Essence of Tanzania: 7-day Scheduled Safari

Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge is located in the heart of Tarangire, Tanzania’s wild land and landscapes. Tarangire is famed for its massive elephant herds, true sense of wilderness and a gentle backdrop of baobabs. It is the lesser visited but more intriguing park on the northern circuit.

At Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge, we have 10 standard tented suites PLUS 2 x 2 bedroom inter-connected tented family suites, and one honeymoon tent with outdoor shower that are open throughout the year. During these dry months, the massive elephants herds travel through the corridor between Manyara and Tarangire and spend their time in and around the park. This is because of their ability to uncover permanent sources of fresh water. We endeavour to retain the uniqueness and intimacy of the camp, while being directed by the location, wildlife and other factors of responsible tourism. The main thatched area is open plan from bar to lounge to dining area - and offset with a stunning rim flow pool in front of the property overlooking the wild expanses ahead, all the way to the Great Rift Valley wall.

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Tented Suite - external Credit: Stevie Mann Tented suite, elevated on platform with stunning views across the wilderness to the Great Rift Valley wall

Bar Area Credit: Stevie Mann The main area houses a bar, lounge and dining in an open plan manner - and all under a pitched and thatched roof. Set up on a platform with views across the bushveld in front, the area can easily accommodate incredible bush breakfasts and lunches followed by dining under clear African skies. We have left the natural environment intact, and built the structure woven amongst the baobab and acacia trees.

Tented Suite - internal Credit: Stevie Mann The tented suites are all under canvas while raised on wooden platforms in the bedroom area, and polished concrete for the ensuite bathrooms. The suites are netted windows down the length of each bedroom that can open and closed as preferred, and flowing light curtains at the ready to maintain privacy. The front entrance is wooden framed sliding doors, opening onto a platformed balcony with outside love seat to sit and watch the wilderness in front. All furniture in the camp is handmade in Tanzania.

Main Area Credit: Stevie Mann With peaked thatch, the main area maintain the natural feel of the camp. Wooden flooring, decks and furniture are displayed in open plan style with roll down canvas walls to open and close as weather permits. Fish basket hanging internal lights, and phase down outside lights allow all to experience incredible sundowners out by the campfire under infinite African skies. The deck area provide great space for outside dining, while homely inside furniture offers comfortable indoor areas to lounge and enjoy the sounds of the wild.

Pool Credit: Stevie Mann Encased in locally sourced wooden platform, the rim flow pool at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge is a welcome relief after a long day of game driving. Sunlounges and a wooden gazebo offer areas to relax, and the fresh water washes away the 'safari powder'. With public toilet and shower area nearby, watch the close flora and fauna species as you swim.

Wildlife Credit: Tito Geofrey Special sighting of wild dogs near camp

Main Area Credit: Zoom Photo Safaris Night time view

Main Area Credit: Zoom Photo Safaris night time view

Visitors to Camp Credit: Stevie Mann Located along an historical migratory elephant path

Guest Tent Credit: Stevie Mann The feeling of outside coming into each tent

Guests Tent Configurations Main Area Layout

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Explore the main area - bar, lounge, dining and swimming pool

Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge

We offer double, twin, single, triple and family inter-connected tented suites, plus a new honeymoon suite with outdoor shower. Each tented suite is fully netted on windows and doors. The beds are fitted with fresh cotton sheets, double pillows, duvets and bed runners for your comfort. The tents have netted windows down each side of the tent which you can fully open, while keeping the lightweight curtains flowing for privacy. Double sliding doors open to enter the platformed suite, with writing desk, study chair, double sofa and bed configuration as requested. With a room divider, pass through to the back of the tented suite to enter for polished concrete ensuite with separately walled bathroom and shower area. Wooden shelving with robes, fluffy towels and safe form the back of the ensuite while the reverse of the wall divider are handcrafted basin stands complete with terracotta basins to ensure a natural look. The bathrooms have hot and cold water, based on solar heating and Zanzibari bathroom amenity offering of coconut and lime.

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Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Safe, Shower

Available Services

Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Elephant Interaction, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Mountain Biking, Quad Biking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Swimming Pool Game Driving Bush Walk

Located in the front of the lodge, the swimming pool gives sweeping westerly views with elephant traffic often wandering through

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Tarangire is home to massive elephant herds, a true sense of wilderness and a backdrop of baobabs

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Guided by wildlife ranger, we can explore this incredible national park

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Main Mess Area

The open plan bar area offers a relaxed environment to enjoy evening sundowners, cold beverages, highset bar tables and stools, lounge corner - all with backdrop of the surrounding bush. The second thatched roof is dining and sunken lounge area.

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The Retreat at Ngorongoro is an elegant eco-luxury sanctuary in the Karatu highlands, designed to prove that premium comfort does not need to be expensive, nor must safari stays be rustic. Nestled against the Ngorongoro Forest, this stylish property seamlessly blends high-end indulgence with the serene beauty of nature.

The accommodations consist of ultra-spacious private cottages featuring romantic fireplaces, refined local art, and private verandas looking out over a lush forest canopy.Beyond the exceptional rooms, the estate serves as a private playground for recreation and wellness.

Visitors can go kayaking or fishing on the shimmering man-made lake, play a match on the private tennis court, or explore the jogging trail winding through thousands of indigenous trees. Complete with farm-to-table dining, a rim-flow infinity pool, and a luxury spa, it provides the ultimate comfort to truly enhance your Tanzanian safari.

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Your walkway to our little paradise Entrance to the Lobby and main building.

Nest Lounge... Enjoy some of the friendliest team, chose from mocktails, cocktails and more...

Kipepeo Restaurant... Our all day dining facility...

Our typical Villa with nature all around you. Twin bedroom Villa

Inside the Villa Working desk and dressing table

Bathroom area with ample space Bathroom space showing his and her basins and an easy chair

Twin Villa bedroom area We have a KING and A Queen bed and a fire place!

Each Villa has a private deck Deck showing coffee table and Chaise Lounger...

Twin Cottage Double Cottage Traditional 2-Bedroom Cottage Inter-connected two-bedroom cottages Two-bedroom Family Suite Classic 2-Bedroom Cottage

This cottage includes a king and queen bed. It has a bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, a dressing table, closet, a fireplace, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can also enjoy the use of a desk and free Wi-Fi.

This cottage includes a king bed. It has a bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, a dressing table, closet, a fireplace, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can also enjoy the use of a desk and free Wi-Fi.

This cottage has 2 rooms with double beds. It has a bathroom with a rain shower, a hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, a dressing table, closet, a fireplace, lounge area, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can also enjoy the use of a desk and free Wi-Fi.

These are designed for families in mind. Each of these cottages measure a floor space of 188 square meters comprising of TWIN bedroom and a double room.

All interconnected two-bedroom cottages have an individual dressing area, en-suite bathroom/shower, fire place and wooden or tiled deck overlooking the Ngorongoro Forest.

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This unit measures 138 square meters offering two double rooms and a common living room and an oversized wooden deck.

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This cottage has 2 bedrooms with 2 queen beds and 2 single beds. It has a bathroom with a rain shower, a hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, a fireplace, a lounge area and a terrace with garden views. Guests can enjoy the use of a desk and free Wi-Fi.

Twin bedded Villa Twin bedroom Villa

Each of our villa boasts of 2 beds, a KING (200 x 200cm) and a QUEEN (180 x 200cm), his and her's bathroom, dressing area, deck with coffee table and chaise lounger and breathtaking views of landscape done with love for nature!

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Twin room showing fire place Credit: The Retreat Stock Image

HIs and Her Washroom. Credit: The Retreat stock Image

Deck overlooking nature Credit: The Retreat Stock Images

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Twin Villa

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Room Facilities

Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Fireplace, LED Camp Lights, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Safe, Telephone, Wardrobe, Wheelchair Friendly

This spacious 99 square meter cottage comprises of a dressing area, en-suite bathroom/shower, bedroom with King and Queen Beds, fire place and a wooden/tiled deck overlooking the Ngorongoro Forest.

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Twin Villa Credit: The Retreat Image stock Each Villa has 2 beds, a king (200 x200cm) and a queen (200 x 180cm).

Dressing area and Working desk Credit: The Retreat Stock Images Each of our villas comes equipped with a dressing table, a working desk, luggage rack, and cupboard with a safe and an umbrella.

His and hers bathroom Credit: The Retreat stock Images Our bathrooms are meticulously designed with his and her sinks, private WC and a power shower featuring rain shower and normal shower head!

Deck with Chaise Louge Credit: The Retreat Stock Images. Our deck opens up into nature...imagine the birds singing while you read a book or sip your morning coffee! We have thought of it all.

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Twin Villa from Outside.

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(Each of our villas is carefully placed for maximum privacy and surrounded by nature!)

Room Facilities

Balcony , Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Safe, Telephone, Verandah, Wardrobe

Property Facilities

Accept Credit Cards, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fireplace, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee

Available Services

24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Garden Tours, Massages, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Hiking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Jogging trail

We have about 1500 metres of a jogging trail that takes you around the lodge. You are welcome to take a morning walk or a run as you will prefer!

Kipepeo Restaurant Nest Bar lounge

Our signature "Kipepeo" restaurant is our main restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner! You have a choice of dining beside a fire place or on the terrace overlooking the pool and Ngorongoro Forest!

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After a long day out, you need to relax in a comfortable space...Nest lounge is your place to be. Our friendly staff are always there to serve you with your favourite drink, cocktail or mocktail. Or you can just sit find a comfortable corner to read your book, play board game or simply sit by fire-place and enjoy! No formalities...just chill...

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Serengeti Wilderness Camp sits in a prime location overlooking a wildlife-rich valley with a permanent water source. With excellent resident game, high predator concentrations and the migration free to pass through camp, you can savour superb food, a relaxing atmosphere and warm Tanzanian hospitality. We are tucked away from other lodges and camps. It's incredibly peaceful at night, aside from the call of the wild, that is!

Drift off to the sounds of the wild and wake to freshly brewed tea or coffee delivered by our friendly camp staff on your private verandah. Our ten spacious canvas tents offer lovely vistas and are spaced far apart for privacy. Large double doors and netted windows provide refreshing airflow. Enjoy your private sitting area with wicker furniture. The en-suite bathroom includes a basin with vanity, gravity-fed shower and toilet. Relax on your private verandah, the perfect spot to watch the game pass through camp.

A central dining tent complements our comfortable lounge tent which has a small bar, reference library, and a charging station for cameras. Enjoy free WiFi throughout the camp.

Evenings bring hearty meals, sundowners by the fire, and easy conversation under a star-filled sky.

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Serengeti Wilderness Camp Guest tent

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Double tent

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Tent exterior image

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Dining Tent

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Dining exterior

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Central Lounge Tent

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Lounge Tent Exterior

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Dining Tent exterior

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Central Lounge & Bar

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Lounge seating

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Outdoor dining

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Alfresco Dining

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Tent exterior

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Twin Tent

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Bathroom

Serengeti Wilderness Camp Campfire

Spacious Canvas Tents

Ten tents offer traditional ‘under canvas’ accommodation. Respect for the Serengeti and the fragile ecosystem means our camps are eco-friendly – complete with en-suite flush toilets,gravity showers and solar powered bedside lamps. Every tent boasts a shady veranda, where guests can relax and soak up their surroundings. A family tent is available and triple share can be accommodated on request.

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Property Facilities

Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Shower, Verandah

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives

Game drives Hot Air Ballooning

Seronera’s network of river valleys ensure year-round water supplies and support an incredibly rich wildlife population throughout the year. There is plenty of resident game: big cats, elephant and buffalo herds – and of course it’s in the path of the wildebeest migration – an incredible spectacle.

With our spacious, customised Land Cruisers, you can view the extensive wildlife and hopefully capture an iconic river crossing in comfort. Our Land Cruisers have been customised with photographers in mind (providing bean bags, gimbal mounts and charging ports). Please enquire about the gimbal mounts prior to your safari.

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Early morning game viewing on a Serengeti Balloon Safari is an exhilarating experience you will struggle to find words to capture. The Seronera River provides the only permanent water in the central Serengeti, forcing resident wildlife to congregate in the valley. This area is particularly scenic with open plains, acacia woodlands and many hippo pools in the river. Your safari starts at 06h00 and lasts for around one hour, after which a sumptuous champagne bush breakfast is served. A memorable experience indeed! Min age: 7 years

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Our seasonal Serengeti North Wilderness Camp is quietly tucked away from the crowds, yet perfectly positioned near key Mara River crossing points. By moving with the herds, we place ourselves in some of the top game viewing areas in the park. The tented camp offers a relaxed, authentic safari experience with personalised service, delicious food and the warm hospitality Tanzania is known for. Thoughtfully designed with sustainability in mind, this eco-conscious camp runs on solar power and features gravity-fed showers powered by an efficient solar water heating system to reduce both water and energy consumption.

With just ten tents, the camp is laid back and undisturbed – aside from the game wandering through, that is! A warm African welcome and delicious food awaits from our dedicated camp crew, eager to provide top notch service.

A portion of every night spent with us contributes to our Sustainable Tourism Fund, supporting projects like the Kilimanjaro Tree Project and The Serengeti De-snaring Programme.

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Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - Sundowner campfire Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - double guest tent Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - Dining tent Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp -Outdoor hand basin Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - central lounge Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - Lighting for Camp Paths Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - the team Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - outdoor dining Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - double tent Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - ensuite bathroom Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - tent exterior Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - twin tent Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - twin tent interior Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - lounge Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - lounge tent Credit: Wild Frontiers

Spacious Canvas Tents

Ten spacious new tents (10m x 4m) are comfortably furnished and well-spaced for added privacy. Each features a generous verandah with both an open and a cool netted sitting area – perfect for relaxing by day or night. Inside, you’ll find an ensuite bathroom with a vanity basin, gravityfed shower, and toilet. Drift off to sleep to the sounds of nature, then wake to fresh tea or coffee delivered to your tent – best enjoyed on your verandah, which features with a comfy day bed, chairs and a table. The family tent is ideal for families with young children (min age 6 years)

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Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - double tent Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - double tent exterior Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - bathroom Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - guest tent Credit: Wild Frontiers

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp - twin Credit: Wild Frontiers

Room Facilities

Bed Linen, Bucket Shower, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Verandah, Wardrobe

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Bath Towels, Bucket Shower, Hand Towels, Verandah

Available Services

Laundry Service (Available)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Safaris

Activities Nearby

Hot Air Ballooning

Hot Air Ballooning Game Drives

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Northern Serengeti as you float in a hot air balloon above vast, game rich plains. Spot the migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra and, if luck is really on your side, witness a spectacular river crossing! This one hour lifetime experience starts before dawn, and includes a delicious post flight champagne bush breakfast. A truly special adventure. Min age: 7 years

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Hot Air Balloon Safari Credit: Jennifer Cole

With our spacious, customised Land Cruisers, you can view the extensive wildlife and hopefully capture an iconic river crossing in comfort. Our Land Cruisers have been customised with photographers in mind (providing bean bags and charging ports).