Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is one of the Country’s most spectacular and diverse wildlife reserves which is located in the Northern part of Tanzania in Manyara region ranking as the 6th largest national park covering a total surface area of about 2,8500 square kilometers. This national park derived its name from the Tarangire River, which crosses through the park, and it is considered the primary source of water where most animals always gather to drink water, especially during the annual dry season. Tarangire National Park was officially established in 1970. More so, this national park is famously known for being a perfect birding destination and its beautiful landscapes which are also one of the particular interests that attract many people to travel due to its high number of scenic baobab trees and its many other unique and captivating features which make it a must-visit destination for many individuals who are nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Therefore, in the essay below, we explore the myriad features and attractions that are found within the park some of these include;
Tarangire National Park is seen as a true birder’s paradise due to the fact that it harbors around 550 bird species that tourists can sightsee while touring around the park. more so, the fact that this park is surrounded by numerous swamps and wetlands, attracts a wide range of bird species and some of these include; yellow-necked spur fowl, superb starling, black-headed heron, Ashy starling, Bush-shrike, Cuckoo-shrike, wattle-eye, laughing thrushes, painted snipe, Nictor, Village indigo bird, African hoope, Northern white crowned shrike, Rufous tailed weaver, Northern red billed hornbill and many others.
Tarangire National Park is also actively involved in conservation efforts with the main purpose of protecting its natural treasures. These initiatives include anti-poaching measures in order to fight against poachers, daily wildlife monitoring, and also put up community-based programs which help a lot in supporting the local livelihoods and also while conserving the environment.
Tarangire National Park is known to be home to an impressive array of wildlife species that act as a top tourist attraction and make the park to be seen as a prime destination for safari enthusiasts. The park ecosystem supports a wide variety of animals that tourists usually spot as they move wonders around the park while searching for food some of these animals include; the big five animals; Lions, Leopards, Rhinoceros, Cape Buffalos, African elephants, and other species like; cheetahs, giraffes, impalas, African wild dogs, waterbucks, common elands, hyenas, baboons, zebras, impalas, baboons, common warthogs, Hartebeests, jackal, bat-eared fox, dik-dik and primate species like; vervet monkeys among others.
Tarangire National Park is also well known for its iconic ancient baobab trees. These gnarled trees are commonly referred to as the “Avenue of the Giants” and they surround many areas within the park hence creating a stunning landscape hence making it a perfect place for photography and more especially during the sunsets when their silhouettes are being illuminated due to the fading light.
Tarangire national park is situated close to other Tanzanian popular safari destinations for example; Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro national park. In addition, this blesses tourists with opportunities to often enjoy a more exclusive and off-the-beaten-path experience by visiting other places where they gain new experiences.
Its diverse ecosystems and its cool vegetation characterize Tarangire National Park landscapes. In addition, they are all dominated by swamps, open savannah grasslands, riverbanks, and acacia woodlands, and these entire act as good habitats and support a rich tapestry of flora hence making this game park an attractive destination for botanists and nature enthusiasts. However, apart from the baobab trees, Tarangire National Park is also adorned with many other types of tree species such as; acacia trees, sausage trees, and other various grasses and shrubs.
Exploring around Tarangire National Park also blesses tourists with opportunities to engage in so many interesting activities where individuals get to learn new experiences and create remarkable memories. some of these things to do include; Bird watching, game drives which are usually conducted in different sessions such as; in the morning, afternoon, and evening, visiting the Ngorongoro crater, visiting Oliver’s camp, wildlife game viewing, Balloon camping, guided nature walks, rock climbing, community visits and cultural encounters, visit the sanctuary swala camp, Tarangire river camp, and many others.
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