Astride the path of the elephant migration, Tarangire Treetops sits alone in a private conservation area bordering Tarangire National Park. Set on the Masai Steppe, amid rolling baobab studded hills, the camp offers views to Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. Uniquely presented, the camp is built around huge baobab and marula trees and offers 20 luxury tents and a swimming pool.

Offering long views of the rolling plains of the savanna, it is surrounded by large stands of ancient baobab trees, which offer sanctuary to large family herds of elephants, prolific bird life and dry season concentrations of wildlife. The central reception is built around a huge baobab tree, some 700 years old, while the lobby offers comfortable cushion seating around a warming campfire.

Wildlife in the area includes buffalo, lion, cheetah, leopard and huge herds of elephant, which often visit the camp’s water hole. Because it is just outside the boundaries of the national park, yet within a private conservation area, the camp offers the unique chance to enjoy a night game drive, Maasai-guided game walks and visits to an authentic Maasai boma.

Location

Tarangire is 114km from Arusha, Tanzania. The Tarangire National Park lies around 7km off the main Arusha-Dodoma road. The Tarangire National Park lies at the core of the much larger Tarangire Conservation Area (TCA), which extends across the Maasai Steppes. This area was once used for trophy hunting until it was restored to the traditional Maasai owners in the late 1990s.

Accommodation

The 20 enormous rooms at this lodge take the form of stilt houses, constructed 3-5m high up in huge baobab and marula trees on a wooded hillside overlooking the Tarangire and River. Each en-suite (hot and cold showers and flushed WCs) unit has a private veranda and lounge area, with sweeping views over the private Conservation area.Distinctively furnished blending natural materials and modern décor, the tree houses provide guests with a unique safari experience. Rates are all inclusive of game drives and activities.

Dining and bars

The Tarangire Treetops dining area overlooks the swimming pool and a water hole which is often frequented by game. It is open, spacious and allows an uninterrupted view of the land.Sundowners around the campfire are a feature of camp life. The Tarangire Treetops menu will typically include a wide selection of East Africa, Tanzania and traditional safari choices as well as numerous international choices.

Weddings and honeymoons

The camp makes an ideal Tanzania wedding destination. The camp also offers a honeymoon suite.

Child-friendly facilities

The camp welcomes children and will be pleased to supply additional beds.

Facilities:

Swimming pool, laundry services and the provision of hair dryers.

What to see and do

Activities include game drives, walking safaris, night game drives, visits to local Maasai bomas and bush dining.