Things To Do
The Tarangire National Park is famous for its large herds of elephants that congregate under the spectacular baobab trees. The park attracts an abundance of zebra and is home to waterbuck, giraffe and kudu with their immense spiral horns as well as oryx with their lengthy rapier horns. The park is also home to over 550 species of bird with yellow-collared lovebirds a common sight in the trees along the Tarangire River. Key wildlife include: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, brown and spotted hyena, kudu, wildebeest, waterbuck, eland, wild dog, fringe eared Oryx.
The following activities are included in your stay:
Game Drives
Tarangire is famed for its large concentrations of elephant. The river is the park’s lifeline and attracts much of the game to its banks. You may also find some of the many leopards that rest by day in the shady trees. The low volume of visitors to the park offers a truly unique and private experience and customized open safari vehicles offer unobstructed viewing and great photography opportunities.
Bush Breakfasts, Picnics and Dinners
You may have decided with your guide to take a picnic breakfast or lunch with you but equally lovely in the evening is to enjoy a bush dinner. A secluded clearing is prepared for a traditional East African meal in the middle of the Tarangire bush. With a sundowner in hand, watch as the sun swiftly sinks and you’re setting becomes illuminated by a magnificent log fire. Once you have settled into your surroundings let the chef introduce you to traditional Swahili fare and experience a memorable evening under the African night sky.
Additional Activities
Walking Safaris
Put on your walking shoes and experience beautiful Tarangire National Park from a different perspective with a walking safari at Sanctuary Swala. Accompanied by a professional walking guide and armed ranger you may encounter zebra, waterbuck, impala, ostrich, elephant as well as a number of birds. (Seasonal activity, maximum 6 people per walk, additional cost)
Night Game Drive
Experience the wonders of a safari at night in Tarangire. As dusk falls, search for nocturnal animals rarely seen as this is one of the few places in northern Tanzania where you can enjoy a safari by moonlight. At night, you may encounter an African wild cat, the elusive leopard or feel the round eyes of a bushbaby peering down at you as the moon rises into the sky. With specialized lighting you will be able to look for lion and hyena, as well as smaller creatures such as spotted genet, serval, bat eared foxes, owls and nightjars. (Maximum 5 people, additional cost).
Hot Air Balloon Safari
At first rays of sunshine, float gently over the Tarangire National Park. Gaze down upon towering baobab trees and spot leopards and herds of elephants from the sky. The balloon flight time is around one hour, with a delicious breakfast awaiting you upon landing. (Additional cost). 