Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park
in Tanzania after Ruaha , Serengeti, Mikumi, Katavi and Mkomazi. The national
park is located in Manyara Region . The name of the park originates from the
Tarangire river that crosses through the park, being the only source of water
for wild animals during dry seasons. During the dry season thousands of animals
migrate to the Tarangire National Park from Manyara National Park. It lies a
little distance to the south east of Lake Manyara and covers an area of
approximately 2,850 square kilometers(1,100 square miles.) The landscape and
vegetation is incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else in
the northern safari circuit. The hilly landscape is dotted with vast numbers of
Baobab trees,dense bush and high grasses, Large groups of Elephant,birds,Impala, Zebras and other animals.