This national park is most famous for herds of elephants and mighty, ancient baobab trees. It is home to some of the largest elephant herds in all of East Africa, with family groups numbering over 300 members! The park is named for the beautiful Tarangire River that attracts zebras, gazelles, impalas, and wildebeests during the dry season. These animals are soon followed by predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards. Making this a premier location to spot all sorts of wildlife in northern Tanzania. The drive to reach the park takes approximately 1.8 hrs, so we usually like to depart early in the morning (6 or 6:30 am) to ensure you get the most out of this day. You choose your departure time, however. If you would like to leave later, please just let us know. After a full-day game drive (that includes a picnic lunch), you will depart the park for Karatu, where you will enjoy dinner and overnight at a comfortable lodge.