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outdoor showers. Views, including of elephants and other wildlife in season, are impress-
ive, and the camp is overall reasonable value. Cultural walks in the surrounding Maasai
areas and a special candlelight dinner for two inside a baobab tree can be arranged. A spa
is planned. It's signposted near Roika.
Zion Campsite
CAMPGROUND $
( 0754-460539; camping US$10; ) A bare and unkempt compound 6km before the
park gate, but it's cheaper than camping inside the park, and the showers are warm. Bring
your own food.
Inside the Park
A
public campsite
(camping adult/child 5-15 yr US$30/5) is a short drive into the park
with a good bush location but simple cold-water facilities. Many
special campsites
(camp-
ing adult/child US$50/10) are spread around the park's northern half. For the ultimate bush
experience, Oliver's Camp can take you fly camping.
Tarangire Safari Lodge
TENTED CAMP $$$
( 027-254 4752;
www.tarangiresafarilodge.com
; s/d full board US$185/300; )
A large lodge, notable for its prime location on a bluff overlooking the Tarangire River. It's
10km inside the park gate and there's good wildlife watching and birding right at the lodge.
Accommodation is in closely spaced tents or thatched bungalows. Simple, but good value.
Oliver's Camp
TENTED CAMP $$$
(
www.asiliaafrica.com/Olivers
;
s/d all-inclusive US$783/1216; Jun-Mar; ) Notable
for its fine location near Silale deep in the heart of the park. Comfortable, though far from
luxurious, it has a personal ambience and excellent guides who lead walking safaris, night
drives (sometimes using night vision equipment) and fly camping, making this an idea spot
for adventurous travellers. No direct bookings, contact a travel agent.
Sanctuary Swala
TENTED CAMP $$$
( 027-250 9817;
www.sanctuaryretreats.com
;
per person all-inclusive US$715; Jun-
Mar; ) A premiere-class camp, nestled in a grove of acacia trees and overlook-
ing a busy water hole in the southwestern part of the park by Gurusi Swamp. Each of the
12 lovely tents has a big deck and its own butler. It's in a great wildlife-watching location
with lots of lions.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
LODGE $$$
