Tarangire National Park is named after the Tarangire River, which cuts through the park. The park is known for two African giants; elephants and Great Baobab trees. These elephants can be seen cooling in the shade of ancient baobabs or wading in swampy areas, usually in family groups, with an elephant calf or two hiding in its mother’s thick legs. Visitors can see colonies of these incredible trees over 100 years old. Dry season brings many animals seeking the water from Tarangire River: first come the peaceful grazers such as zebras and wildebeest, followed by leopards and lions seeking prey. All the animals await the mighty elephants to dig holes in the riverbeds and bring up groundwater to quench their thirst. The park is also famous for many carnivores: lions and cheetahs may be spotted lazing in the shade and leopards spied high in a tree, hyenas slinking through the tall grass.