Tarangire national park is one of the most visited protected areas located in northern part of Tanzania and south of Lake Manyara National Park. The national park was established in 1970 and covers a total area of 2,850 square kilometers which is comprised of grassy plains, savannah and mixed woodland vegetation, baobab and acacia trees which make it the best destination for wildlife viewing. Tarangire national park is famously known for harboring large herds of elephants, other animals like greater and lesser kudu, bushbucks, impala, elands, gazelles, buffaloes, waterbucks, different bird species among others. The name Tarangire was derived from the name of the river which originates from Wambugwe tribe and means meandering the Tarangire River a permanent water source that crosses from south to north and provides refuge for different wildlife species.
Tarangire national park harbors abundant animals including large herds of elephants, zebras, elands, impalas, greater kudus, hartebeest buffaloes, gazelle, warthogs, wild dogs, long necked gerenuk, Fringe Eared Oryx, dik dik, giraffes, lions, gazelles, wildebeests
Tarangire national park is a home of over 550 bird species which makes it one of the birding havens in Tanzania. bird species in the park range from migratory species, aquatic species, endemic species among others and they include helmeted guinea fowl, white bellied go away bird, yellow spurfow, crested francolin, striped swallows, kori bustard, bateleur eagles, lilac breasted roller, yellow collared lovebirds,
this is a permanent water body that crosses the park from south to north. The name of this river comes from Tara a Mbugwe word that means river and Ngire a Hadzabe word that means warthog. Tarangire River provide refuge for large herds of elephants, warthogs and other animals like wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, gazelle, lions, leopards among others which gather around the river banks to drink water especially during the dry season.
Tarangire national park can be visited anytime throughout the year though the best time is during the dry season in the months of June to October. During the dry season there is less rainfall in the park therefore vegetation will be short which allows you to clearly view different animals.
Tarangire national park can also be visited in the rainy season in the months of March to May and November because the rainy season is the best time to see migratory bird species.
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The program is designed for a full three-day game...
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The program is designed for a full four-day game...
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