Tanzania : Tarangire

South of Lake Manyara, this large and beautiful park is famous for its baobab trees, its large mammals and especially its elephant. Huge herds are drawn to Tarangire from August to October, when the Tarangire becomes the only permanent water source in the area.

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Treetops

Oliver's Camp

Treetops
Tarangire treetops is an unusual tree house style lodge set in the 57,000 acre Tarangire Conservation area adjacent to the Tarangire national park. There are 20 spectacular tree houses set on platforms high up in the baobab, mopani and wild fig trees. They are beautifully constructed, each with a private balcony and bathroom. Sundowners can be enjoyed at the Baobab Bar, which is built around an old Baobab tree from where guests can contemplate the mesmerising Tarangire sunsets in this relaxing, elevated 'drinking hole'.

Tarangire Treetops is particularly well known for its night safaris, which give you the opportunity to view a wide range of nocturnal animals. Home to a unique ecosystem, the area has all the same species of wildlife as the Tarangire National Park, including buffalo, lion, cheetah, leopard and elephant, and huge herds of elephant frequent the site of the camp on their way to watering in the Sand River, ensuring year-round resident game. You can go for game drive in the national park or in the privacy of the conservation area.

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bathroom	sitting room	pool

bedroom	view from the room	treehouse

Oliver's Camp
A seasonal camp, Oliver's is set on the boundary of the Tarangire National Park. Here you will experience no crowds, no long drives just wild Africa. The emphasis is on slowing down, walking, observing and learning. You will seek out rock paintings, walk along ancient elephant paths to waterholes, climb rocky outcrops to view sunrises and sunsets and take in the magnificent views. You will go on night drives to seek out the rare nocturnal animals and view game from hides erected over water holes. The camp is set in a shady grove of trees and the en suite tents are simple but comfortable, well spaced for privacy but not too far from the main camp. Wholesome food is needed after a day in the bush and is served in the dining tent with a nightcap served under the stars around the fire.

Fly camping is a new addition to a stay at Oliver's. The tents are 10 ft square tents made of heavy mosquito mesh so you feel as if you are sleeping under the stars. You will have all the comforts of the main camp with hot showers, comfortable bedding and cold drinks round the fire but you will feel even closer to nature.

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guest tent	Oliver's Camp	walking safari