The Camp

Location: Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Number of Tents: 20

Astride an ancient elephant migration route, Tarangire Treetops sits alone in a private game reserve amidst rolling, baobab-studded hills that provide striking views of Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley wall. This boutique-style lodge is imbued with a sense of magic and adventure. Its 20 luxury suites are perched high up in ancient baobab and marula trees. Each suite is completely open on one side, blurring the distinction between inside and out. Constructed of natural, local materials, each lavishly furnished suite features a beguiling blend of chic, modern African décor as well as an en suite bathroom and a large private deck, the perfect spot to relax and soak in the wonders of the mesmerizing landscape. The tranquil dining room, reception and lounge areas encase a massive, 700-year old Baobab tree and overlook a refreshing swimming pool and the camp’s waterhole, which attracts a steady stream of wildlife, coming to take a drink as the guests themselves dine.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with shower
• Shampoo, conditioner and soap
• Hair dryer
• Room fan
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Central swimming pool
• Wi-Fi in main area
• Laundry included
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• Credit cards accepted (Visa and MasterCard)
• No air conditioning, telephone, or cellular service

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Though Tarangire National Park, the “Baobab Capital of the World,” is often overlooked in favor of Tanzania’s more famous safari destinations to the north, the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti, it rivals its sister parks in terms of spectacular scenery and sheer abundance of wildlife. The Tarangire River courses through the red-dust plains and is the lifeblood for one of Tanzania’s greatest concentrations of animals. Wildlife viewing in Tarangire is superb and is based on the animals’ annual migrations in search of water. Guests have an excellent chance of seeing lion, leopard and cheetah as well as herds of up to 300 elephants, buffalo, migratory wildebeest, zebra, impala, gazelle, eland, the rare fringe-eared oryx and the endangered African wild dog. The park also offers what is arguably some of the best birding in East Africa. The range of activities available at Tarangire Treetops, includes day and night nature drives, guided walking safaris, Masai culture tours and romantic dinners in the bush.

Tarangire has varying concentrations of wildlife viewing depending on the season, and the below chart helps to illustrate major wildlife sightings often experienced. Other typical sightings may include about 550 bird species and a number of other mammals and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on seasonality and wildlife movements.

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