In the south-east of Tarangire, beside Silale and Lormakau marshes, Oliver's Camp sits on a low, sandy ridge, and guarantees a good guiding and a friendly bush experience. Open from June to the end of March, the game is particularly good here in the height of the dry season when the marshes attract huge herds of buffalo, zebra and wildebeest.
There are eight large, rectangular tents, each with an eco-chemical toilet and open-air, bucket shower in an adjoining clay rondavel. The interiors are rustic but tasteful and practical: furniture made from the timber of former dhows, lampshades adorned with Masaai beads, leather-bound books, tree-trunk bedside tables, solar-powered lights and an open canvas wardrobe.
There is a central 'mess tent' for dining and reading, whilst the acacias over the central boma offer great bird-watching: flycatchers, superb starlings, morning thrushes, and even a pair of yellow-winged bats.
Oliver's is a temporary camp but is currently located in a special wilderness area where walking and fly-camping are allowed, usually taking place on the plains or sand river. A guide training camp is being run in association with Oliver's, and most game activities will include scheme participants. .
a true bush safari experience
Remote bush area of Tarangire Park. A long winding exciting ride to camp with loads of animals sited along the way. An elephant lovers heaven. Perfect introduction for a first time safari.
We were...
Oliver's Camp review
An overall good experiance. Good guide and game viewing and excellent room service from Robert.
However, although the food was good, the quantities were minute. When helping yourself at the buffet...
Great start to our safari
We both loved Oliver's Camp, it was so remote that we really felt that we were away from it all. The amount of game in Tarangire makes it an excellent first safari experience, on the day we arriv...
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Oliver's Camp's own website A stylish website which also has some good photos and a nice history of the camp.
