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Maweninga Tented Camp
Maweninga Tented Camp

Maweninga Tented Camp


3°54’24.4"S 35°59’45.2"E

Maweninga Tented Camp: Our full report

In the west of Tarangire National Park, Maweninga Tented Camp, built in 1990, has an impressive position ...

... on a high kopje, overlooking the soda lake of Lake Burungi, with Lake Manyara in the far distance.

The main area at Maweninga has a commanding view over Tarangire National Park and is used for most meals. It consists of a high thatched building with a polished wooden floor. Inside there are a number of trestle tables flanked by director's chairs and from the ceiling two Ngalawa boats hang. Next to these, there are also two traditional beehives, made from Sausage tree wood – which thankfully are no longer in use! On one side of the restaurant there is a bar which is made out ornately decorated wood with arguably a Zanzibari influence. As with mostly everything at Maweninga it is simple and understated, with a greater emphasis placed on the views than the décor.

The best vista is across the small central bridge to the dramatic campfire, sited on the edge of a large rounded boulder. Next to this there is also another small bar where guests gather in the evening to have a sundowner.

Maweninga's 16 canvas tents are all found to the right of the main area. They are raised on high wooden decks connected to the stone path by a staircase. Some are cantilevered from boulders to lend vertiginous, but spectacular, views from small verandas. The structures are built out of concrete and wood with a thatch roof. A safari-style tent is then hung inside the thatch. The tents are internally divided to create a bedroom and bathroom/dressing area, and facilities are very simple: log beds, a coat stand, small lamps, a small canvas shower and flush toilet. Aside from a few batiks, there is very little in the way of décor.

There are no resident guides at this camp, so you must visit with your own safari guide. The camp is in an excellent location to make the most of Tarangire's wildlife. Due to the dry season in Tanzania it is best visited from July to October.


Our view

Maweninga makes no excuses about being one of the more simple options in Tarangire, but it’s also one of the cheapest. Don’t come here expecting fantastic food or service, but you can expect a comfortable stay with stunning views.

Claire Scott

Claire Scott

Tanzania expert

Geographics

Location
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Ideal length of stay
2 nights
Directions
It is a 3-hour drive from Arusha, 1.5 hours from Kuro airstrip, and a 2 hour straight drive from the Park’s main gate.
Accessible by
Fly-and-Transfer

Food & drink

Usual board basis
Full Board
Food quality
On our last visit here we did not get a chance to try the food, however, we understand that the camp serves buffet breakfasts and plated lunches and dinners.
Dining style
Individual Tables
Dining locations
Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Further dining info, including room service
Not possible.
Drinks included
Drinks are excluded.

Children

Attitude towards children
Children 7 and under are not permitted to stay at Maweninga, mainly due to the exposure from most of the camp’s common areas and tented rooms.
Property’s age restrictions
None
Special activities & services
None
Equipment
Baby cots are available.
Generally recommended for children
Due to the steep drops we would not recommend this camp to young children.

Our travellers’ wildlife sightings from Maweninga Camp

Since mid-2018, many of our travellers who stayed at Maweninga Tented Camp have kindly recorded their wildlife sightings and shared them with us. The results are below. Click an animal to see more, and here to see more on our methodology.

Buffalo

100% success

Eland

100% success

Elephant

100% success

Giraffe

100% success

Hippo

100% success

Leopard

100% success

Lion

100% success

Wildebeest

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Aardvark

0% success

Cheetah

0% success

Oryx

0% success

Pangolin

0% success

Spotted Hyena

0% success

Striped Hyena

0% success

Wild dog

0% success

Communications

Power supply notes
There is solar power in the rooms, but batteries have to be charged in the main area. The camp has a back up generator if needed, and three rooms have chargers for CPAP machines.
Communications
WiFi is available in the main area, however, there is a small charge for it.
TV & radio
There is no TV here
Water supply
Transported in
Water supply notes
Bottled water is provided for drinking.

Health & safety

Malarial protection recommended
Yes
Medical care
There is a first aid kit in the main area and two of the staff are trained.
Dangerous animals
High Risk
Fire safety
There are fire extinguishers in every room.

Activities

  • 4WD Safari

    4WD Safari

  • Birdwatching

    Birdwatching

  • Cultural excursion

    Cultural excursion

  • Guided walking safari

    Guided walking safari

  • Hot air ballooning

    Hot air ballooning

  • Night drive

    Night drive

Extras

Disabled access
Not Possible
Laundry facilities
Laundry services are not offered here.
Money
There is no safe.
Accepted payment on location
All payments are preferably made in cash (GBP, USD, TZS or EUR). The camp does have a PDQ machine, however, it does not always work.

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