Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is dominated by the Tarangire River. The river attracts enormous herds of elephants and the landscape is a rich and varied mix of Baobab trees, Acacia bush, plains swamps and rocky outcrops or kopjes.
The wildlife here is superb and the area actually experiences its own migration – although smaller in scale than the one further north. Elephants are virtually guaranteed here, together with cats and if you are very lucky, wild dog. Tarangire is excellent for birds of prey and provides superb habitats for hundreds of other species.
Tarangire is easy to reach and can be included as part of a longer safari to Serengeti. It is one of the best-kept secrets in Africa; perhaps this is because it does not fit so conveniently into a week’s safari, or because it lies just off the ‘northern circuit’. Whatever the reason, it means that Tarangire is a superb wildlife destination for the enthusiast.
Lodges in Tarangire
Situated in the Tarangire Conservation Area just outside the park boundary near the Silale wetlands is the luxury Kikoti Tented Camp. It is in the line of the annual elephant migration corridor. Kikoti means ‘the place where life began’. There are 10 large tents, each built on a raised wooden platform. Each is furnished in Read More
Maramboi Tented camp is situated just outside the park on the main road to Babti, about an hours drive from the main Tarangire Gate. There are 15 tented rooms, each of which is built on a raised platform as the area is prone to flooding. The rooms are basic but adequate with the finishing being Read More
Maweninga Tented Camp can be found within the heart of Tarangire National Park. Although it is somewhat remote, it is easy to reach the main game viewing areas surrounding it. The camp overlooks the soda Lake Burungi and you can see Lake Manyara far off in the distance. The camp consists of 12 tents, each Read More
Oliver’s Camp is situated in the south of Tarangire National Park, close to Silale swamps, away from the more commonly visited northern section of the park. It is one of the original tented camps in this area and offers a small, intimate experience teamed with high standards of service and expert guiding. There are 8 Read More
Swala Tented Camp is situated in an area of acacia woodland on the edge of the Gurusi Wetlands in the south western corner of Tarangire National Park. This picturesque safari hideaway affords guests excellent game viewing, with a hint of wilderness luxury. There are 9 green safari tents set on a raised wooden platform with Read More
Tarangire River Camp it is located fifteen minutes from the main entrance to Tarangire. The camp is in a fantastic location overlooking a tributary of theTarangire River where you can sit and take in your surroundings with views across to the park. There are ten roomy tents all with en suite shower and toilet and Read More
Tarangire Safari Lodge is excellent value for money. Built at the top of a high bluff it has a fantastic panorama, one of the best views in the region. Below the lodge is the Tarangire River which attracts an impressive amount and variety of game. The accommodation comprises a mix of tented and lodge rooms. Read More
Tarangire Sopa Lodge is situated on the eastern side of the Tarangire River, 20 miles inside Tarangire National Park and a 2 hour drive from Arusha. It is hidden amongst kopjes and surrounded by ancient baobab trees. There are 75 simply furnished rooms, each of which are carpeted and have 2 queen size beds with mosquito Read More
Tarangire Treetops Lodge is a luxury lodge situated on the eastern border of Tarangire National Park, just outside the concession area. The rooms are unique ‘tree house’ style built on stilts around the baobab and marula trees. There are even some trapdoors in some of the rooms so be careful what you drink or you Read More
