The park is relatively small at 2,600 square kilometres but is only a part of a much larger game conservation area. The scenery is beautiful with rolling countryside and a lovely river valley.
Access to Tarangire is good with the park being a two to three hour drive from Arusha, and it makes an ideal first or last stop on any safari.

Many safaris by- pass Tarangire on the way to the better known attraction further North, but the excellent quality of the Sopa lodge and the rewards of the scenery and game viewing here mean that a stop here, particularly in the dry season, is really worthwhile.