Tarangire Simba Lodge stands among ancient baobabs near the shores of Lake Burunge, just five minutes from Sangaiwe Gate. It borders both Tarangire National Park and the Burunge Wildlife Management Area, and the wildlife pays little attention to the boundary.
A small waterhole in front of the lodge is the real star. Through the dry season, it draws elephants, giraffes, waterbucks and zebras, often within sight of the pool, so the game viewing carries on between drives. Climb the tree-top viewing platform for a higher vantage point, or settle in the shade of a baobab with a sundowner as the light softens over the bush.
Meals are a highlight too. Bread is baked fresh every day, eggs are cooked to order at breakfast, and dinner is a four-course buffet that always opens with a vegetarian soup. Afternoon tea is served from 3.30 pm, and the bar pours from a South African wine list. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets are catered for with notice.
As night falls, guests gather around the campfire to swap stories from the day.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is in classic canvas safari tents, set permanently under thatch on raised wooden platforms. Each one has a large en-suite dressing room, an outdoor stone shower and a private veranda facing the bush and Lake Burunge. Electricity and hot water come from solar power. Choose from twin and queen tents, with triple tents available on request. Families travelling together can book a family tent with two queen beds.
Tarangire Simba Lodge sits on the western side of Tarangire National Park, about two hours by road from Arusha. Sangaiwe Gate is only five minutes away, making early starts in the park easy. The lodge stands among baobabs near the shores of Lake Burunge, bordered by the park and the Burunge Wildlife Management Area. Elephants, giraffes and zebras roam freely across this open country, and the lake makes it a rewarding spot for bird watching.
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