11 Days Paradise in the Wilderness – Tanzania Explore: Kilimanjoro, Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro. 11 Days Paradise in the Wilderness
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Today let us cover the elephant enthusiasts! Even though not as famous as Serengeti national park or Ngorongoro conservational park, Tarangire is credited with having the highest concentration of elephant in the whole world.
On top of that, the park is also known for its abundancy Baobab trees and acacia trees that creates shades throughout the park. These trees also act as a source of nutrients for the elephants and other animals like zebras that live within the park. The park is located 100 kilometres away from Arusha which is the tourism capital city of Tanzania. This makes the park the best starting point for all adventurous and with its good road network, this park is perfect for the newbies who want to tryout self-drive safaris in Tanzania. Even for those planning short safaris, Tarangire national park is a place to go to due to its closeness to Arusha. The drive to the park is less than two hours. Therefore, don’t hesitate to include it to your safari package.
Best time to visit Tarangire national park
The best time to visit Tarangire national park is between June and December. This time is considered to be the peak season of Tarangire national park. During this period the park is considered to be having the highest concentration of elephants and with the second largest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania. However, even during the low season you can still have a great experience through Tarangire national perk with the animals still roaming through the park though not as congested as during the peak season.
How to reach to Tarangire from Arusha
Tarangire is located 100 kilometres southwest of Arusha city which is known to be the tourism capital of Tanzania. The park is located 7 kilometres off Arusha-Dodoma main road. The road to the park is tarmacked and in a very good condition making a good place to visit for the newbies of self-drive safaris in Tanzania or those want to try it out for the first time.
A 3 day recommended Tarangire safari
To make the most of your stay in Tanzania northern circuit, we recommend this three day safari adventure through Tanzania to give the glimpse of what Tanzania has to offer that makes it to stand out the most thought after safari destination on African continent.
Day 1: Arusha to tarangire, game drive
Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongorongoro crater, game drive
Day 3: drive back to Arusha, end of adventure
You can check out our 3-day Ngorongoro and Tarangire detailed itinerary for more detailed route planning.
Baobab in Tanzania and Tarangire
For ages, Baobab trees have been used by native herbalists to treat different diseases including kidney diseases and fever. Of late, researchers have recommended the consumption of the Baobab fruits. With research showing that the fruit has 6 times more vitamin c compared to the orange. It is also believed that it has 2 times move calcium than milk. Which has made it to be believed to be the next super fruit. You will see several Baobab trees scattered all over Tarangire national park.
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