tarangire national park

Famous for its huge baobab trees, Tarangire National Park is home to one of the largest concentrations of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. In the dry season, the permanent water in the Tarangire river attracts a wide variety of migratory animals including elephant, wildebeest, zebra, eland and oryx. There is also a good chance of seeing leopard, lion and, occasionally, the rare African hunting dog.

Best time to go: Game viewing and access all year, but best during the dry season months of July to March