Tarangire national park is the sixth largest protected area located in the northern part of Tanzania after Ruaha National Park, Serengeti National Park, Mikumi National Park, Katavi National Park, and Mkomazi national parks. The national park was established in 1970 and covers a total area of 2850 square kilometres which is composed of huge baobab trees, swamps, open acacia woodlands, savannah vegetation, abundant wildlife, and birds among others.
Tarangire national park derived its name from the Tarangire River which crosses the park and during the dry season, it attracts a number of animals which come to drink water.
Interesting Tarangire National Park Facts:
1. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet.
2. Tarangire River flows through the park and becomes the only water source for thousands of migrating animals in the dry season.
3. Baobab trees, common in Tarangire National Park, can grow to have trunks reaching more than 100 feet in circumference.
4. Tree-climbing lions are common in Tarangire National Park. They frequently hide in the branches of sausage trees. Leopards and pythons also like to lounge in the branches of the sausage tree and other tree species in the park.
5. Wildlife found in Tarangire National Park includes lions, leopards, cheetahs, various primates, ostriches, flamingoes, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, buffaloes, wildebeests, pythons, hartebeests, elands, and impalas.
6. Tarangire National Park is believed to have the largest elephant concentration in the world. After Serengeti National Park it has the second-highest wildlife concentration in Tanzania.
When to visit Tarangire National Park:
The best time to visit Tarangire National Park for viewing wildlife is between June and October when large herds are migrating into the park, and the vegetation has thinned out. This is also the dry season in Tarangire National Park.
Visitors to Tarangire National Park can enjoy safaris, wildlife viewing, bird watching, and stay in rustic accommodations or luxurious lodges.
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