Completing the Northern Tanzania safari circuit the lodge, built as a 'low profile' structure, nestles into a wooded hillside valley overlooking Tarangire Hill. Situated 120km (75 miles) from Arusha, Tarangire National Park is easily accessible and boasts magnificent herds of elephant and other species of wildlife. The baobab studded landscape also plays host to a vast variety of resident and migratory bird life. Looking out over the rolling countryside the lodge is a tranquil oasis set in over 2,600 sq km (900 sq miles) of National Park. The Tarangire flows north to south year-round and sustains an abundance of fauna and flora rarely seen elsewhere. 

The lodge is located on the eastern side of the Tarangire River opposite Tarangire Hill. The Tarangire National Park is 120kms (75 miles) from Arusha by road and is one of Tanzania's most easily accessible conservation areas. The Park is a 2,600sq km (900sq mile) area of remarkable beauty and rewarding game drives and is on the traditional migration route of several species of wildlife. The lodge is 30kms (20 miles) from the park entrance gate, about an hour's drive through an area rich in wildlife. The alternative is a 20 minute chartered flight from Arusha followed by a 45 minute drive through plentiful wildlife to the lodge. 

With an altitude of 1,100 meters (3,660 feet) the lodge enjoys warm weather for most of the year. Seasonal rains in November and December and between April and June bring new growth to the otherwise dry plains and savannah. Only the lightest of clothes are recommended although a light sweater might be needed for early mornings and evenings. The atmosphere of the lodge might encourage guests to wear more formal attire in the evenings while swimwear is a must by the pool. 

Opened in 1995, the lodge can accommodate 160 guests in 75 suites, each enjoying wall-to-wall carpeting, a private lounge with a mini bar, a bedroom with two queen size beds and ample room for a third, an en-suite bathroom with shaver sockets and a hair dryer, and a private verandah which offers stunning views over the baobab studded landscape.

The lodge has direct-dial satellite telephone facilities as well as satellite television and wildlife-video-film options. A number of lodge electrical generating systems provide 240volts, 50 cycles 24 hours a day. Water supply comes from nearby springs but guests are advised not to drink from the taps. Instead, complimentary bottled mineral water is provided in the mini bars while further stocks are available for sale in the main bar. They welcome kids of all ages and can provide both special meals at convenient times and baby sitters on request. The Guest Shop stocks a wide selection of curios, gift items, clothing, film, sweets, postcards, personal requisites and toiletries. The unique swimming pool which is located at the edge of a rocky gorge has its own bar and snack kitchen and offers a refreshing interlude between game drives. They can supply diesel and can carry out most minor repairs.

Dates

Open year-round 

Rack Rates 2006 (subject to change):

Full Board (includes lodging and meals)

$175 double room, $87.50 single room  (April, May)  LOW

$280 double room, $175 single room  (January, March, June, September, November, December)  HIGH

$350 double room, $210 single room  (February, July, August, October)  PEAK

Children

- sharing 0-3 = free, 3-12 sharing w/parents= 50%, 3-12 own room = 75%