Nestled in Tanzania’s Manyara region, Tarangire National Park is named after the Tarangire River that meanders through its vast landscape. This river, particularly during the dry season, becomes a vital freshwater source for the park’s abundant wildlife. Established in 1970, Tarangire stretches over 2,850 square kilometers of diverse terrain.
Tarangire National Park is a sanctuary of wildlife diversity, home to zebras, leopards, cheetahs, cape buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, impalas, wildebeests, gazelles, elands, olive baboons, lions, African wild dogs, Fringe-eared Oryxes, honey badgers, and warthogs. It is particularly renowned for its large elephant herds, offering a spectacular display of these majestic creatures..
The park’s landscape is adorned with iconic baobabs, acacia woodlands, and marshy plains, creating a picturesque setting that is as varied as its inhabitants.
Bird enthusiasts will be captivated by the array of bird species in Tarangire, including the hornbill, brown parrot, hammerkop, kori bustard, yellow-necked spurfowl, bee-eaters, ostrich, helmeted guinea fowl, striped swallow, northern white-crowned shrike, and crested francolin. Each species adds to the vibrant tapestry of life that thrives within this extraordinary park.-