Tarangire National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Tarangire National Park
Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season. The Tarangire Ecosystem is defined by the long-distance migration of wildebeest and zebras. During the dry season thousands of animals concentrate in Tarangire National Park from the surrounding wet-season dispersal and calving areas. It covers an area of approximately 2,850 km² (1,100 square miles.) The landscape is composed of granitic ridges, river valley, and swamps. Vegetation is a mix ofAcaciawoodland,Commiphora-Combretumwoodland, seasonally flooded grassland, andBaobabtrees. The park is famous for its density of African bush elephants and baobab trees. Visitors to the park in the June to November dry season can expect to see large herds of thousands of zebra
Tarangire National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: