Tarangire Treetops

Stay amongst the bows and branches of an ancient baobab tree in our safari lodge in the sky

The Lodge

A Blaze of Colour & Smiles

Nestled among the majestic bows and branches of an ancient baobab tree, our safari camp in the sky offers a truly unique experience.

Located on the edge of Tarangire National Park, Tarangire Treetops boasts spacious, elevated rooms that complement the breathtaking views surrounding you. Here, you can enjoy the serene beauty of nature while indulging in the comforts of luxury accommodation.

Rooms

Enchanting Safari Living

Tarangire Treetops is a celebration of childhood dreams reimagined with sophisticated luxury, centred around a magnificent thousand-year-old Baobab tree. Each elevated room is built into the canopy, featuring an expansive, open-faced design that offers an unmatched sense of freedom and a bird’s-eye view of the Tarangire plains. Merging rustic textures with high-end comfort, these “treehouses” serve as a vaulted sanctuary where the wild spirit of the bush meets the quiet elegance of life among the branches.

  • 20 x Treetops Elevated Rooms (Large, open-fronted rooms with en-suite bathrooms)
  • All rooms feature private balconies with views over the treetops and the lodge's watering hole

The rooms are spaced generously across the private conservancy to ensure absolute privacy, allowing guests to drift off to the sounds of the African night from a truly unique and lofty perspective.

A sense of wonder permeates throughout Tarangire Treetops, where the lodge is built seamlessly into the silhouettes of age-old baobab trees, offering beautifully appointed retreats that blend barefoot luxury with the breathtaking scale of the Tanzanian bush.

What to Do

Explore the private conservancy, experience the magic of a Maasai village visit, or simply soak in the views from your treetop retreat.

There's plenty to do...

Elephants, Baobabs, and Birdlife: The Wonders of Tarangire

Tarangire is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania. The park is famous for its huge number of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing lions. Visitors to the park can expect to see any number of resident zebra and wildebeest in addition to the less common animals. Other common animals include waterbuck, giraffe, and olive baboons. Home to more than 550 species, the park is a haven for bird enthusiasts who can expect so see dozens of species even in the dry season. The swamps are the focus of the largest selection of breeding birds anywhere in the world. Yellow-collared Lovebirds are a common bird sighting in the trees along the Tarangire River.

Activities

  • Bush Sunset Sundowners

    At the conclusion of the afternoon tracking excursion, guests are escorted to a scenic vantage point to experience a classic Tarangire sunset over the plains. Complete with premium cocktails, international drinks, and light gourmet canapés, this timeless safari tradition provides the perfect transition into the evening hours.

  • Swimming & Massages

    The lodge features a sparkling swimming pool that directly overlooks a highly active local wildlife watering hole, allowing guests to watch elephants gather as they swim. For deeper relaxation, travellers can book a rejuvenating massage treatment, professionally conducted in the private comfort of their elevated luxury suite.

  • Cultural Boma Dinners

    This specialized dining experience combines traditional Tanzanian cuisine with an authentic showcase of Maasai culture and heritage. Guests enjoy a premium multi-course meal while being treated to captivating performances, traditional call-and-response songs, and iconic jumping dances under the starlit canopy.

  • Guided Evening Night Drives

    Operating inside the private conservation area, these nocturnal safaris allow clients to experience the wilderness after dark under the guidance of a professional driver and a Maasai tracker. The 1-to-2-hour drives utilize specialized spotlights to reveal elusive night-time roamers like honey badgers, bush babies, and hunting predators.

  • Immersive Bush Walking Safaris

    This specialized activity invites travellers to experience the finer details of the Tarangire ecosystem on foot, safely escorted by an armed guide and an expert Maasai tracker. Ranging from 1 to 4 hours, these educational walks focus on tracking, botany, and ecology; participants must be physically fit and aged 16 years or older.

  • Maasai Village Tours

    Arranged visits to a local community boma offer clients an authentic insight into the living heritage of the pastoralist Maasai people. Guests are introduced to the social structures, daily homestead routines, traditional architectural styles, and cultural values that define these iconic northern Tanzanian communities.
Dining

The Culinary Experience

At Tarangire Treetops, dining is more than just a meal, it’s a sensory journey that celebrates Africa’s rich heritage and flavours, leaving you with memories as extraordinary as the setting itself.

Tarangire Treetops offers an unparalleled culinary experience. From enjoying fresh and colourful lunches overlooking the sparkling pool to dining beneath the glow of lanterns under a majestic baobab tree, each moment is a celebration of nature and tradition. End your day with sundowners atop the highest hill, where sweeping 360-degree views stretch over ancient landscapes, providing a serene and unforgettable panorama.

For an authentic taste of Africa, indulge in a decadent feast crafted by our talented chefs. The menu showcases the diverse flavours of Tanzania, featuring locally inspired ingredients such as baobab, moringa, tamarind, and marula. These elements combine to create vibrant and unforgettable flavour profiles, celebrating the rich biodiversity of the region.

Enhance your dining experience with a captivating showcase of Maasai culture. Witness or participate in traditional Maasai dancing, as our performers bring their heritage to life through mesmerizing movements and stories. It’s an evening where culture meets cuisine, offering a deep connection to the traditions of Tanzania.

Sustainability & Conservation

Our sustainability at Tarangire Treetops is built on a circular philosophy, transforming food waste into organic fertiliser for our culinary gardens and strictly eliminating single-use plastics. As signatories of the Glasgow Declaration and certified by Responsible Tourism Tanzania, we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to waste through sophisticated on-site sorting and rainwater harvesting. By rigorously monitoring our carbon footprint through the Land & Life Foundation, we ensure our operations meet the highest global standards for environmental stewardship and net-zero aspirations.

Deeply rooted in the local landscape, our initiatives foster a harmonious coexistence between the people and wildlife of Tarangire. Through the Honeyguide Foundation, we provide mitigation toolkits to local farmers to protect crops and elephants from conflict in the Randilen Wildlife Management Area. Simultaneously, we empower the neighbouring Lemoti Boma by supporting traditional beadwork and purchasing handmade gifts directly from Maasai women. Through these partnerships and skill-sharing with Shanga, we ensure tourism serves as a bridge to economic independence and cultural preservation.

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Fast Facts

Getting There

  • Kuro Airstrip is a 20 minute flight from Arusha Airstrip, and a 1.5hr drive from the camp.
  • Once daily Air Excel flight departing Arusha, once daily scheduled Coastal Aviation flight departing Arusha, private charters from anywhere can operate into Kuro Airstrip
  • The lodge is a 2-3hr drive from Arusha.

Global Coordinates

  • 3°46’31.7”S 36°09’13.0”E

Accommodation

  • 20 luxury tented rooms on elevated platforms Shared game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles

Check-in

  • From 14:00 to 18:00

Check-out

  • 10:00

Activities

  • Tailored Daytime Game Drives
  • Guided Evening Night Drives
  • Immersive Bush Walking Safaris
  • Maasai Village Tours
  • Bush Sunset Sundowners
  • Cultural Boma Dinners
  • Swimming & Massages

Honeymoon Experiences

  • Romantic private dinner
  • African souvenir gift on departure

Children

  • Guided Camp “bush” walks
  • Warrior training
  • Make elephant paper out of grass and elephant dung
  • Roast marshmallows around the campfire
  • Learn about the baobab tree, its African folklore and its importance in the ecosystem
  • Children’s menu

 

 

Lodge Layout

TTT Layout

Seasons & Rates

2026 Accommodation Rates (US$)

Room TypeOccupancyHigh SeasonMid SeasonGreen Season
Full Board Per person sharing 1,038 849 600
Single room 1,558 1,273 899
Triple room (up to 3 guests) 2,336 1,909 1,349
Game Package Per person sharing 1,338 1,149 900
Single room 1,858 1,573 1,199
Triple room (up to 3 guests) 3,011 2,584 2,024
  • High Season: Jul 1 - Oct 31,  Dec 20 - Jan 3
  • Mid Season: Jan 4 - Mar 31, Jun 1 - Jun 30,  Nov 1 - Dec 19
  • Green Season: Apr 1 - May 31

Experiences & Activities (US$ per person)

Experience / TransferOn Game PackageOn Full Board
Scheduled and shared game drives, twice daily Included 220
2-hr guided walking safari with professional guide Included 90
4-hr guided walking safari with professional guide 115 115
Night game drive | excl. WMA night game drive fees* Included 120
Boma dinner Included Included
Masai boma Experience 60 N/A
Airstrip transfer to / from Kuro (per vehicle) Included 450

*Night Game Drives attract additional Per Person per night WMA Night Game Drive fees.

Extra Meals (US$ per person)

AdultChild
Bush sundowner (included in Game Package) 75 65
Bush breakfast / bush lunch 75 65
Extra lunch at the property 65 55
Picnic lunch box 35 30
Boma dinner Included Included

Highlights

Accommodations

The rooms of Tarangire Treetops are one-of-a-kind. Elevated platforms place guests among the baobab and marula trees, creating the feel of a luxury treehouse.

Location

Situated in its own private conservancy, guests of Tarangire Treetops enjoy a secluded and private safari experience but with easy access to Tarangire National Park.

Bush Walks

Located outside the National Park in Randilen conservancy, the camp is able to conduct bush walks with guests. This activity allows guests to get “up close and personal” with nature, and experience the bush to a more intimate degree - the flora, the fauna, the animal tracks, the insects - the things that can be missed from a game vehicle. Walks can be a relaxing ramble, or an energetic hike.

Night Game Drives

A night drive in the African bush affords the opportunity to see an array of creatures who prefer the cover of night. From wide-eyed lesser galagos, to ambling porcupines and elusive leopards, the African bush hosts a different assortment of creatures after dark.