Tarangire South
We think the southern area of Tarangire is what this National Park is all about, even though it doesn't host the dry season quantities of game seen in the northern part. The wide open floodplains, interspersed with wooded ridges & seasonal waterlines are classic examples of dry country Maasailand and a tremendous contrast to the rest of northern Tanzania. Read more?
As well as large elephant herds this is a popular area for buffalo and it is in the far south that chances of spotting lesser kudu, fringe-eared oryx and even gerenuk are at their best, although that said these species are still a big novelty here. Lots of varied birdlife throughout the year with migrants boosting numbers through the November to May months. As if that wasn't enough, its also a great area for both long & short walking safaris with some operators offering flycamping.
We're talking about the area of the Park south from Kuro which is the southernmost guaranteed crossing of the Tarangire river. Although its important to understand that game viewing is more challenging down here, we firmly believe this is more than made up for by the relative solitude and the overall richness of experience that this area can provide.
The south is more seasonal than northern Tarangire, with long grass often obscuring game viewing into late June and access starting to become a problem in parts from Jan / Feb onwards. Tstese are a feature as are mosquitoes, particularly close to the swamps after the first rains in late October. This whole area requires a few days to do it justice, it is the afficianado's corner and if our comments have put 'the rest' off visiting, so much the better.
Recommended Places to Stay
Oliver's camp - Oliver's Camp is perhaps best known for the walks pioneered by Paul Oliver. Read more...
Swala camp - Swala is one of those places where, in the dry season, you really don't need to leave your verandah to see superb game. Read more...
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