Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 027-250 0630;
www.sopalodges.com
; s/d full board US$335/580/740; ) A
comfortable though rather functional place about 30km from the gate in a good area for
wildlife drives. The 75 carpeted rooms are large and four are wheelchair accessible.
Tanapa Resthouse
GUESTHOUSE $$
(r per person US$30; ) Simple rooms near the headquarters. There's a kitchen and staff
might be able to cook meals for you, but bring your own food to be safe.
In the Tarangire Conservation Area
Lodges in this remote region outside the park to the northeast, with access through the
Boundary Hill gate, can all do night drives and walking safaris. There are animals aplenty
from November to March, much less so other months. The main downside is that it's a long
way from the wildlife-viewing circuit inside the park
Boundary Hill Lodge
LODGE $$$
( 0787-293727;
www.tarangireconservation.com
;
s/d all-inclusive per person US$550;
) Almost universally praised for its commitment to the environment and the Maasai
community (it owns a 50% stake), Boundary Hill has eight large individually designed hill-
top rooms with balconies peering out over Silale Swamp in the park.
Tarangire Treetops Lodge
TENTED CAMP $$$
( 027-250 0630;
www.elewana.com
; s/d all-inclusive US$1128/1690; ) Not
your ordinary tented camp, this pampered place has 20 huge suites set on stilts or built tree-
house style around the baobabs. It's far outside the park.
INFORMATION
Entry fees are US$35/10 per adult/child five to 15 years, valid for multiple entries within
24 hours. For bookings, contact the
senior park warden
( 027-253 1280/1;
tnp@tanzaniaparks.com). The entry gate, open 6am to 6.30pm, and headquarters are near
the northern tip of the park as are some artistically rendered ecological displays and a view-
ing platform circling a baobab.
Maco puts out the best Tarangire map, available in Arusha and at the park gate.
GETTING THERE & AWAY
Tarangire is 130km from Arusha via Makuyuni (the last place for petrol and supplies). At
Kigongoni village there's a signposted turn-off to the main park gate, which is 7km fur-
ther down a good dirt access road. The only other entrance is Boundary Hill gate along
