Tarangire National Park
Tarangire is one of Africa's most underrated parks thanks to its proximity to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. It's a place where elephants dot the plains like cattle, and where lion roars and zebra barks fill the night, but here the wildlife tells only half the story.
Dominating the park's 2 850 sq km, Tarangire's great stands of epic baobabs should be reason enough to visit. There are also sun-blistered termite mounds in abundance, as well as grassy savannah plains and vast swamps. Cleaving the park in two is the Tarangire River, its meandering course and (in some places) steep banks providing a dry-season lure for animals and thus many stirring wildlife encounters for visitors. This truly is one of the country's most rewarding reserves.
Best known for its elephant herds and tree-climbing lions, Tarangire is home to all the classic African savannah species attracting huge numbers of elephant, buffalo, giraffe and many antelope plus a few unusual ones - such as the long-necked gerenuk - that you won't see in the Serengeti. It's home to all the big predators and with 550 species of bird on the tick list, it's a fabulous destination for bird watchers too.
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Swala Camp
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Swala Camp is located in a secluded area of Tarangire National Park, one of the most exciting and least visited parks in the country.
In the heart of Maasai country and a remote corner of the Tarangire, in total seclusion amongst giant acacia trees and looking out beyond the flat savannah, Swala offers a very exclusive safari experience. The picturesque landscape is filled ambling elephants and birds in flight. The camp has twelve luxurious canvas pavilions, all with views over the waterhole and plains in front of camp. The main dining area, deck and library are lifted on stilts around an ancient baobab tree.
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Little Oliver's
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
With just five tents, Little Oliver’s is a wonderfully select camp. It is situated in Tarangire National Park, one of the best places in Tanzania for a combination of wildlife and exclusivity.
Although the park has plenty of elephants and lions, around 550 bird species during migration season and huge ancient baobabs, it’s not as busy as many other destinations.
About a kilometre downstream from Oliver’s, Little Oliver’s overlooks a floodplain frequented by elephants. From your private deck, listen to the sounds of the bush — the chorus of birds, the rustle of dry grass in the breeze — and look out for giraffes strutting along the floodplain. Later, sip a G&T around the campfire and watch as the stars shoot across the dark night sky.
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Oliver's Camp
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Oliver’s Camp, located in Tarangire National Park in the remote south of the Serengeti, is a place for those who want to experience an adventurous safari with ample comforts.
Join your guide for a walking safari, soar over the plains in a hot-air balloon or examine leopard tracks along a dusty road. At Oliver’s, you can get to know the landscape from all angles.
The ten tent camp is relaxed and comfy, imitating the original safari camps. The team at Oliver’s have worked together for years, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Join us for delicious meals and interesting conversation in the main lodge and sundowners under the stars.