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Mwanza Tourism Tanzania

Karibu Tanzania

Tarangire National Park Safari

The Park is under Tanzania National Park Authority (TANAPA), the size of the Park is: 2,600 sq km (1,005 sq miles) and is located 118 km (75 miles) Southwest of Arusha. The park is named after the Tarangire River that runs through the center of the park from south to northwest and drains into lake Burung, it resulted from Mbugu people from their local language miendaling river “MTARANGIRE” then it was reduced to TARANGIRE

Tarangire River at the park - safari Tourism

Tarangire National Park has the highest population density of elephants anywhere in Tanzania, and its sparse vegetation, strewn with baobab and acacia trees, makes it a beautiful and special location. Located just a few hours drive from the Arusha Town, Tarangire is a popular stop for adventures through the northern circuit on their way to the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. Tarangire extends into two game controlled areas and the wildlife is moves freely throughout.
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Before the rains, droves of gazelle, wildebeest, zebra, and giraffes migrate to Tarangire National Park’s scrub plains where the last grazing land still remains. Tarangire safaris offer unparalleled big game viewing, and during the dry season elephants abound. Families of the pachyderms play around the ancient trunks of baobab trees and strip acacia bark from the thorn trees for their afternoon meal. Breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the mountains to the south make a Tarangire elephant safari a memorable experience. During the rainy season, the seasonal visitors scatter over a 20,000 sq km (12,500 sq miles) range until they exhaust the green plains and the river calls once more. But mobs of elephants of Tarangire are easily encountered, in the wet or dry seasons.

What To Do (Activities)
Game drives and guided walking safaris to view the famous elephant of Tarangire. Day trips to Maasai and Barabaig villages.

Trees climbing lions and local products shopping
Trees Climbing Lions Tarangire National Park African Cultural Products at the park Shopping at the Park Tarangire Maasai Cultural Tourism