hike.

Activities

Take hikes off the beaten path with expert local guides who will take you to where this intelligent creatures troops are found. Chimpanzees are said to have the as close as 98% genetic similarity to human beings. Sit close to this primates and enjoy the drama and antics as they unfold.

Visitors of Gombe National park can also enjoy Lake Tanganyika. Snorkeling scuba diving and fishing are some of the remarkable experience done in Lake Tanganyika.

Time to visit & Climate

The best time to visit the chimps in Gombe is between August to November, however with a guides leading your trek you are bound to experience the park’s glory anytime of the year.

A beautiful cool atmosphere is associated with the highlands of this great National park. You might want to pack a jacket though as the chills can be unforgiving sometimes.

Gombe wildlife

Chimpanzees are the parks major draw but it is also home to beach comber, red colobus, blue monkey, velvet monkey, diadems and sometimes leopards can be spotted in the rich woodlands. The Park is also famous for the bird-life it nesting in its thick rain-forests.   

Amboseli National Park is located on the Loitoktok district south east Kenya, covering an area of 392 kilometer square Amboseli is not the biggest but it surely enjoys a wide variety of  80 species wildlife making it another exciting location to visit when you are in Kenya. Being only a couple of hours from Nairobi (closest safari destination to the city) makes a trip to safari not only enticing but also very cheap.

Amboseli provides an unbeatable scenery as it is shadowed by the tallest free standing mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro, having Kilimanjaro as a back drop conjures a never seen before scenic heaven adding to the already teeming beauty of this park.

Amboseli boasts to have elephants with the largest tusks in whole of Africa, in a journey through Amboseli you get to marvel and gasp in awe at the sheer size of this elephants tusks which to say the least are incomparable.

Being 2 hours from Nairobi, it is ideal to take a drive to this park enjoying the magnificent views Kenyan landscape.

Amboseli being a prime tourist destination offers a range of accommodations in and around the park. Safari lodges with exquisite amenities such as spas, swimming pools and more are available and camps with expert world class services are also available in the park.

Time to visit, Vegetation & Climate

Amboseli has a distinguished seven habitats open plains, acacia woodland, lava-strewn thornbush, swamp, marshland, the Amboseli lake bed and the slopes of oldoinyo Orok. The park enjoys underground water flowing from Mount Kilimanjaro that bursts into the streams in Amboseli.

Amboseli is an all year round destination with plenty of wildlife roaming about throughout the year. During the rainy season (March to May) the basin at the center of the park floods attracting hordes of wildlife. Flooding of the basin sets up for an impressive wildlife showing as thousands of wildlife are drawn to the water making observing them very easy and their great numbers together creates a jaw dropping, heart-warming marvelous scene.

Amboseli National Park wildlife

The National Park is teeming with a variety of wildlife species, it is famed to have a huge population density of elephants that are known for their huge tusks, Herds of Buffalos can be seen in the woodlands in their hundreds, shy leopards are lurking in the fringes of the woodlands, prides of lions prowl the grass plains in pursuit of luscious zebras, antelopes and gazelles, a lot of other gracious colorful prey graze along the park’s plains ear pricked up. Amboseli has about 400 bird species birds such as common redshank, Dickison’s kestrel, greater and lesser flamingoes, spike-heeled lark and many more occupy the park’s skies and grace the lakes shores.

Amboseli is a very unique destination in Kenya and provides a great wildlife viewing experience and being close to Nairobi city it is even more appealing convenient to visit. Please Contact us for your personalized Amboseli experience today.

In North eastern Rwanda right at the border lies a stretch of savannah, woodlands, papyrus swamps, rolling highlands and a dozen lakes creating one eof Africa’s scenic destination the Akagera National Park.  The Park gets its name from river Kagera on its eastern boundary that flows through and dumps its waters to the labyrinth of lakes in the park, with the largest Lake Ihema another remarkable feature for tourists in the park.

Akagera covers 1,122 square kilometers and being mainly dominated by wetlands it becomes the largest wetland park in whole of Africa.

The Park offers a wide range of accommodations for everyone from luxurious lodges in side the park to modern world class camps on the North side of the park, so all visitors of Akagera expect comfortable and classy accommodations making a trip here ever more relaxing.

Activities

The Park’s luscious game can be viewed mainly by a guided drive (very recommended as there are skilled guides here) or self-drive through the savannah. Notable game in Akagera savannahs are Elephants, Buffalos, Zebras, elands, topi, Giraffes, Roland antelopes and Eland. Akagera  papyrus swamps has amazing species of wildlife sitatunga and sought after shoebill stork. Monkeys like olive baboon, vervet and the secretive blue monkeys are some of the other primates that are in the park.

On the larger predators leopards, jackals, hyenas, and the recently introduced prides of lions are some of the predators that grace the park. Eighteen black rhinos were introduced in the park completing the Big five family that tourist seek to be available in Akagera.

The park also is an arena for bird watching which birders much appreciating the great variety of birdlife in the park, papyrus gonolek, red faced barbet and swamp flycatcher are some of the much sought after birds making up over 500 species of birdlife in the park

You can also have a unique safari experience and sail through Lake Ihema enjoying the pods of hippos in the lake and the crocodiles lazily floating in the water.

Found in the heart of Tanzania Ruaha National Park is not frequented by thousands of tourists like the other National Parks because of its slight geographical disadvantage being in central Tanzania, a true spread of untouched nature, this makes those lucky enough to make a trip to Ruaha enjoy a remote and exclusive adventure.

With around 20,000 square kilometers of large open grass plains christened by huge baobab trees and bordered by gentle rolling hills, Ruaha National Park has a dramatic and attractive scenery to rival the very best destinations. Having a major river River Ruaha, bordering the park in its south makes the park even more radiant. Making the slightly longer trip to the Park worthwhile.

Ruaha National Park is easily accessed via a short flight from the business capital of Dar-es-salaam to one of the park’s airstrip. You can take a drive through the adjoining parks of the southern circuit Nyerere National park to Udzungwa National park then Ruaha National park enjoying accommodations and game drives of the respective parks.

Comfortable safari lodges offering a heavenly scenery are some of the accommodations that tourists in Ruaha enjoy, mobile camps are also available to those who fancy camping in the wild, a priceless experience on its own.

Activities

Take game drives around this huge wildlife enthusiast dream park riding alongside herds of Buffalos and huge elephants. Enjoy the sights of this incredibly wildlife diverse park with sights of lions in the Mwagusi area and other predators such as endangered wild dogs, cheetahs, leopards and more are some of the commonly featured attractions in the Park.

Walk around adventures are rare due to the large number of elephants in the park, however some few camps with seasoned guides who know the park well enough will take you around the safer trails in the park.s

Time to visit & Climate

Ruaha is a top destination all year round, however in the dry season, May to November when the savannah is golden and sparse it is a slightly better because all the animals congregate around the drying up water sources making it easier to spot them. Elephants use their trunks to dig up the somewhat dry land, a very interesting thing to see.

Birders might want to visit the park in the long rains between February and April, this is when the migrant birds from Europe and parts of Africa reach Ruaha National Park. The grass is lush and green and surface is bright during this time too making it perfect for Landscape photographers.

Ruaha Natioanal Park wildlife

One of the biggest national Park in the country is also blessed with a huge variety of wildlife. Ruaha National Park hosts about 10% of the world’s lion population! You can sometimes spot a pride of up to 20 lions strutting about the open plains, Leopards are found in the woodlands, cheetahs can be seen patrolling the plains for prey and the endangered wild dogs are here in their 100s.

Impalas, waterbucks, gazelles, zebras, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, greater and lesser kudu and Buffalos are some of the animals that can be seen grazing around the plains in the park.

Eponymous Ruaha red-billed hornbill and some other 570 bird species can be seen flying around making it a great birders destination.

This UNESCO world heritage site which was previously known as Selous game reserve is one of the best places and considered a hidden secret in Tanzania’s wildlife scene. Found in the lesser famous southern circuit (South Tanzania) Nyerere National park previously known as Selous game reserve sprawls around 50,000 square kilometers of lush green savannah, gentle highlands, savannah woodlands, Miombo woodlands and more making this one of the largest and biodiversity rich protected areas in Africa, It is even bigger than Switzerland! The Park also has a major river, River Rufiji flowing through it adding to the exceptional biodiversity offered by the park, it is reported that the park is the only Miombo woodland area with the highest concentration of biodiversity boasting over 2,100 plant species.

Nyerere National park is only a few hours from Dar es salaam, Tanzania’s business capital and it is close to Zanzibar a world renowned beach holiday destination enabling tourists to plan an exciting safari and later relax by the beach. The park is also accessible by fights to its air strip located deep into the park, flights to the park offers remarkable views of river rufiji and the sprawling miombo woodlands from the sky giving visitors a very rare experience.

The Park offers all kinds of accommodations from luxurious safari lodges by the vast River Rufiji to mobile camps in and around the park. The lodges and camps are remarkable and of a world standard allowing our visitors to have a very fun and relaxed holiday.

Activities

You may take game drives in the vast park, keeping an eye out for the vast diverse wildlife that the park enjoys, endangered wild dogs can be seen strolling around the park, herds of Buffalos and elephants can be spotted in the woodlands, giraffes, antelopes, zebras and more graze around the parks lush green plains and predators such as lions and leopards are also a main acts in the park.

Boat Safari along River Rufiji is a rare safari activity that this park offers, having a permanent water body that cuts through the park it provides a rare opportunity for you to enjoy the Park while sailing on a boat. Boat rides are mostly done during the sunset when the water is relatively calm and the view is very impressive, enjoy the sight of crocodiles and hippos in the river and the rich birdlife flying either side of you.

Walking Safaris are another exciting fixture in Nyerere National Park, take guided walks through the plains and woodlands enjoying a surreal moment in the wilderness. You will learn and see some elusive flora and fauna in your guided walks around Nyerere National Park.

Time to visit and climate

The Nyerere National park is remarkable all year round but during the dry months of June to October it is when wildlife viewing is more enjoyable as it is easier to spot wildlife in the now short sparse grass. March to May has heavy rains.

The park is found in the unforgiving warm south so it may get to 31 ⁰C in the dry season (summer temperatures) and go as low as 17⁰C in the colder period, nevertheless being in an open area with lots of trees it gets mild and comfortable in the park.

Nyerere National Park Wildlife

Nyerere National Park offers a large diverse assortment of wildlife, predators such as lions, the endangered wild dogs and leopards can be sighted lurking in the tall grass pursuing zebras, antelopes, gazelles and other prey. The park is reported to have the highest population of hippos in the world! You may also see lots of crocodiles swimming in River Rufiji, it gets even more fascinating when you are sailing by them! Herds of elephants and Buffalos are commonly seen in the woodlands.

The Park also hosts rare and endangered wildlife like the black rhinos, Lichtenstein hartebeest, Nyasa wildebeest and elands.

Also flying about in the park is a very rich birdlife of about 400 bird species making the park a birders dream, the rare pel’s fishing owl can be seen in Nyerere National Park.

Journey to another untouched wonder of nature and enjoy a somewhat private safari in the park. Contact Us to schedule your stay and itinerary in this southern gem.        

Ngorongoro conservation Area(NCA), A land where the maasai natives and wildlife co-exist in one fascinating wilderness ecosystem, This UNESCO certified Geo park and world heritage center covers about 829,200 hectares and  is home to both the Maasai Natives and the world’s most sought after wildlife found in the largest crater in the world the Ngorongoro crater.

The famous Ngorongoro crater in which the NCA gets its name is arguably one of the world’s best places to view wildlife. Formed over 2 million years ago this 30.000 hectare crater of beautiful green grasslands, scenic rolling highlands and spots of picturesque lakes has population of over 25,000 large mammals and a couple of hundred bird species, this rich profusion of wildlife includes prides of lions, herds of elephants and a number of the world elusive Black Rhinos.

Things to do

Spend a day inside the crater and enjoy a wholesome safari in a destination with the highest wildlife population density in whole of Africa, with a population of over 25,000 large mammals including Wildebeests, buffalos, elephants and the endangered black rhinos the sheer size and beauty will mesmerize you, have a picnic lunch at the shores of the iconic Hippo lake one of the many rewarding views you will see inside the caldera. You can also take a hike to olmoti volcano and down the empakai crater to enjoy a brilliant sight of beautiful flamingoes basking on the soda lake in the empakai crater. You can take a trip to the Maasai village. You’ll learn a lot about the unique maasai culture and be entertained by their traditional dances, songs and vibrancy of their community. You will also get a chance to purchase awesome handcrafted and knitted souvenirs for you to take home.

The NCA is home to the Oldupai gorge, an area where scientists have found proof of life of pre historic man millions of years ago. This famous archeological site is a huge attraction to tourists and scientist all over the world. The skull of the paranthropus boisei was discovered by Mary Leaky and the oldowan tools dated 2.6 million years were also found here by Dr. Louis Leaky proving the existence of earlier civilizations in Olduvai. You can also see take a trip to Oldonyolengai, the mountain of god, one of the last active volcanoes in the world and see the famous shifting sand dunes where a great mass of sand shifts in unison over time.

Best Time to Visit

Ngorongoro conversation area is an all year round destination, However during the months of June-October is when the vegetation is less dense hence the wildlife are seen with greater ease.

Weather & Climate

NCA has mild temperatures all year round, with highest temperatures during the day reaching 20 ⁰C and the lowest during the nights can reach below freezing point at -6 ⁰C

February to March are the wet seasons with high rain volume, February in the Ndutu area in Ngorongoro crater is famously known as calving season, Wildebeest migrating to the now soaked Ndutu area in Ngorongoro have a unique synchronized birth where about 8,000 wildebeest give birth at the same time, this attracts a host of predators making a spectacular showing of predator Vs. Prey.

June to October is the dry season in NCA the vegetation in the park is less dense and hence it is easier to spot wildlife in and around the park. The days are sunny and dusty giving a soft air that is ideal for photography.

Ngorongoro wildlife

With over 25,000 large mammals and hundreds of bird species NCA definitely lives up to its standard as one of the best place for wildlife viewing in the world. Herds of elephants are seen moving majestically by the gorigor swamps, the silky leopards can be seen lurking by the lerai forests, prides of lions are prowling around the plains and the ever elusive black rhinos can be spotted going about their day in the bushes. A variety of birds also fly and move about the massive conversation, ostrich, flamingoes, vultures, marabou stork and other beautiful birds are found in the park.

Ngorongoro is undoubtedly one of the reasons tourists fly from all over the world to Tanzania. Enjoy the experience and boast to your friend back home on the elusive experience you.ve just enjoyed. Contact Us now so we can hook you up with the best Ngorongoro safari.  

The half of the largest lake in Africa and the third largest in the world is in Tanzania. Found in North of Tanzania and encircled by regions like Mwanza, Musoma and Bukoba the lake does not enjoy throngs of tourists like other destinations, however the lake and its shores have plenty of unique attraction that will make your vacation here very memorable and relaxing.

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of the local cities of Mwanza, Musoma and Bukoba, soak in the shores charm and enjoy the air north of the country. Get to the many islands floating in this great lake, Rubondo island National Park is one of the awesome island in the archipelago , a National park on an island you don’t see that every day!

Activities & Accommodation

Thinking about lake tourism, you start picturing fishing and boat rides(normal and boring if you ask me), However this is not the case with Africa’s largest lake, there are plenty of activities available in and around the great Lake.

Get soaked into the local pulsating life style of the lake city Natives, get intertwined in their daily run ins, visit the Sukuma museum and learn about the history of the lake natives

Visit the various islands in the Lake, with their unique ecosystems and vegetation dude to their isolations. Islands like ukara, Ukerewe, Rubondo and more are very diverse in their vegetation and species occupying. Rubondo is one of the few National Park in an island in the world. Take a trip to this Park and other islands in the largest lake in Africa.

The city shores have luxurious and comfortable hotels and restaurants beautifully placed. Enjoy sundowner cocktails and watch the sun disappear in the water living you with a cool warm air.

Lake Victoria is an awesome must see destination if you feel like enjoying the country’s beauty off the beaten paths of the famous wilderness. It is also a great combination to a trip to Serengeti, Ngorongoro loop. 

A trip to the lake and lake shores is not talked about enough, Be adventurous and try a trip to the North and live to tell the world about the marvelous experience you had. Contact Us at Extreme Wilderness to live the dream you never knew you had.

Lake Manyara National Park is one of the most eye catching national park in the country. Hemmingway dubbed the park as “the most beautiful place in Africa”, Now that’s a great compliment, this beauty comes from the fact that it is found inside a rift valley giving it glorious views of the escapement around it. Large parts of the park is covered by lake manyara, a shallow alkaline water body that attracts both wildlife and birds, flocks of flamingoes can be seen in their thousands by the shore of the great lake projecting a very extravagant scenery.

The national park is widely covered by savannah plains, woodlands and some highlands courtesy of the rift valley around it. It is well known for its unique tree climbing lions that are a rare breed in East Africa. The park is strategically positioned on the Northern circuit with box-office destinations, Ngorongoro and Serengeti close neighbors giving tourists an opportunity to combine these destinations and give you a wholesome expedition.

The park is accessible by car (two hours from Arusha) or by plane in an airstrip located inside the park giving those who choose to fly-in a remarkable bird’s view of the National park, an experience that has been deemed by many to be very rewarding. The park also offers high class safari lodge and mobile camps in and around the national park (nearby Karatu town) with all the necessary amenities for a fun and relaxing holiday, pools, restraint, spas will clear the safari weariness in an instant.

Activities

Lake Manyara offers game drives through the lush savannah highlands and thick woodlands, exploring the diverse wildlife in the park, catch giraffes strutting about the rich savannah grass plains, the rare tree climbing lions can be seen lazily relaxing on braches and elephants in the midst of trees in the highlands. Drive to the lake shore to see flocks of flamingoes beautifully perched on the alkaline shores of the seemingly endless lake manyara and last but not least take a dip into the warm Maji Moto spring under its leafy trees.

Lake manyara national park offers guided nature walks which allows you to closely and intimately get in touch with the nature through hikes around the beautiful landscape learning the history of this magnificent park and enjoying a closer and unobstructed view of some of the wildkife and birds in the park

Canoeing is another rare and elusive activity that this brilliant park offers, during the periods when water levels are favorable tourists are able to take canoes through the great lake and enjoy a very unique experience sailing by the flamingoes.

Community excursions to the nearby mto wa mbu town are also very fascinating as you get to learn on how the natives live in and around the wild, also its time to get a feel of the community.

Weather & Climate

The National park has dry seasons between June and October and it gets wet from march to may, January and February are relatively dry with lush green and the scenery pure after the December short rains, this is also a great time for bird watching as migratory birds land in Lake manyara national park. The temperatures are forgiving with the highest recorded at around 28 centigrade during the dry seasons and the lowest around 15 centigrade so it is relatively mild and comfortable. The park is great place to be all year round but January and February when the grass is green and short and the wildlife and birds are easily spotted is a enticing time.

Lake Manyara Wildlife

Being in the famous northern circuit in Tanzania Lake Manyara certainly delivers to the region’s standards, herds of elephants, buffalos can be seen roaming about the park’s woodland, tall majestic giraffes in the acacia dotted plains are a common attraction, the park’s exclusive tree climbing lions are also a very common acts in the park, warthogs, leopards impalas, gazelles, Klipspringers and the lesser and greater pink flamingoes can be seen decorating the shores of lake Manyara. 

A lover of quiet and wholesome safari has to include lake Manyara National Park once they reach North Tanzania, Book now with us for your private trip to Lake Manyara National Park.

Tarangire National Park is found in Northern circuit of Tanzania, south of Lake Manyara National park, it is a protected land filled with colossal baobab trees and herds of huge elephants, the park has the highest population of elephants in the country, Despite the fact that it has the wildlife diversity to rival that of the Serengeti it actually does not enjoy the huge number of tourists like Serengeti and Ngorongoro therefore making an exciting and somewhat exclusive experience to those who do make it to the park.

Tarangire National Park has a permament river, River Tarangire, that cuts across the National park and dumps its water south of the park at Lake Burunge. The river is a major attraction in the park and it is the only source of water during the dry season, allowing thousands of wildlife to congregate around it and provide a pretty remarkable spectacle.

Tourists usually tour through the park together with the A-list destinations of Ngorongoro and Serengeti which are nearby. It is a two hour drive from the major city of Arusha, your arrival point, and can also be accessed by air to an airstrip within the park, Flying in is a very unique experience as you get to see the park unfolding beneath you.

The Park offers all kinds of comfortable accommodation, from luxurious safari lodge to high class mobile camps depending on your budget. The accommodations can be inside the park, giving you a closer experience to the ecosystem or on a nearby vibrant town of Karatu, amongst the local community which is very fascinating itself

Activities

You can take game drives around the park enjoying its rich biodiversity, lions prowling the plains, leopards intelligently sitting in the park’s Matete woodlands or take a drive to the silale swamps and see antelopes gazelles and other herbivores drinking and eating from the swamps with predators lurking in the edges, you can also drive to spot the ever-present elephants sharpening its tusks on the huge baobab trees.

Tarangire national Park also offers Nature walks around the park giving tourists the unique experience of getting closer to nature and having a feel of the park, you will also learn about the park and see the smaller animals in the grass plains.    

Take a trip south of the park and witness the famous poacher’s hide, A huge 300 hundred year old Baobab tree that has a slightly hidden entrance to a 10 meter wide chamber that was used by the poachers in the early days.

Best Time to Visit Tarangire 

Tarangire national park is a joyous place to visit all year round, however from August to October when it is dry all round animals migrate to the park and head to River Tarangire and other wet waterholes in the park. Thousands of wildebeests, hartebeests, antelopes and more migrate to the park’s water bodies which in turn attracts predators such as lions and leopards too. It is the best time to view wildlife as the grass is short and the wildlife is plenty.

Weather & Climate

Tarangire has friendly cool temperatures all year round with the highest temperatures around 29 ⁰C during January to March and the lowest go down to 13 ⁰C. The park has its peak wet season in between April and May and it’s dry during August to October (favorable safari season).

Tarangire National Park wildlife

Tarangire National park is famous for its high number of huge elephants that freely roam the park, other than this gigantic creatures the park is very rich in its wildlife biodiversity, it has a variety of big mammals and a very rich assortment of bird species for the birders. Tourists can see lions leopards, cheetah, spotted hyenas and other dangerous predators lurking in the shadows for Zebras, antelopes gazelles and other prey that graze in the park. Tall beautiful giraffes are seen picking at the tall thorny trees in the park alongside buffalos and wildebeest. Birds like the crested francolins, yellow-necked sparrows, steppe eagles are among some of the beautiful birds that are known to peak the intrests of dedicated birders.

If you wish to plan a memorable safari and include this magical destination be sure to Contact Us and lets us curate your adventure.