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Diwaka Tours & Travel Ltd
Muranga Rd., Aqua Plaza
P.O. Box 17001 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0)20 2685134
Fax: +254 (0)20 3750393
Email: info(at)diwakasafaris.com
Url: http://www.diwakasafaris.com/
Tarangire Treetops
The camp sits within a private Conversation Area bordering Tarangire National Park. Covering an area of 2600sq kilometers the National Park literally teems with wildlife throughout the year with a dense population during the dry season (June October). Treetopss unique location allows access to the game in an outside the park year round. Home to some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa and symbolized by the baobab tree the park is also an ornithologists paradise, rich in birds of prey. It is the dcor that is the most ingenious feature of Tarangire Treetops lodge - a rich and creative blend of Tanzanian fabrics, Masai craftsmanship and Swahili opulence - creating a seductive and very African ambience.
LOCATION: The lodge is 110 km southwest of Arusha. Access by road is 2.5 hours from Arusha. Accessible by Air to Tarangire or Kuro airstrips (airstrip transfer time 1 hour).
CHILDREN POLICY: Children are welcome however due to the ˜Treetop nature of the camp it is advisable to bring younger children only if they can be well supervised.
PROPERTY CLOSURE: April -May.
WEATHER: Temperatures generally fall between 70-80°F (21-27°C). The short rains fall between November and December and the long rains between April and May.
Hotel Details
NUMBER OF ROOMS: 20 luxurious & unique ˜tree-housestyle rooms, approximately 55sq metres in size, set up into the baobab and marula trees. Each room has been designed using a mixture of contemporary and natural materials and has its own ensuite bathroom with double shower and vanity, and large verandah. The tents are built atop tree-attached platforms, overlooking the Tarangire Sand River, with views westwards to Lake Manyara and eastwards to Mount Kilimanjaro.
ROOM DCOR: The beds are constructed of rough timber and have romantic sweeping mosquito nets. Bathrooms are ensuite, with a shower. Each ensuite unit has a private verandah and lounge area with sweeping views over the private conversation area.
FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES: The dining area overlooks the swimming pool and a waterhole which is often frequented by game. Its open spacious and allows an uninterrupted view of the land.
Central to the lodge is the Baobab Bar, a wide semi-circular bar built amidst the eaves of a massive Baobab tree, serving cocktails and sundowners before dinner. Adjacent to the bar is the dining area, suspended from a Baobab tree and serving top safari cuisine. A selection of fine wines and cognacs complement the meal.
GENERAL FACILITIES:
- - Swimming pool
- - Hand drier
- - Laundry
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Walking safaris
- Day and Night game drives
- Authentic local Masai cultural experience
- Bush dining
- Watching animals at the camp waterhole
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On request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.