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Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park has some of the highest population density
of elephants anywhere in Tanzania, and its sparse vegetation, strewn
with baobab and acacia trees, makes it a beautiful and special
location. Located just a few hours drive from the town of Arusha,
Tarangire is a popular stop for safaris travelling through the
northern circuit on their way to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The
park extends into two game controlled areas and the wildlife are
allowed to move freely throughout.
Before the rains, droves of gazelle, wildebeest, zebra, and giraffes
migrate to Tarangire National Park’s scrub plains where the last
grazing land still remains. Tarangire offers unparalleled game
viewing, and during the dry season elephants abound. Families of the
pachyderms play around the ancient trunks of baobab trees and strip
acacia bark from the thorn trees for their afternoon meal.
Breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the mountains to the
south make a stop at Tarangire a memorable experience.
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