• Superb Position - built on top of a high bluff overlooking the Tarangire River.

• Camping in Style - the luxury tents are spacious, sturdy and comfortable, built on solid bases under thatched roofs with private verandas and en-suite bathrooms.

• Exceptional Safari Cuisine - indulge in scrumptious buffet breakfasts and lunches and 3-course evening meals, all served in the open-air dining room overlooking the spectacular landscape below.

Built on top of a high bluff with panoramic views, Tarangire Safari Lodge is superbly located in Tarangire National Park in northern Tanzania. The Tarangire River carves out the landscape below the lodge, attracting impressive numbers and variety of game to the watering place. The lodge's position allows you to appreciate Tarangire's diverse wildlife without leaving the comfort of your outdoor patio, as the dynamic scenes of nature unfold before you.

At the heart of the lodge are the high thatched roofs of the lounge and dining room. The open-sided design allows an uninterrupted view of the landscape and wildlife below, and captures the cooling breeze while you dine on home cooked safari cuisine.

The cosy lounge area, furnished with oversized armchairs made from the weathered wood of old Zanzibari dhows, is the perfect place to curl up with a book or swap safari tales. Tea and coffee is complimentary at all times, while local beers are served up and cocktails are mixed at the well stocked bar. Those in need of outdoor recreation can take a dip in the pool and sunbathe on poolside lounge chairs. The waterslide and splash pool make this area popular with kids of all ages.

The well-stocked gift shop is the essential stop-off for some souvenir shopping, filled with books on African wildlife, culture, and history, and a unique mix of handcrafts made by local artisans including clothes created with local fabrics, colourful textiles and beaded silver jewellery.

Tarangire Safari Lodge is located alongside the Tarangire River in northern Tanzania's Tarangire National Park.

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• Tanzania's Tarangire National Park

• Balcony
• Separate Shower
• Swimming Pool

All meals are served under the vaulted ceiling of the open-air dining room with great views of the landscape below. The cuisine is international, using fresh local ingredients and a hint of African spices.

Tea or coffee can be delivered to your room at sunrise. An extensive breakfast buffet offers a variety of fresh fruit, homemade breads & pastries, cereals, yoghurt and porridge, served along with freshly brewed Tanzanian coffee or tea. Cooked English-style breakfasts can also be ordered.

Lunches are typically served buffet style, with a variety of soups, salads, and hot & cold dishes, as well as an assortment of delicious desserts. Dinner is a 3-course meal and if you are travelling as a family early meal times can be arranged for children, and any special dietary requirements can be accommodated.

Tarangire offers 2 accommodation options:

For a unique luxury camping experience, you can stay in spacious, sturdy and comfortable tents built on a solid base under thatched roofs. The tents have screened windows and en suite stone-walled bathrooms. In front of each tent is a small veranda where you can sit, relax, admire the view, and watch the wildlife. The large canvas doors unzip to reveal the bedroom with two comfortable single beds, a writing table and chair. The honeymoon suite is situated near a secluded overlook of the river and is furnished with a large double bed made of old dhow wood. The bathrooms include a solar-heated shower with ample hot water, flush toilet, and a dressing room with a wash basin, mirror, clothes rack and laundry basket.

Alternatively, there are bungalows built from local stone in the circular style of Masai huts. Their thick walls, large windows and thatched roof ensure that they remain cool even in the heat of the day. The rooms are tastefully furnished and spacious, light and airy. Electric lights and sockets are powered by the camp generator (220V). In the bedroom you will find a double and a single bed. The bathroom is spacious and bright with a large shower and plenty of solar heated water. The dressing area is equipped with a wash basin and a flush toilet. In front of the bungalow is a smaller thatched hut with folding safari chairs and a table, which serves as your veranda. It offers a great view down into the valley and is the perfect spot to sip on sundowners after a day's game viewing.

• 1 January 2008 - 31 December 2008
  
  From € 83 £ 66 R 1054 $ 130 per person sharing

† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.