Tarangire National Park

Park Overview

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Tarangire National Park is a national park in Tanzania’s Manyara Region.

The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season

TARANGIRE IS FAMOUS OR VERY KNOWN FOR

Tarangire National Park is best known for its big elephant herds. It is home to one of the largest populations of elephants in Africa. The population is also noted for its old tuskers – big bull elephants with impressive tusks

Tanzania’s Tarangire Park is also famous for its walking safaris, especially in the southern part of the park. It is one of the few wildlife parks in northern Tanzania where walking safaris are permitted. Then, Tarangire is known for its wide diversity and high concentrations of wildlife, particularly in the dry season. Another thing Tarangire is renowned for the wildlife migration that occurs here in the dry season. Although not as massive as the Great Migration in Serengeti Park, the wildlife migration in Tarangire is an extraordinary sight. It sees large numbers of wildebeests, elephants, gazelles, zebras, hartebeests, and buffaloes migrate to the Tarangire River. This influx of herbivores attracts a variety of hungry predators.

ACTIVITIES PEOPLE CAN DO AT TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

The Tarangire National Park is known as a wonderful birding destination and also features large numbers of game, particularly during the dry season, when the Tarangire River is the only source of water in the area. It was declared one among the game reserves of the country in 1957 that was designed purposely for protecting the dry season in the area that left many animal species refuging in various places.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT TARANGIRE

The dry season months of June through to November are the best times to visit the Tarangire National Park, as most of the animals will head towards the Tarangire River to remain hydrated, providing travellers with excellent game viewing opportunities.