Tarangire National
Park
Tarangire National Park is situated approximately 118 kms southwest of
Arusha, covering an area of approximately 2850 km²
The name of the
park originates from the Tarangire river that crosses through the park, being
the only source of water for wild animals during dry season. In the dry season,
from June to October, this park has a particularly high concentration of
wildlife, mainly congregating along the River, thousands of animals migrate
here from Manyara.
The park is well known for it's huge herds of
elephant, tree-climbing lions, and you willl
also see
zebra,
wildebeest,
giraffe, baboons, waterbuck and other
antelope
The park is also an ornithologists paradise with more than 500
species of birds, including the largest bird in the world, the ostrich and the
heaviest bird that can fly, the Kori Bustard plus 49 species of Raptors.
On a safari to Tarangire it is worthwhile including a visit
Lake Manyara,
Ngorongoro Crater and if you have time, the
Serengeti National Park.
Tarangire is
a good park to visit for a
safari all year round but for high
concentrations of wildlife the absolute best months are between June and
September. For bird viewing it is best to come between the months of October
and May
--> Photos taken in Tarangire National
Park
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