Tarangire National Park, Tanzania: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania? If you're planning to go to Tarangire National Park, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Tarangire National Park
  2. Important essentials for Tarangire National Park
  3. Activities for Tarangire National Park
  4. Tarangire National Park in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Tarangire National Park in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Tarangire National Park in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Tarangire National Park in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Tarangire National Park in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Tarangire National Park in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Tarangire National Park in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Tarangire National Park in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Tarangire National Park in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Tarangire National Park in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Tarangire National Park in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Tarangire National Park in December: weather and what to pack

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Based on the climate and weather in Tarangire National Park, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Tarangire National Park, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly option.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often get worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a good one.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Tarangire National Park, Tanzania by month

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January

Traveling to Tarangire National Park in January, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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February

February is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

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March

If you are traveling to Tarangire National Park in March, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (low 20s C).

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April

April in this region is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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May

If you are traveling to Tarangire National Park in May, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

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June

June dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains occasionally.

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July

If you are traveling to Tarangire National Park in July, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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August

August for Tarangire National Park dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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September

September in Tarangire National Park dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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October

Traveling to Tarangire National Park in October, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain sometimes. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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November

If you are traveling to Tarangire National Park in November, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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December

December is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

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