One of the quieter spots on the northern circuit—a place to catch your breath—Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds (sometimes 600 in a herd) amid bulky baobabs that pepper the plains.
During the dry season, particularly in August and September, animals flock here for the only permanent water source in the area, the Tarangire River. The swamps in the south are also a highlight and attract herbivores, which in turn attract lions, leopards, and wild dogs, transforming the park into a wildlife paradise.
Hot air balloon
What better way to get away from it all than setting sail in a hot air balloon and cruising the early morning thermals? Soar like a bird – but the fancy kind that expects a glass of champagne on touchdown.
Walking safaris
A walking safari in Tarangire serves to further slow the pace.
Watch dung beetles furiously rolling balls of elephant excrement into a safe place (it takes all sorts). Learn how to identify the prints of a wild dog or a hyena. And just relish the quietness, away from the rumble of 4×4 engines and chatter of other guests.
Later, you might head out on a night drive to see (or not) what emerges after dark.
