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Tarangire National Park (Northern Circuit):
While the focus for most travelers to Tanzania is nearby Serengeti, many come away claiming lesser-known Tarangire as the real highlight of their trip. It can't compete in terms of size, but it is a beautiful park, typified by century-old baobabs that stand sentinel above the open grass plains and riverbeds, and home to a vast array of animal and bird species, attracted by the permanently flowing waters of the Tarangire River. In fact, given its dense concentrations of animals -- second only to Ngorongoro -- there is every chance you will enjoy a higher incidence of sightings here than in Serengeti; elephants, in particular, are common. |