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Explore Tarangire in 2025 – Home to 3,000 elephants & ancient baobabs. Updated safari costs, birdwatching hotspots & new eco-lodges. Tarangire National Park – Land of Giants (2025 Update) Location: Northern Tanzania (120km SW of Arusha) Size: 2,850 km² Established: 1970 Key Species: 3,000+ elephants (Highest density outside Serengeti) 550 bird species (Best for birders June-Nov) Rare fringe-eared oryx & gerenuk Why Visit Tarangire in 2025? ✔ New elephant research center opened at Kuro Ranger Post ✔ Expanded walking safari routes in wilderness areas ✔ Reduced crowding compared to Serengeti/Ngorongoro ✔ Best dry season wildlife viewing (Aug-Oct) 2025 Wildlife Highlights by Season Dry Season (Jun-Oct): Thousands of elephants at Tarangire River Predator action at Silale Swamp Massive herds of buffalo & zebra Green Season (Nov-May): 300+ migratory bird species present Baby animals & lush landscapes 50% lower park fees (Nov 1-May 31) 2025 Safari Experiences 🐘 Elephant Super Safaris New half-day "Elephant Behavior Tours" with researchers Photography hides at main watering holes 🌳 Baobab Circuit Tours Visit 1,000-year-old "Poacher's Hide" baobab Sunset cocktails at Giant's Playground 🦚 Specialized Birding Drives Target endemic ashy starlings & yellow-collared lovebirds New bird checklist app with AI identification 🚶 Walking Safaris 3-hour guided walks from Kuro & Burungi areas New overnight fly-camping option 2025 Park Fees (Updated) High Season (Jun-Oct): Adults: $53/day Children (5-15): $17.50/day Low Season (Nov-May): Adults: $35/day Children: $10/day Where to Stay (2025) Luxury: Chem Chem Lodge (New treehouse suites) Swala Camp (Relocated to better game area) Mid-Range: Tarangire Treetops (Renovated walkways) Maramboi Tented Lodge (New family tents) Budget: Roika Tarangire Camp (Community-run) Getting There From Arusha: 2.5-hour drive New Airstrip: Daily flights from Zanzibar (1.5 hrs)

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