
Swala Camp
Full Details
At a Glance
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Twelve luxury canvas pavilions set within giant acacia trees and looking over a popular waterhole and the open savannah beyond
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Set within a concession of Tarangire National Park
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Family friendly destination
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Day and night time game drives
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Bush dinners and picnics offered
Swala Camp is located within the Tarangire National Park, the heart of Maasai country where you’ll find ancient acacia and baobab trees. Huge herds of elephant along with prides of lion are often seen from camp.
The low numbers of visitors staying in the national park make it an intimate and thought provoking destination for any traveller.
Rooms

Bedroom at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Guest suite at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Guest bathroom at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Bedroom at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
The accommodation at Swala Camp consists of just twelve canvas pavilions. Enjoy your king size bed draped in romantic netting, elegant furnishings and fittings along with both indoor and outdoor seating areas. The en-suite facilities include a double vanity and both indoor and outdoor showers.
Step out into your raised veranda where you will find a luxury seating area and panorama views into the bush.
Facilities
The facilities on offer at Swala Camp includes a stunning swimming pool, a viewing deck with camp fire. The camp has an elevated lounge area, dining room and guest library.
Guests can also enjoy complimentary wi-fi whilst in camp.

Camp fire at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Viewing deck at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Guest main area at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Camp fire at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Activities

Game drive at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Lion in tree at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Drink stop on game drive at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Game drive at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Swala Camp offers guests an opportunity to explore the wild bush of Africa in the experienced hands of highly qualified guides. Game drives are conducted in the morning and early evening when the predators are active in purpose built open game drive vehicles specially designed for traversing the African bush.
You may also wish to experience a night drive allowing you to view some of the nocturnal animals such as the porcupine, civet, bush pigs and genets. Or let you guide give you a different perspective of the African wildlife with a bush walk, here he will explain the importance of the smaller creatures such a dung beetles and termites along with the traditional uses for the trees and plants within the concession.
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Game drive at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Game drive stop at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Maasai Tribe at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Game drive at Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Facts
No. Rooms
12
Children
6 years and over
Childminding
No
Twin Beds
Available
Triples
Yes
Private Pool
Lodge Pool
No
Air-Conditioning
No
Room Fan
Yes
Indoor Shower
Yes
Outdoor Shower
Yes
Bath
No
In-Room Safe
Yes
In-Room Fireplace
No
In-Room TV
No
In-Room Massage
No
Spa
No
What's included:
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All meals
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All drinks (excluding premium brands and champagne)
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Laundry, daily housekeeping
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Two daily shared game viewing activities. These include morning and afternoon game drives (Game Package only)
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Return transfers to and from the Airstrip to the camp (Game Package only)
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24 hour on site staff and security
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Emergency medical evacuation
Gym Equipment
No
Personal Bar
Yes
Telephone
No
Hairdryer
Yes
Laundry
Included
Check In / Check Out
14h00 / 10h00
Wheelchair Access
No
Power
220v AC
Internet Access
Yes
Credit Cards
Visa, Mastercard
Malaria Area
Yes
Airstrip
Yes
Sleep Out Platform
No
Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle
Depending on availability/extra cost
Land Based Activities
Game Drives
Water Based Activities
N/a
Optional Activities
Bush Walks, Night Drives
What's not included:
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Premium alcoholic drinks and champagne
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Park, Camping and Concession Fees (where applicable)
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Tourism Development Levy
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Gratuities to driver / guides and staff
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All items of a personal nature; telephone calls, travel insurance and curio shop purchases
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Private vehicle and guide
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International and domestic flights, landing fees
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Road transfers to and from other camps and lodges