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OVERVIEW:
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge offers year-round accommodation in the heart of Tanzania’s lesser-visited Tarangire National Park, renowned for its magnificent elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Spacious tented suites allow for double and triple configurations, with interconnecting units making this a great option for families. This is a good-value lodge with an ideal location, so those looking for a comfortable base from which to explore Tarangire National Park won’t be disappointed. Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge is operated by Nasikia Camps, which has a portfolio of mobile and semi-permanent camps in prime wildlife-viewing areas of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Rates are full board and include accommodation, shared and scheduled game drives, return airstrip transfers, drinking water, tea, coffee, and juices.
ACCESS & LOCATION:
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge is located in the central part of Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park. The lodge is usually accessed by light aircraft from Arusha or Dar es Salaam to Kuro Airstrip, followed by a 45-minute game drive transfer.
ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT TARANGIRE NDOVU TENTED LODGE:
Guest accommodation at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge consists of 15 tented suites raised on wooden platforms and sheltered beneath fly sheets, including ten standard units, two 2-bedroom interconnected family suites, and a honeymoon suite with an outdoor shower. Spaced well apart along the plains, they feel adequately private and boast panoramic views all the way to the Great Rift Valley wall from generously sized decks. Entering the tent through sliding double doors with protective mesh to keep the mozzies out, you’ll find polished wooden floors with sisal mats, netted windows that open fully, bedside tables with reading lamps, a writing desk, and a comfortable sofa. At the back of the suites, room dividers lead to the en-suite bathroom, which includes a flush toilet, twin washbasins, a shower, and storage space. Each tent is fitted with a solar lighting system, and there’s also a Wi-Fi connection. The family unit comprises two interleading en-suite tented suites with a wooden platform that connects the two verandas and wooden rails around the edge to prevent the kids from falling. Access for disabled travellers is available on request.
The thatch-and-timber communal spaces at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge are connected to the guest suites by a lantern-lit pathway. You’ll find a spacious open-plan lounge, bar, and dining space with roll-up canvas walls, and picturesque views across a bushveld. Meals are usually enjoyed communally around a long table, and the outside deck provides a great space for al fresco dining among the elements. Guests gather around the warmly lit fire-pit for early morning coffee and sundowners. There’s also a decently sized rim-flow swimming pool with sunloungers and a wooden gazebo, perfect for some relaxation time during the heat of the day.
ACTIVITIES AT TARANGIRE NDOVU TENTED LODGE:
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge offers various activities within Tarangire National Park:
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Game drives
– Tarangire might be the least-known safari area on Tanzania’s northern circuit, but it really is a gem of a park, with plenty of wildlife-viewing opportunities. The sprawling plains, open woodland, riverine forest, and water sources support four of the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo – in addition to smaller predators and herbivores such as cheetah, hyena, jackal, wild dog, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, antelopes, and hippo. Hundreds of bird species keep ornithologists enthralled, including varietals of hornbill, flycatcher, weaver, and treasures such as red and yellow barbet, red-bellied parrot, and the iconic lilac-breasted roller. Vehicle safaris take place during the morning and the evening, with special birdwatching drives offered to keen birders. -
Bush dining
– Enjoy a delicious breakfast out in the field, or remain in the park for the whole day with a picnic lunch in a scenic spot. Ndovu’s staff are happy to accommodate your requests. -
Walking safaris
– Accompanied by an armed guide, walks are usually available at dawn and dusk, ideal for safarists keen to take a closer look at the smaller lives of Tarangire, including the plants, grasses, insects, and birdlife. -
Community and cultural visits
– Guests are invited to visit one of the local villages close to Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge to learn about Maasai culture, ancient traditions, and ways of life. -
Hot air balloon safaris
– Ascending just before sunrise, marvel at the epic views over Tarangire National Park, followed by a delicious champagne breakfast in the bush on descent. Please note that this activity must be booked in advance. -
Family safaris
– Ndovu guarantees a private safari vehicle for families of four persons during low season. During high season, families with children aged under 12 years must book a private vehicle at an extra cost. The lodge’s guides are well versed in entertaining kids with plenty of fun facts, games, and stories!
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.
