The Tarangire National
Park covers an area of 1,360sq km (525sq
miles) of park-like country with scattered
baobab trees alternating with open acacia
woodland, open bush, plains, swamps and
rivers and stands of palm trees. Big game
and birds are abundant. Among the larger
mammals Lion, Elephant, Black Rhinoceros and
Buffalo are common.
Tarangire is reached via the Great North
Road, turning left through Makuyuni, and is
some 112km (70 miles) south of Arusha.
Accommodation with all facilities is at the
Tarangire Lodge and Tented Camp
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