Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp is perched on a high bank above a branch of the Tarangire River. In the dry months, the river shrinks to a ribbon of sand, and animals cross the riverbed below the camp. It all sits within a 25,000-hectare concession bordering Tarangire National Park.
Life here centres on the main area, built from local timber and grasses and raised on stilts to make the most of the view. The open-sided lounge is lined with deep sofas and bright Maasai cushions, and dinners are served by candlelight in the elevated dining area. Later, gather around the firepit on the open deck, or spend the heat of the day beside the pool.
Game drives explore both the concession and Tarangire itself, and full days in Lake Manyara National Park are also possible. Other outings include a visit to a Maasai boma, the treetop walkway at Lake Manyara and the zipline near Mto wa Mbu.
ACCOMMODATION
The safari tents stand on raised wooden platforms tucked between the trees. Each has a private veranda and an en suite bathroom with a shower. Inside, four-poster beds are draped in mosquito netting, and lanterns glow softly at night. Family tents give parents travelling with children a little more room, and children of all ages are welcome. For something special, one tent is built around an ancient baobab, with a bath on its deck looking out over the river.
Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp lies within a 25,000-hectare concession bordering Tarangire National Park, around 136 km from Arusha Airport. The park entrance is roughly 35 km away by road. The camp overlooks a branch of the Tarangire River, in a landscape of acacia woodland and giant baobabs. Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, which gather along the river in the dry season. Lake Manyara National Park and the lively village of Mto wa Mbu are both within reach for a day out.
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