AREA: 2600 Sq. Kilometers
ALTITUDE: 1 100 Meters
The Tarangire ecosystem is situated in the large open grass plains of southern Masai land. The name. The name Tarangire is derived from the Tarangire River, which provides a vital source of permanent water for wildlife and forms part of an important migratory Pathway, especially for elephants, increasingly under threat from human-wildlife Conflict as human habitation encroaches and farming/ fencing increases around the designated park boundaries. During the dry season, Tarangire National Park has a high concentration of wildlife, Second only to Ngorongoro Crater. Animals found in Tarangire, include lion, leopard, Oryx, gnu, and greater and lesser kudu. Also included are wildebeest, zebras, Thompson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, buffalo, Elephant, impala, and e land. Over 300 species of birds are recorded in the park. Some Eurasian migrants are found which are present from October -April? Tarangire is an ornithological paradise, rich in Raptors (birds of prey) and an incredible diversity of fauna Vegetation: Principal features are the grassland and flood plains, which consist of open Grassland, acacia trees, rich woodland, found besides tributaries and orchard bush. This Park is symbolized by the Baobab free, dotted throughout the park growing in open Acacia woodland.
