Tarangire River Camp has a prime position in the 25,000 hectare concession area set aside for conservation by the local Maasai community of Minjingu. The camp is close to the old Baobab that dominates the dry riverbed, and is made up of 20 Luxury Safari Tents and an elegant elevated thatch and timber structure comprising of a main lounge and dining area.

An impressive landscape of ancient monumental baobab trees and acacias gives the visitor an amazing natural welcome to an area extraordinarily rich in wildlife, outstanding big herds of elephants that are common within the whole Tarangire ecosystem. The camp offers stunning views of the Tarangire River, Lake Manyara, the Rift Valley, Ngorongoro highlands and Oldonyo Lengai.

Location
It borders the Tarangire National Park on its north western limit and is only 3.5 kms from the main Park gate.

Accommodation
Each of the 20 spacious tents features generous wooden decks, en suite facilities and private verandas with stunning views of the Masai plains, the forested area of the park and on clear days even the distant Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. There are 16 double tents and 4 triple/family tents under thatch, maximum 48 guests. These luxury tents are built on raised wooden decks; front row tents are 1mt. off the ground, whilst the back row tents are 2 mts. off the ground. They offer en suite bathroom with a shower, basin on wooden stand, flush toilet, hot water evenings, mornings cool water, Luggage rack, bedside tables, clothes hanger. The beds are under completely enclosed mosquito netting. There is a roofed porch at front of each tent with chairs, table and front rooms have a lounger.

Public Areas

• Lounge/Dining area built of wood, thatch roof, open-sided, with centre lobby area and upstairs outlook area.
• Public 2-room toilet block with hand basin
• Outside sundowner/fire area attached on main deck
• Seating around an open fire
• Facilities and Services: Electricity: 24/7 from Generators/Batteries/Inverters
• Water: Borehole – good and clean but slightly brackish
• Communications: mobile phone coverage, internet for Office use only
• Laundry: daily service, requires sun to dry clothes
• Staff: 28 members of staff, plus 1 lodge manager
• No swimming pool
• No Spa facility
• Daily picnic’s supplied

Activities

• Maasai Nature Walk – accompanied by clients driver/guide $5 per person
• Barbeque on request only and at an extra cost
• Maasai Dancing on request only and at an extra cost

How to get there
Take the main road out of Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Once you leave the main tar road onto the dirt road going to the Park, after 6 kms you will see the sign on the right hand side of the road. Follow the main bush road and signs to camp +/- 8 kms. You will see TRC on the opposite side the river, cross the river and follow the main bush road up to camp.

Closure: Open all year

Seasons
High Season: 01 June to 28 February
Low Season: 01 March – 30 May

Climate
June – August – Winter with warm days and cool nights
September – October – Spring with warm to hot days, cool nights
November – January – Short rains – hot days to overcast cool days; nights hot, evening breeze
February – No rain, hot days and nights
March – May – Long rains – heavy rains warm humid days to overcast cool days; cool nights, windy

Extras:

• Baby Sitting Facilities can be arranged evenings only.
• Small curio/gift shop (belongs to Maasai)

Meals: Served in dining room
Breakfast: Cereal, fresh fruit platter, yogurt, full cooked breakfast on request, toast, muffins/pancakes, fruit juices, coffee/tea
Lunch: Salad starter, choice of 2 Main meals, rolls and dessert
Dinner: Soup starter, choice of 2 main meals one traditional local dish, dessert, tea/coffee
Sundowner: Assorted snacks
Picnic Lunch’s: Packed cooler-box picnic plus picnic’s to go
Wake-Up Call: Tea/Coffee served in dining area only
Vegetarian: Available on request
Barbeque: On request only – extra charge
Drinks: Mineral water supplied in rooms – 500ml per person
Purchasing of all extra table water, soda and a selection of beers, imported wines and spirits available from cash bar

Credit Cards: NO CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE

Emergency Support: First Aid: small kit available at office. Agents responsibility to get clients out of camp

Security: Personal valuables can be left at manager’s office. Do not leave any valuables in rooms

If you are looking for an authentic safari experience under traditional canvas showcasing spacious views and enriching culture, Tarangire River Camp, where there is always a warm welcome and a wonderful atmosphere, is the perfect choice.

Tarangire River Camp is set within 25,000 hectares of concession area, included on the land is a branch of the Tarangire River itself, which the camp overlooks. The property is in a great location for game viewing since it is only 3.5km from the main entrance to Tarangire National Park.

Traditional grass thatching adorns the roof of the main lodge structure, which is set off the ground on an elevated deck. The breezy lounge boasts ample seating in a relaxing open-air environment. The dining area, where culturally inspiring meals are served, consists of simple safari style seating and the elevated position allows for excellent views over the riverbank below.

Both the dining and lounge areas are married into a proper bon-fire area and game viewing deck that also overlook the same stunning views. A smaller, secondary game viewing deck rises above the ceiling and offers a high, intimate perch above it all. The lodge’s small, informal gift shop offers the families of the nearby Maasai villages a chance to sell some of their handmade wares.