Tarangire means the river of warthogs. It is named after the Tarangire river, the only source of water for the wildlife in the region during the dry season. The park is located in northern Tanzania and is mainly known for the presence of large elephant concentrations, birds, and an abundance of baobab trees. Tarangire is the sixth-largest national park in Tanzania. It hosts an abundant diversity of wildlife and chances of spotting four of the big five (elephants, buffalos, lions, and leopards) which makes it among the must-visit when on a Tanzania safari. Tarangire is the true untouched Africa at its best. Tarangire is also known as the land of giants due to the presence of elephants and baobab trees.

The Park covers an area of 2850 sq. km in size and is located 118 km southwest of Arusha. There are more breeding species of birds found in the park than anywhere else on the planet thus making it to be a paradise for birders. Some of the wildlife found in Tarangire includes lions, leopards, cheetahs, primates, ostriches, flamingos, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, buffaloes, wildebeests, pythons, hartebeests, elands, and impalas. The Tarangire national park is an excellent choice during the dry season when animals are forced to move closer and closer to the river in search of water and it gives scenic game views.