Tarangire National Park

In the heart of Maasai country and a remote corner of the Tarangire, in total seclusion amongst giant acacia trees and looking out beyond the flat savannah, Sanctuary Swala offers a very exclusive safari experience. The picturesque landscape is filled with ancient baobab trees, ambling elephants and birds in flight. Built to the highest eco-friendly standards, this camp has a particularly low-carbon footprint.

Accommodation : Sanctuary Swala is located in a secluded part of Tarangire National Park and has twelve luxurious canvas pavilions, all shaded by acacia trees and all with views over the waterhole and plains in front of camp.

The main area is situated right under a big baobab tree, a common sight in these parts of Tanzania. The dining area, lounge, deck and small library all feature a chic, contemporary African design with a traditional thatched roof. This main area is lifted on stilts allowing a wide view of the grasslands of the Tarangire right in front of the camp.

The stunning infinity pool overlooks the nearby waterhole often visited by elephants as well as the big cats that are often seen. The relaxing pool area also provides the perfect place to sip a cocktail and cool down after a day of game viewing

Many a childhood would have been spent playing in the world of ‘make-believe’. Within this imaginary existence many of us will have climbed and played high up in the bows and branches and, for the lucky few, built a ‘palace’ in the sky.

It is this nostalgic sparkle that is all too visible in the eyes of the ‘grown-ups’ who gaze upon Tarangire Treetops for the first time. Tarangire Treetops sits serenely in a private game reserve bordering the Tarangire National Park – Tanzania. As you arrive at the Lodge, you are immediately greeted by a blaze of colour and a host of smiles all of which belong to the local Maasai tribesmen who have become part of the enchanting story that is Tarangire Treetops.

Accommodation : Each treehouse boasts one of the largest bedrooms to be found in any camp or lodge in East Africa – with a floor space of 65 square metres – and all with an exotic double shower en suite bathroom.

With furnishings that create warmth and demonstrate a commitment to local craftsmanship, the ‘up-in-the-air’ experience is completed by the open-fronted room design affording views across the Tarangire plains from an expansive but private balcony.

With furnishings that create warmth and demonstrate a commitment to local craftsmanship, the ‘up-in-the-air’ experience is completed by the open-fronted room design affording views across Tarangire.

The Tarangire Balloon Camp is a boutique property with six luxurious safari tents. The camp’s location is close to Boundary Hill, offering a spectacular view of the Tarangire National Park.

Accommodation : Our tents are all fitted with four-poster king-size beds and offer large open-plan bathrooms. The tents are set on elevated stilts and have large verandas to enjoy the brilliant sunsets that Tarangire is famous for. A butler service is available on request.

We offer beautiful daily balloon safaris with champagne breakfasts. Four-wheel drive game viewing vehicles are based at the camp for the services of air package clients. Special arrangements can be made for bush breakfasts, sundowners and night game drives.

Activities : A balloon flight allows passengers to float over the spectacular Tarangire National Park and it offers our passengers a bird’s-eye view of the wildlife in. The flight is for one hour and the balloon takes its path following the prevailing winds.

On landing, the balloon crew will set down a champagne breakfast to celebrate a magical morning. All passengers receive a balloon certificate from their pilot.

Tarangire Safari Lodge is situated on a panoramic bluff in Tarangire National Park, with one of Tanzania’s most spectacular views, encompassing acacias and baobabs, plentiful wildlife and the Tarangire river. Game drives within Tarangire National Park are a year-round wildlife spectacle! The river flows through the park and is a magnet for wildlife, especially large populations of elephant.

The park also contains varied and contrasting landscapes and unrivalled birdlife. At the heart of the lodge are the impressively high thatched roofs of the lounge and dining area. The open design allows for an uninterrupted landscape view and captures the cooling breeze. Between game viewing excursions, relax in our large, comfortable lounge. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or browse in the Baobab Boutique.

Accommodation : Our five bungalows are built from local stone in the circular style of Maasai huts. The thick walls, large windows and thatched roofs ensure that they remain cool. We have five bungalows suited as triples or family units. All the beds have mosquito nets. Our spacious en-suite bathrooms include a large shower and plenty of solar heated water. Each bungalow has a shaded verandah allowing for comfortable viewing of a large water hole.

Facilities : • Outdoor pool • The Baobab boutique • WiFi

Lake Burunge Tented Camp is only a 20-minute drive away from Tarangire National Park. Lake Burunge Tented Camp consists of 20 Luxury Tents and 10 Lodge Rooms located in a shady bush land grove, with spectacular views onto Lake Burunge.

Its main building offers a central lounge and bar/dining area built on a raised wooden deck. This elevated platform is the ideal venue for guests to relax and enjoy a sun downer whilst the sun disappears over the lake, or to simply sit and enjoy the warm fire place.

Accommodation : All Rooms have large beds. Each suite has a private veranda with walkways. All Standard Room have en-suite bathrooms with built in showers with mosquito nets. Most of our rooms are overlooking Tarangire National Park and Lake Burunge. Total 30 number of rooms, divided as the following – • Tents : 20 • Lodge Rooms : 10

Facilities : • Transfers can be arranged to / from Arusha • Cell phone reception • Welcome drinks on arrival • Please advise, if you have any dietary requirements

This is a unique opportunity to experience and explore the Tarangire and Manyara ecosystem. Maramboi Tented Camp offers permanent camp facilities and endless vistas of rolling golden grasslands and palm lined desert between Tarangire and Manyara Lake. A visit to the area is essential for anyone interested in evolution and the origins of Mankind and an explanation of the Rift Valley and Africa’s big picture. It is a complete semi desert experience focusing on game drives.

Accommodation : 30 spacious tents built on ample wooden decks, among them there are 2 units with 2 rooms interconnected, ideal for families with children. They all have en suite facilities and private veranda with 24 hours 220V electric lighting. All Rooms have large beds. Each suite has a private veranda with walkways. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with built in showers with mosquito nets.

Facilities : • Swimming Pool • Transfers can be arranged to / from Arusha • Internet / Cell phone reception • Welcome drinks on arrival • Please advise if you have any dietary requirements

Activities : Bush Sundowner (The Sunset Celebration or ‘Happy Hour’). On the shores of Manyara with spectacular views from the Rift Valley, enjoy sundowner cocktails and snacks

Nasikia Camps are an intimate collection of mobile and semi-permanent camps located in the prime wildlife viewing areas of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit – experience the wilds of Tarangire.

Accommodation : At Nasikia Tarangire Camp, we have 8 mobile tents established in Tarangire during it’s most incredible time – 1st June – 31st October. During these dry months, the massive elephants herds travel through the corridor between Manyara and Tarangire and spend their time in and around the park. This is because of their ability to uncover permanent sources of fresh water. We endeavour to retain the uniqueness and intimacy of the camp, while being directed by the location, wildlife and other factors of responsible tourism.

Each tent is 12m long by 4m wide made from well known heavy duty safari rip-stop canvas and imported from South Africa. The tents are side facing and you are met at the entrance by a patio area with chairs and a table for relaxing when you have a moment. The front of the tents zips fully open, including a layer of mosquito netting and the rip-stop canvas (it also zips closed completely with both layers).

Once you step into the tent into the bedroom area, you will see an arrangement of satisfying furniture. All the fittings depict colours in natural and tones to adhere to the intrinsic area we are located. We offer double, twin, single, triple and family (quad) tents and each bed is fully netted for custom made protection from mosquitoes and insects.

Named after the founder, Roika Tented Lodge is the finest countryside retreat that has perfectly incorporated the authentic African rural life setting with the amenities and service rivaling the best lodges in Africa.

Boasting idyllic scenery, mild climate, stunning architecture and design, Roika Tented Lodge offers both a retreat in one of Tanzania’s most famous landscapes and a cultural education in a region that is home to a strong cultural heritage. The activities offered, cuisine served and the excellent service delivered at the Lodge will make your stay an unforgettable one. Discover Tanzania’s world famous warm hospitality and luxury at Roika Tented Lodge.

Accommodation : Each one of our 21 luxury en-suite tents has a unique theme with beautifully handcrafted furniture and uniquely built animal shaped baths as well as showers. Every tent has got coffee making facilities for self preparation of a cup whenever you desire and of course a private balcony that affords you a relaxed view of Tarangire’s Wilderness.

Facilities : • Swimming pool • Conference Hall • Lounge Area • Gift shop • Rhino bar • Olevolos restaurant • Internet cafe

Tarangire River Camp is set within 25,000 hectares of concession area, included on the land is a branch of the Tarangire River itself, which the camp overlooks. The property is in a great location for game viewing since it is only 3.5km from the main entrance to Tarangire National Park.

Traditional grass thatching adorns the roof of the main lodge structure, which is set off the ground on an elevated deck. The breezy lounge boasts ample seating in a relaxing open-air environment. The dining area, where culturally inspiring meals are served, consists of simple safari style seating and the elevated position allows for excellent views over the riverbank below.

Accommodation : Accommodation consists of spacious tents built on wooden platforms with a thatched roof, all of which are en-suite and tastefully furnished with all the comforts you will need whilst on Safari. Each tent’s generously proportioned private veranda open out onto stunning views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro in the distant horizon and several of the tents also offer views of the river, which morphs to a dramatic sand bed in the dry season.

Activities : The advantage of being located outside the park is that various activities not permitted within any of Tanzania’s northern National Parks, are possible including guided walking safaris. Other activities include game drives, bird watching on the shores of Lake Manyara and cultural safaris visiting the Maasai and Datoga people whose bomas populate adjacent land.

After enjoying a long leisurely game drive between herds of wild animals and along miles of Africa’s seemingly endless roads, you come over a slight rise and the lodge appears almost immediately below you. Built to blend in with the vastness of its surroundings, Tarangire Sopa Lodge lies hidden among the kopjes, ancient baobab and grasses of the Tarangire National Park – home to the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa. Many can be seen around the lodge, allowing visitors a close encounter.

Accommodation : While our circular guest suites with their high, conical roofs fan out to either side of the public areas, it is worth mentioning a word of caution here. Because the lodge is not fenced in any way, wild animals are at liberty to come and go as they please and transits to your room and back might be – but rarely – delayed by an elephant or two. This is the only reason our guards will insist on taking you to and fro at night.

Once inside the coolness of your room, you will be delighted at its space and airiness, and also the views from its sheltered veranda. With its mini-bar, two double beds and an extremely spacious, well appointed bathroom, you can only wish that you were staying an extra night.

75 spacious rooms, all with a private lounge on entering with a mini bar. Each room has 2 queen size beds with a mosquito net around them. 4 of these rooms are suitable for the physically challenged. 4 interconnecting rooms suitable for families making it one of the best hotels in Tarangire National Park

Set in classic African thorn-tree bush in the Great Rift Valley with stunning views of the Escarpment, Whistling Thorn Camp is a private concession adjacent to famed elephant haven Tarangire National Park. Whistling Thorn Camp is a perfect facility for groups or individuals who would like something out of the ordinary for their safari experience ~ where nature, culture, and conservation come together in the heart of wild Africa.

Accommodation : Whistling Thorn Camp can accommodate up to twelve lucky guests in six spacious canvas tents under permanent grass-thatched ramadas. Each tent, with either two single beds or one king-sized bed, has shelving, a writing desk and an en suite bathroom with flush toilet and luxurious hot showers.

A shaded veranda with chairs, table, and washbasins overlooks parkland of whistling thorns and flat-topped acacia trees where giraffe, zebra and elephant graze, and the occasional Maasai warriors wander by. At night, your private tent is lit by electric light, and torches (flashlights) are provided.

It can hardly be called “camping!” Guests at Whistling Thorn Camp enjoy meals served in a spacious dining tent, with friendly staff who serve at tableside or set up a buffet style meal such as at lunchtime or breakfast.

Dining : Our chef prepares sumptuous three- and four-course meals, beginning with freshly baked breads (see right) and delectable soups, followed by fresh Tanzania vegetables, salads, and meats, finished with perfect desserts. A bar selection is available

Location of Tarangire Simba Lodge The lodge overlooks Lake Burunge and is adjacent to Tarangire National Park. Facilities at Tarangire Simba Lodge There is a large dining room and outdoor dining deck with views over the plains, where delicious meals made from fresh local ingredients are served. The fully-stocked bar can provide you with a delicious, refreshing drink and you can just chill out and relax in the lounge. The ‘Tree Top’ viewing platform built in a stately acacia tree is a great place for wildlife watching and star gazing. The swimming pool is the perfect place to cool down after a day of game viewing. There is free wi-fi in the common areas. Accommodation at Tarangire Simba Lodge There are 8 classic safari tents on wooden platforms, with 8 more scheduled for early 2016. Each tent has an en suite shower and flush toilet as well as an outdoor shower, solar energy and hot water, mosquito nets, safe and a private deck with stunning views. Board Basis at Tarangire Simba Lodge Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea and coffee included.

Situated in sparsely populated farmland (sesame seeds, cotton and maize are grown in the surrounding area) on forty acres of untouched community land, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge offers a peaceful setting wherein to relax after your busy safari days. Sit on the deck of your tent and enjoy the uninterrupted views over Lake Burungi to the Great Rift Valley escarpment beyond. Facilities includes; 8 Luxury En-suite Tents

Exceptional Views of Lake Buringi and the Rift Valley

Close to the new Tarangire National Park Sangaiwe Gate

Large Thatched Common Area

Reception, Dining, Bar and Lounge

Regie’s Famous Hospitality

Excellent cuisine