Tarangire National Park

Tarangire is a national park of Tanzania in the Manyara region, spread over an area of ^2,600 km2. The Manyara region borders on another region of Arusha, which has a famous national park of the same name. The park was also named after the river, which dries up almost completely during a drought.

Tarangire Park is 7 km from Lake Manyara, famous for its flocks of pink flamingos. There are quite large hills in the park, among them the highest are Loxisale (2132 meters) and Kvarakha (2415 meters). A visit to the park is included in the program of the so-called northern safari, during which tourists visit the Ngorongoro Reserve and the world-famous Serengeti National Park.

The wonderful landscapes of Tarangire National Park are different from the typical nature of Tanzania. Majestic baobabs rise above the green grass, acacia trees, Indian dates, and shrubs grow on the plains.

July - October is the driest time in the park. Huge herds of elephants, up to 300 individuals, roam in search of life-giving moisture, excavating the Tarangire riverbed. The migration of antelopes, zebras, and buffaloes begins. A drying river becomes a salvation for herbivores from a painful death. Such a cluster of thirsty animals is very pleasing to predators, who are waiting for easy prey near the Tarangire riverbed, scavengers are circling in the sky, hoping to snatch prey for themselves.

During the rainy season, the savannah comes to life - riverbeds fill with water, swamps appear, animals and birds return to the plains. Up to 500 species of birds can be found in the marshes of Tarangire Park, which is one of the largest nesting sites within a single area. Large African bustards and ostriches run across the plains, horned crows, parrots and starlings fly around. Dwarf mongooses and fire-headed trachyphonuses have found refuge in old termite mounds.

Animals and birds can be hunted in this park, which makes these regions very attractive for hunters. The hunting season starts in early July and ends in April. Hunters can hire high-class hunters to help them, who will show them the best places to hunt. You can stay in Tarangire Park either in a hotel or in a tent camp. Many tourists prefer to walk through the African savannahs, and tourists often visit Barabaig, where you can see drawings of primitive people on the rocks.

You can relax in Tarangire Park all year round, but it is best to do it in June and February during the migration of animals and birds.