ANIMALS IN TARANGIRE: Tarangire national park is famously known as the home of the African Elephants as it hosts really large herds of elephants with up to 500 individuals. These elephants and other animal species in Tarangire national park are a major attraction of visitors to the seasonal park.
Tarangire national park has a varied landscape and rich vegetation creating different habitants for its diverse animal life. The open grassland plains dotted with acacia trees, the famous giant baobab trees, candelabra trees, palms and more, riverine woodlands along Tarangire River, the swamps and flood plain.
Notable animals in Tarangire national park
Tarangire national park has a high concentration of wildlife, only 2nd to Serengeti national park, therefore expect to see elephants, buffalos, lions, zebras, giraffes, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, wildebeests, hippos, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, warthogs, elands, kudus, hartebeests, dik-diks, impalas, waterbucks, pythons, ground squirrels, banded mongoose, dwarf mongoose, honey badgers, jackals among others.
Special animal sightings include the long-necked gerenuk, fringe-eared oryxes and the very rare African wild dogs.
Best time to visit Tarangire national park
You would book for a safari in Tarangire national park during the dry season (June to October). The short, thin and sparse vegetation grants easily visibility of the wildlife in the park.
To see the animals in Tarangire national park, take part in:
- Day game drives
- Night game drives
- Hot air balloon safaris
- Guided safari walks
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