Tarangire is outstanding seasonally for wildlife. In the Dry season, the Tarangire River is an attraction for migratory animals such as wildebeest, zebra, common eland, hartebeest, gazelle, buffalo and elephant – of which there are more than you can imagine. Lion are quite easily spotted at this time, as well.
Tarangire is home to some dry-country antelope, such as the rare fringe oryx and peculiar, long-necked gerenuk. The swampy areas in the south of the park offer some interesting wildlife viewing opportunities including wallowing elephants and buffalo, the Silale Swamp lion pride and sometimes wild dog. Big python can sometimes be found in trees when the swamps are drying up.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing are as follow :
The Dry season (from June to October) is the best time for wildlife viewing. Large herds of animals migrate to the park from the surrounding areas. Animals are easier to spot because vegetation is thinner and wildlife congregates around the Tarangire River when other water sources dry up. During the Wet seasons many animals migrate out of the park again, and wildlife viewing is not as good.
