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Overview
Tarangire is the 6th largest national park in Tanzania and is named after the Tarangire River that moves through the park. It tends to be effectively covered in two days. During the dry season, the river turns into the main wellspring of water for the wildlife in the Tarangire ecosystem. The park’s animals then visit the river every day to extinguish their thirst. The park is notable for quite a long time which incorporates the high concentration of elephants, huge baobab trees and astounding birding. Aside from elephants, lions are the following most commonly located large animal in the park.
Pros & Cons
- An amazing destination for viewing elephants
- Incredible photograph openings here for those searching for beautiful scenes
- The months of July through February are recommended as the best ones to visit
- Its close proximity to Lake Manyara National Park means visitors can easily see two parks in only a few days
- Amazing mid-range and luxury lodges
- Stunning view with numerous baobab trees
- Gets very crowded in the afternoons during peak season (June to October)
- Animals are dispersed during the Wet season
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Wildlife & Animals
Tarangire is popular for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. Visitors to the park in June to November dry season can hope to see enormous crowds of thousands of zebra, wildebeest and cape bison. Other normal resident animals incorporate waterbuck, giraffe, dik-dik, impala, eland, Grant's gazelle, vervet monkey, banded mongoose, and olive baboon. Predators in Tarangire incorporate lion, leopard, cheetah, caracal, nectar badger, and African wild dogs.
Wildlife Highlights
The migration from Tarangire National Park begins in November and December with the start of the short rainfall. In case there are heavy rainfall forces the animals to begin their excursion prior while on the other hand, scant rainfall makes them hesitant to begin their excursion, so the migration begins sometime in the future. Tarangire National Park has a surprisingly enormous elephant population. During the short rains, when most elephants start their migration, there are still sufficient numbers left for sightings in the park. Those who remain have rich water sources and thick fields, which permit them to wander the park however they see fit.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing can be done throughout the year in Tarangire National Park but the best time to visit is in the dry season from June to October. With the dwindling vegetation around the water sources, it becomes easier to spot the wildlife gathering around them. During the Wet season (November to May) many animals migrate out of the park again, and wildlife viewing is not as good.
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Birds
Home to more than 550 bird species, Tarangire national park is a haven for bird enthusiasts. Its remarkable bird species include African hoopoe, African marsh harrier, black-headed heron, black-necked weaver, lilac-breasted roller, northern white-crowned shrike, open-bill stork, ostrich, pygmy falcon, red-billed hornbill, superb starling, woodland kingfisher, white-faced whistling duck, yellow-billed stork and yellow-necked spurfowl.
Best Time for Birding
Birdlife is sufficient throughout the year, yet bird watching is at its best when the European and north African transient birds are available from November to April. Nesting among the inhabitant birds is occurring during this equivalent time, so it is not difficult to spot birds in their breeding plumage. Wildlife viewing is best during the Dry season (June to October).
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Best Time to Visit – Tarangire National Park
Wildlife viewing can be done throughout the year in Tarangire National Park but the best time to visit is in the dry season from June to October. With the dwindling vegetation around the water sources, it becomes easier to spot the wildlife gathering around them. During the Wet season (November to May) many animals migrate out of the park again, and wildlife viewing is not as good.
May to October (Dry Season)
- Less vegetation and animals concentrate around water, making them easier to spot
- The skies are clear, rain is rare, and there are fewer mosquitoes
- Even though most tourists visit during the Dry season, the parks still feel uncrowded, except for the bustling Chobe riverfront area
- Early morning and evening drives are cold in June, July and August
November to April (Wet Season)
- The scenery is greener, and there are lower rates during this season
- Although wildlife is easier to spot in the Dry season, you'll still see plenty
- There are many newborn animals and migratory birds
- Except for January and February, rains seldom interfere with your trip
- During January and February, the rains can be continuous for days
- It gets very hot in October and November
- Some lodges and camps close down during part of the Wet season
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