The elephants and baobabs of Tarangire
Tarangire National Park, 2,850 km², is famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. In the dry season, thousands of animals gather around the Tarangire River, its main source of fresh water.
Key facts
Before you go.
- Starting point
- Arusha, by the paved road south, in under two hoursTarangire National Park (Wikivoyage)
- GPS coordinates
- -3.83333, 36.00000Tarangire National Park (Wikipedia)
- Best season
- Dry season June to November: large herds of zebra, wildebeest and buffaloTarangire National Park (Wikipedia)
Good to know
Three things to remember.
Lake Manyara National Park is a 70 km drive away: the two combine easily.
Tarangire National Park (Wikivoyage)Independent travellers can pay at the park gate.
Tarangire National Park (Wikivoyage)With your own vehicle, carry the vehicle permits and the driver’s identification.
Tarangire National Park (Wikivoyage)
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Sources · 2 pages consulted, with the exact sentence used
- Tarangire National Park (Wikipedia)
The Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season. During the dry season thousands of animals concentrate in Tarangire National Park […] It covers an area of approximately 2,850 km2 […] The park is famous for its high density of 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, wildebeest and cape buffalo. (coordinates -3.83333, 36)
- Tarangire National Park (Wikivoyage)
Tarangire National Park can be reached via paved road south from Arusha in under two hours. Lake Manyara National Park is a 70-km (43-mile) drive from Tarangire. Independent travelers can pay at the park gate. […] Visitors entering the park with their own vehicles should also ensure they carry the necessary vehicle permits and driver identification.
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