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Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest protected area in Tanzania, covering an area of 2850 square kilometers. It is long from north to south and narrow from east to west. Famous wildlife includes elephants, baobab trees, and African rock pythons. The park is located between Arusha City and Manyara National Park, 118 kilometers from Arusha City and 8 kilometers from the main road.
The name of Tarangire National Park comes from the Tarangire River, which runs through the park and is the only source of water for animals during the dry season. The area where animals migrate in Tarangire covers over 20,000 square kilometers. A wide variety of carnivores and herbivores live here. During the rainy season, herbivores like zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, giraffes, and buffaloes migrate to other areas for survival. Lions, leopards, and hyenas follow their prey. Tarangire in the rainy season appears very quiet and spacious. Elephants, having no natural enemies, stay here whether it’s rainy or dry season, making Tarangire known for its abundance of elephants. Bird watching is also a significant activity in Tarangire, with approximately 550 different bird species residing here, including ostriches (the heaviest flying birds in the world), ostriches (the largest birds in the world), as well as various colorful smaller birds.
Reason to visit: One of the most fascinating national parks in Tanzania.
Continent: Africa
Country: Tanzania
Region: Manyara Region
