Tarangire National Park
“………… Elephants, Baobab trees (these grow in the open Acacia)
tree climbing African pythons, Over 550 different bird species and so more……….”
Welcome to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire is located in the south east of Manyara region,about 120 kilometers from Arusha, it’s one of the most seasonal parks in northern Tanzania,that has a lot of migratory movement with greater ecosystem. The big numbers of elephants, baobab trees (these grow in the open acacia) on tree climbing African pythons which give wonderful sightings to see make Tarangire a popular safari destination.
What to see?
Wildlife and Vegetation
This park gives you many chances as it is habitat to plenty of wildlife like zebras, searching for underground streams in the dry river beds, flocks of up to about 300 elephants can be found. The shrinking lagoons are gathered around by migratory wildebeest, eland, gazelle, impala, zebras, kudu, rhino, hartebeest buffalo and other smaller mammals. Also regularly spotted are the dry country antelope like the long necked gerenuk and fringe eared Oryx
Experience Night Drive
Experience the thrill of a nighttime game drive under the stars. Many of Tanzania’s lesser-known animals are nocturnal and are rarely seen on day game drives. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should not be passed up. A professional guide will drive you in an open safari car with a canvas canopy. Please keep in mind that this is an add-on to a safari package.
Tarangire Elephant Migration
Tarangire National Park harbors an annual migration that is as exciting as the more famous Serengeti migration, albeit in smaller numbers. Thousands of animals migrate into the park from surrounding areas during the dry season in search of food provided by permanent water supplies. The migration includes wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, oryx, ostrich, and lions, but the number of elephants, which can reach 10,000, is the most impressive. As the rains bring more food to the surrounding areas in November, the elephants disperse onto the plains to the east and southeast of the park.