TarangireNationalPark

Tarangire is where the baobab trees reign. These ancient, barrel-trunked giants, some over a thousand years old, define the visual character of the park entirely. Standing beneath them, watching a herd of elephants move like grey fog through the undergrowth, you understand why this park is called the Kingdom of the Elephant.\n\nDuring the dry season (June to October), the Tarangire River becomes the only water source for hundreds of kilometres, drawing extraordinary concentrations of wildlife to its banks. Elephant herds numbering in the hundreds, among the largest gatherings in Tanzania, congregate along the river alongside buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and giraffe. The predator action follows inevitably.\n\nTarangire is also a paradise for birders, with over 550 species of birds recorded. The various habitats, from open plains to swamps and riverine forests, provide sanctuary for everything from the massive ostrich to the tiny, vibrant Fischer's lovebird. It is a park of silhouettes, best experienced as the sun sets behind the iconic baobabs.