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Tarangire, named after the Tarangire River which runs through it, is an arid haven, peppered with ancient baobab trees, towering termite mounts, and home to huge herds of elephant.
Only 30km from the Rift Valley escarpment, Tarangire falls outside the nutrient-rich volcanic belt and therefore its annual rainfall is very low (550mm). As a result, much of the park is semi-arid, dominated by baobabs, acacias and Doum Palms, often festooned with the nests of African palm swifts. 120 km south-west of Arusha, the greatest concentrations of animals are seen between June and November.
Second only to the Ngorongoro Crater as a dry-season (June/July) sanctuary for vast herds of migratory creatures, the park's wildlife tend to follow clearly defined seasonal patterns. First to move north-east, often as far as Lake Natron, are the zebras and wildebeests, which begin their trek in October. After them, trek the gazelles buffaloes, elands, oryxes and hartebeests.
Finally, the elephants move out. The Defassa waterbucks, impalas, giraffes, lesser kudus, Kirk's dik and warthogs, meanwhile, remain resident. The return of the park's migratory species begins in June and July; firstly with the oryxes and elands, then the elephants; and finally, the zebras and wildbeest. By August all the animals have returned and, because the migration path for many is through the Simanjiro area, this makes an ideal viewing spot. Night drives also allow for the spotting of leopards, springhares, gents, civets, white-tailed mongooses and ratels.
Tarangire is famous for its large herds of elephant (there are over 3,000 elephant in the park), also for its large numbers of lion (which can often be seen digging for water in the dry riverbeds), leopard, African buffalo, and lesser and great kudu. The park also hosts an enormous variety of birds - more than 550 species. The park has the highest concentration of wildlife during the dry season, starting in July and - depending on the short rains - lasting until November or through to February.
Tarangire is also world-renowned for its birds, boasting some 450 recorded species. Of the 60 raptor species that occur in Tanzania, 49 occur in Tarangire. What is more, the parks open habitat (especially in the northern sector), dotted with leafless trees makes for ideal bird-watching conditions (Tarangire Safari Lodge, which sits high on a bluff above the river is considered one of the finest ornithological haunts in the whole of Africa).
When to go and what to see Tarangire is the best place to come in the dry season (July to October), especially to see large numbers of ungulates (at this time, many ungulates in the more famous Serengeti have migrated north to Kenya). Most visitors concentrate their activity in the northern sector and around the Tarangire Rivers. The Lemiyon region beyond the park's north-east boundary offers great photo opportunities.Hunting dogs roam throughout the Masai Steppes but are most likely seen in the eastern side of the park. Silale Swamp is famous both for its water birds and the vast pythons which can often be seen hanging in the trees.
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‘For those who enjoy the ultimate luxury of staying on private reserves, where the wildlife and culture can be enjoyed in privileged seclusion this exclusive air safari is ideal. Commencing with a night in a ‘plantation house’ on one of Tanzania’s largest coffee estates, it features two nights luxury tented camp accommodation on a private conservation area adjacent to the undiscovered wilderness of Tarangire National Park, followed by two nights in the gracious Manor of Shangri-la Private Estate, which lies just adjacent to the Ngorongoro Crater, where a full-days guided tour is offered. Covering optimum distances in minimum time, this unusual safari also offers guided walks, night game drives, cultural tours and two nights in the unprecedented tented camp luxury of the Migration Camp, which stands amid the splendour of the magnificent Serengeti National Park. |
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This luxury road and air safari showcase the undiscovered wilderness of Tarangire National Park, the possibility of seeing the famous tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, the glory of the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge Palaeolithic site and the magnificent Serengeti. Covering optimum distances in minimum time, this unique safari also offers both traditional safari lodge and luxury tented camp accommodation. |
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Kikoti, in the Maasai language, means "the place where life began", and is the name given by the local Maasai to an ancient pre-Jurassic kopje in the Tarangire eco-system, which lies adjacent to the camp. A luxury tented camp, Kikoti Safari Camp echoes the luxury of the traditional safari camps of a bygone era, defined by superior service and campfire hospitality rather than modern conveniences and an anonymous welcome. |
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The relatively newly built, Lake Burunge Tented Camp is located in a shaded grove overlooking the picturesque seasonal Lake Burunge. Some distance south of the main Tarangire tourist circuit, in an area of dense bush known for its populations of dry country antelope such as lesser kudu and gerenuk, accommodation is in spacious and attractively rustic en-suite twin and double tents built on stilted platforms and shaded by Makuti roofs. |
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Maramboi Tented Camp is ideally placed to explore the ecosystems of both Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Sited on the endless rolling golden grasslands and palm-fringed desert that lies between Tarangire and Lake Manyara, the camp offers the splendor of the Great Rift Valley, stunning views over Lake Manyara, easy access to the Ngorongoro Highlands and the background of Ol Donyo Lengai, the sacred mountain of the Maasai. |
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Oliver's Camp is situated in a remote wilderness zone in the southern sector of Tarangire National Park. Adjacent to an area known as Monyonyo Pools, the camp is ideally placed to observe the yearly migrations of wildlife throughout the ecosystem, and to view the impressive concentrations that gather at the water holes. Because the camp is in a wilderness zone that is not governed by the normal rules of a national park, the camp can also offer such additional pleasures as walking safaris through the endless woodlands and plains habitat that surrounds the camp. |
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Sanctuary Swala Camp is named after the impala (Swala), which regularly visit. Nestled in a remote pocket of Tarangire National Park, this picturesque safari hideaway is exclusively sited in a copse of majestic acacia trees at the edge of the Gurusi Wetlands. Offering long views of the rolling plains of the savanna, Sanctuary Swala Camp is surrounded by large stands of ancient baobab trees, which offer sanctuary to large family herds of elephants, prolific bird life and dry season concentrations of wildlife. |
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Tarangire River Camp , a luxury tented camp on Maasai communal ranch land adjacent to Tarangire National Park, is ideally placed to explore the ecosystems of both Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Parks. Sited on the endless rolling golden grasslands and palm-fringed desert that lies between Tarangire and Lake Manyara, the camp offers the splendour of the Great Rift Valley, stunning views over Lake Manyara, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru; and easy access to the Ngorongoro Highlands. |
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Built on top of a high bluff, and carved from the living landscape, below which flows the Tarangire River, the superb Tarangire Safari Lodge offers one of the finest views in Africa. Attracting large numbers of game, the broad decks allow for optimum game-viewing, without ever leaving the lodge. Offering a choice of luxury tented rooms or chalets, the lodge has its own pool and the extensive grounds offer a wide range of nature walks. The lodge also offers a restaurant, bar and lounge and a gift-shop. |
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The luxurious Tarangire Sopa Lodge , surrounded by rocky outcrops known as kopjes and ringed by ancient baobab trees, stands deep within the pristine and largely undiscovered wilderness that is Tarangire National Park. Offering 75 rooms, a swimming pool and a luxury dining room and bar, the lodge offers a welcome oasis in these semi-arid lands, which act as a backdrop to some of the largest migrations of animals in Africa. |
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Astride the path of the elephant migration, Tarangire Treetops sits alone in a private conservation area bordering Tarangire National Park. Set on the Masai Steppe, amid rolling baobab studded hills, the camp offers views to Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. Uniquely presented, the camp is built around huge baobab and marula trees and offers 20 luxury tents and a swimming pool. Offering long views of the rolling plains of the savannah, it is surrounded by large stands of ancient baobab trees... |
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