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Tarangire Treetops

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8/10

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Highlights

- Stunning tree-top accommodation
- Walking safaris, night drives
- Cultural visits
- Spectacular birdlife

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Overview

Tarangire Treetops is found one hour’s drive north-east of Tarangire National Park’s eastern boundary. It is located on Masaai land in the private Lolkisale Concession Area. The lodge is built into the beautiful baobab trees and spreads widely across a lightly-wooded hillside with superb views across the Tarangire plains. The nearby Tarangire National Park is famed for its huge number of elephants, tree-climbing lions, waterbuck, giraffe, baboons, spectacular birdlife and for its swamps teeming with wildlife.

The property comprises 20 spacious and stylish suites, all of which are built on extraordinarily high wooden stilts and sit quite literally in the tops of the baobab trees. Each gauze-fronted room has highly polished floors, a small indoor seating area, a writing desk with hairdryer, an en-suite bathroom with toilet, twin sinks and hot double shower, and a private and expansive veranda affording incredible views of the surrounding bush. There is also a laundry service and meals can be ordered in rooms on request.

The main lodge is built on lower platforms, encasing an impressive baobab tree. There is a spacious and tranquil dining room, bar, reception and lounge overlooking the small swimming pool and a waterhole with its steady flow of wild animals, including visits from the famed Tarangire elephants during the dry season months. There is mobile phone reception, along with complimentary internet access. The food is good and barbecues are often held under the stars.

There are many activities to enjoy. The lodge is located outside the Taranagire National Park and therefore quite some distance from the main game-viewing areas; however the game-drives are well worth the wait. The park is transected by the Tarangire river which in the dry season becomes a life source for a huge abundance of animals, including thousands of elephant. This red-earthed and white-grassed landscape teems with animals and a fantastic display of birdlife. Night drives are also permitted in this National Park, along with slower-paced walking safaris. Visits to a nearby Masaai village can be arranged, allowing guests to gain insight into the local culture. An alfresco bush dining experience is also offered, where Masaai menfolk are invited to dance and sing whilst guests enjoy their dinner by lantern-light.

Children of any age are welcome and while there are no specific programmes for them, staff will do their best to accommodate any particular needs. Note that most of the accommodation is reached via fairly steep steps, plus children under the age of 12 are not permitted to participate in night safaris, so it’s worth planning a visit with younger children carefully.

Tarangire Treetops is a relatively upmarket place to stay and comes with a fairly high price tag. It’s quite large in size and might not be the nearest property to the game action in Tarangire; however the impressive, elevated location makes for a unique stay and affords guests the chance to relax in comfort and style within reach of the stunning Tarangire Plains.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 534 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

  • We had the most amazing time. It exceeded all my hopes of what the trip would be. The guides, the hotels - everything was of such a wonderful quality. Thank you for organizing everything. I will absolutely recommend Tourdust and use you again.

    MissingClaudia L reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 11 January 2024

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