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Tarangire is often overshadowed by the other parks in the north, which are better known, but safari here is a fantastic experience. Tarangire takes its name from the Tarangire River that runs through the park. The river is a gathering place for lots of wildlife during the dry season as this is the area's only source of water.

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wildlife

During the dry season in Tarangire, July-November, there is a huge concentration of animals. The park is best known for its huge elephant herds. The population amounts to 3000 and during the dry season it can feel like you see elephants everywhere you look. Sometimes the herds number in the hundreds. Many predators such as lions and leopards also gather at the river to look for suitable prey. During the short rains at the end of November, most of the animals disperse onto the savannah and many leave the park. Some of them move to Lake Manyara instead. Usually they start returning in June. However, it is possible to visit the park even after November as there are still many animals left and the landscape is very nice. During the rainy season there are lots of different bird species in the park. The park is home to giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, lions and leopards. Cheetahs can be difficult to see here compared to other parks as the vegetation here is not optimal for them to hunt in.

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nature

The environment of Tarangire is somewhat reminiscent of the setting of the movie "Jurassic Park". The landscape is very hilly with many lush green hills and palm trees. On the horizon you can see the peaks of the Ngorongoro Mountains and the plains are covered with sparse acacia forest. Characteristic of Tarangire are the large ancient Baobab trees that are gigantic in size. Tanzania's tallest termite stacks are also found here. Not infrequently, leftover ones have become havens for mongoose colonies.

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experience
"the big five"

LION

The lion is the only feline that lives and hunts in packs. In the pride, it is mainly the female lions that hunt and the males that defend the pride and its territory. Their roar is powerful and can be heard from 5 miles away. Usually the pride consists of a majority of females. They raise their cubs together and the cubs can be fed breast milk by any of the females. A lion can eat up to 40-50 kg of meat at a time, the equivalent of about 400 hamburgers.

Buffalo

The buffalo is one of Africa's most dangerous animals and is known by many as "the black death". They can sometimes even kill lions. They have poor eyesight, but an exceptionally good sense of smell. A buffalo can be unpredictable, especially when alone and injured. It is said that they never forget or forgive and on many occasions they have attacked hunters who have previously tried to kill them. This has made the buffalo the animal that kills the most hunters. This behaviour and the fact that they have sharp horns means that they have not been successfully tamed.

Elephant

The elephant is the world's largest land animal and also one of the world's most intelligent animals. It can weigh up to 6 tonnes, heavier than a car. Elephants are emotional and can both cry and laugh. They can talk to each other from a few miles away by stamping on the ground and can even smell water up to 2 miles away. With its trunk, an elephant can pick up a single blade of grass, but it can also lift an entire tree. An elephant is pregnant for almost 2 years.

rhinos

The rhino has been around for an unlikely 60 million years. There used to be 30 species of rhinos, but there are only 5 left. You might not believe it, but the rhino is a fast animal. However, they are poor swimmers and they have small eyes and very poor eyesight. Fortunately, they have no natural enemies on the savannah. But many poachers want their horns. The horn is made of heavily twisted hair and is used for defence, but also for digging. If a horn breaks off, it grows back.

leopard

Leopards are agile and fast and are not social animals, usually living alone. During the day they often rest on a branch in a tree and at night or dawn they hunt. Their vision in the dark is seven times better than a human's. They kill their prey in lightning-fast attacks. Leopards are very strong and to prevent lions and hyenas from stealing their prey, they drag their prey up a tree. Their catch can be anything from a baboon to an antelope.

Safari in Tarangire

facts

wildlife

nature

experience
"the big five"

LION

Buffalo

Elephant

rhinos

leopard

combine safari with zanzibar

5 days and 6 nights

facts

wildlife

nature

experience"the big five"

LION

Buffalo

Elephant

rhinos

leopard

combine safari with zanzibar

5 days and 6 nights

Right now we offer 10% discount on bookings made more than 6 months in advance.

experience
"the big five"