Serengeti National Park vs Tarangire National Park

    Compare Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park side-by-side: wildlife, lodges, climate, and best time to visit.

    Serengeti National Park

    Serengeti National Park

    Tanzania

    World-renowned for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse its vast plains. It offers exceptional Big Five viewing, particularly lions, cheetahs, and leopards, against a backdrop of endless grasslands and acacia woodlands.

    Tarangire National Park

    Tarangire National Park

    Tanzania

    Famous for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse birdlife, especially during the dry season when the Tarangire River becomes a vital water source. It offers excellent predator sightings and a more intimate safari experience.

    Serengeti National Park
    Tarangire National Park

    Size & Status

    Area
    -
    2,615.8 km²
    IUCN Category
    II
    II
    Malaria risk
    high
    high
    Crowding
    Moderate
    Moderate

    Wildlife

    Total species
    121
    51
    Mammals
    1
    0
    Birds
    98
    49

    Lodges

    Total lodges
    50
    46
    Eco lodges
    0
    0
    Family lodges
    0
    0

    Access

    Nearest airport
    Seronera Airport
    Harbanget Airport
    Airport distance
    30.1 km
    36.3 km