One hour's drive north-east of Tarangire National Park's eastern boundary, Tarangire Treetops is located on Masaai land in the Lolkisale Concession Area. Treetops is the sister lodge to Migration Camp, The Manor and Arusha Coffee Lodge and offers the same high standard of service with the same level of style and luxury.
The reception is set atop a broad wooden deck and wraps around a vast baobab tree. From here the deck continues on to the open sided lounge, sunken fire pit and restaurant area, all set under cool thatch. Reclaimed dhow wood, neutral tones and beautiful African art create a simple and natural, yet very stylish feel.
A few wooden stairs lead down to a lower level deck, where there is a pool and a few sun-loungers facing out over the surrounding bush and a waterhole: a hugely popular spot for elephants in the dry season. Towards the back of the lodge there is an outside dining area, designed in the style of a traditional Maasai manyatta – evening barbeques are frequently held out here under the stars.
Each of the 20 Suites or treehouses is perched in a stand of impressive baobabs. These are raised on extraordinarily high stilts, literally in the treetops. From this elevated position, the gauze-fronted rooms and fabulous wrap-around decks afford incredible views across the surrounding bush. Inside, polished floors, crisp linen with forest green throws, simple furniture and serious twin showers are all high quality. All rooms are the same in style, featuring the same recycled aluminum and glass, and beautiful reclaimed dhow wood. They also have a hairdryer, fan and mosquito nets.
Being just outside the national park, Tarangire Treetops can organize night drives and walking safaris in addition to the usual daytime safari drives. However these activities are an additional cost that is paid to the camp. Each one is $55 per person and the money goes towards conservation. To guarantee that you are able to do these additional activities it is best that we arrange them in advance – please let us know if you would like us to do this.
Tarangire Treetops has a lovely setting, good service by friendly staff and high quality fittings. This is probably one of the most luxurious accommodation options for Tarangire National Park.
Lodge overview
Lodge type: Safari
No. of bedrooms: 20 rooms
Season: Open Year Round
Ideal length of stay: Most travellers spend two days at Tarangire Treetops, however you could easily spend longer here to further explore Tarangire National Park.
Directions: Tarangire Treetops is located just outside of Tarangire National Park, on its eastern boundary. It is only a ten minute drive to the park gate.
Accessible by: Fly-and-Transfer
Key personnel
Owner: Property Chain – Elewana
Food & drink
Usual board basis: Full Board
Food quality: When we were last at Tarangire Treetops in August 2009, we did not have a chance to try the food. However, having eaten at its sister lodges we expect the food here to be very high quality. The manager explained what we could expect for each meal.
Breakfast is a buffet of fruit, cereals, yoghurt and bread with fresh fruit juice tea and coffee. Then you can also order a full cooked breakfast from the waiter.
For lunch you may choose to take a boxed breakfast with you which would include tasty items like sandwiches, barbecued chicken, samosas and a salad with some fruit. Or you can return to the lodge for a light three course lunch.
Dinner is then a set meal of three courses. Tarangire Treetops usually offer a soup for the starter, three choices for a main including a meat and a vegetarian option, and then two choices for a desert finished off with a cheese board.
Dining style: Inidividual Tables
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Room service: Yes
Cost of meal e.g. lunch: Included
Drinks included: Most drinks are included at Tarangire Treetops.
Children
Attitude towards children: Tarangire Treetops will happily welcome children.
Age restrictions: There are no age restrictions at Tarangire Treetops
Equipment: Tarangire Treetops have cots and can do special meals. They can also help with child minding from the housekeeping, though parents should be aware that staff from housekeeping are not trained in child care.
Generally recommended for children: Tarangire Treetops is quite an adult atmosphere and so we would only recommend it for older children.
Central communications
Power supply: Generator
Communications: Tarangire Treetops has cell phone reception all around the camp. They also have WiFi, but travelers would need their own laptops for this.
TV & radio: There is no TV or radio at Tarangire Treetops.
Health & safety
Malarial area: Yes
Medical care: There is a doctor at the nearby Sopa Lodge and the manager at Tarangire Treetops is first aid trained. They also have links to flying doctors for emergencies.
Dangerous animals: High Risk
Security measures: Tarangire Treetops has 15 askaris (Africa guards) who will escort you around the camp at night in case of wild animals.
Fire safety: There are fire extinguishers in the rooms and main areas. There is also a fire break around the camp. The staff are periodically trained to deal with fires.
Extras
Disabled access: In Place
Laundry facilities: Laundry is included at Tarangire Treetops – it is machine washed and line dried.
Money: Tarangire Treetops cannot offer any exchange facilities.
Accepted payment: Tarangire Treetops prefer bills to be settled in cash – in British pounds, US dollars or Tanzanian shillings. Though they also accept Mastercard and Visa for a 5% charge. They are not able to accept Amex.
Tarangire Treetops review
The Location of Treetops is good on the edge of the Park, however the road into the Treetops is the worst road in all of Tanzania that we used. Took over 1 hour to travel less than 20kms.
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