Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania with a size of 2850 square kilometers. It is located in Manyara Region, 118 km (75Miles) Southwest of Arusha.
Before 1957, Tarangire was famous hunting area and pastoralist grazing land.In 1957-Became a Game Reserve (tourist game hunting land). Declared a National Park in 1970, purposely to protect the dry season wildlife refuge (Tarangire River and Extensive swamps). The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. This park is also known as the ‘home of elephants’ due to large population of elephants in the park.
This park is a home to many African elephants per square kilometer density, perhaps than anywhere in the world.
Being in this park you will be able to appreciate one of the world's last enclaves of wildlife.
Best time for park visit.
The early mornings and late evenings are the best times to observe birds and animals. Year around but dry season (June – October) for sheer numbers of animals.
Climate Condition
Tarangire encompasses critical dry season wetlands (extensive swamps) and the Tarangire River system. 80% of all wildlife leaves the National Park and head into areas outside the park for nutritious pasture and calving from mid November to end of May.
Accessibility.
By Road.
Easy drive from Arusha or Lake Manyara following a surfaced road to within 7 km (4 miles) of the main entrance gate. The main gates to Tarangire National Park are
Boundary Hill Gate and Sangaiwe gate
By Air.
Also you can reach the park via.Charter flights from Arusha and the Serengeti by using our Airstrip Kuro Airstrip.
