5-Day Northern Tanzania Safari

Tarangire is one of Tanzania's most underrated parks, and one of its most rewarding. The park's defining feature is its relationship with the Tarangire River, which runs through a landscape of low-lying hills, vast acacia woodland, and enormous ancient baobab trees that can be thousands of years old. During the dry season, the river and surrounding swamps act as a magnet for extraordinary concentrations of wildlife, making Tarangire one of the most reliably spectacular parks in East Africa.

The park is reputed to contain some of Africa's largest elephant herds, and you're likely to understand why within minutes of entering the gates. Tarangire is also one of the few places to spot three rare species: the Greater Kudu, with its spectacular spiral horns; the Fringed-eared Oryx; and the unique Ashy Starling. After a thrilling afternoon game drive, settle into camp as the sun dips below the baobabs.