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Tarangire Safari Lodge

One of Tarangire's original safari lodges, perched on a bluff above the Tarangire River with wildlife at your doorstep.

Airport
Kuro airstrip (in-park)
Location
Inside Tarangire NP
Wildlife area
Inside Tarangire NP
Best time to visit
Jun – Oct (dry season)

Overview

Tarangire Safari Lodge is a historic tented lodge set on a bluff inside Tarangire National Park, overlooking the Tarangire River where elephants come to drink.

The lodge offers a unique blend of old-school safari character and modern comfort, providing a front-row seat to the park's famous wildlife concentrations.

With a swimming pool visited by elephants, an open terrace dining area with sweeping river views and authentic thatched tents with en-suite bathrooms, it is ideal for travellers seeking a classic in-park safari experience.

Things to do

Activities at Tarangire Safari Lodge

01

Game drives

Full-day explorations of Tarangire's elephant herds, baobab country and riverine wildlife.

02

Bush walks along the river

Guided walks along the Tarangire River for a closer look at the park's smaller wonders.

03

Sundowners & night drives

Private sundowners and night game drives, ending the day around the campfire.

Stay

Rooms at Tarangire Safari Lodge

Safari Tents & Bungalows

Thirty-five classic thatched safari tents and four Maasai-boma-style bungalows, all with en-suite bathrooms, 24-hour electricity, solar-heated showers and private verandas facing the Tarangire River. The tents offer twin, double and family options, while the spacious stone bungalows are set apart for privacy and panoramic views.

  • Private veranda
  • Tarangire River views
  • Couples & families
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Facilities

Room types

  • Safari Tents
  • Family Bungalows

Amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant & bar
  • Free Wi-Fi (common area)
  • Baobab Boutique gift shop
  • Campfire
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour electricity

Location

Tarangire Safari Lodge on the map

Tarangire Safari Lodge is located inside Tarangire National Park in its northern reaches, about a 20-minute drive from the main entrance gate. Its elevated position on a bluff above the Tarangire River offers uninterrupted views of the wildlife below, with Lake Manyara around 1 hour 20 minutes away and Arusha roughly 2 hours 35 minutes by road.

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