Tarangire National Park

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Overview

Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, it is located in Manyara Region. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park.

The Tarangire Ecosystem is defined by the long-distance migration of wildebeest and zebras. During the dry season thousands of animals concentrate in Tarangire National Park from the surrounding wet-season dispersal and calving areas.

It covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometers (1,100 square miles.) The landscape is composed of granitic ridges, river valley, and swamps. Vegetation is a mix of Acacia woodland, Commiphora-Combretum woodland, seasonally flooded grassland, and Baobab trees.

Tarangire National Park Highlights!

    Huge red termite mounds are spread throughout the landscapes of Tarangire National Park,Some of them are twice the size of an adult human being.

    The baobabs of Tarangire are called the tree of life.

    The trunk of an ancient baobab can grow to be about 100 ft. in circumference.- One baobab tree in the park was found to be more than 1000 yrs. Old.

    Among of Habitate are Tarangire River and Lake Burunge.Both these bodies of water are the perfect place to see migratory birds.

    Plus, a lot of animals come to these freshwaters to quench their thirst, making for great sightings.

Tarangire National Park

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