Tarangire Treetops

On the path of an annual elephant migration, Elewana Tarangire Treetops sits alone in a 312 km2 private wildlife area bordering Tarangire National Park. Amid a landscape of rolling, baobab studded hills. Elevated “tree house” suites are perched high up with views over the adjacent baobab and marula trees. Giving Tarangire Treetops an adventurous feel.

As you arrive at the Lodge, you are immediately greeted by a blaze of color and a host of smiles. All of which belong to the local Maasai who have become part of the enchanting story that is Tarangire Treetops.

Encasing an impressive baobab tree, the spacious main areas overlook the pool and a waterhole that sees a steady flow of wild animal visitors. Guests can enjoy guided walking safaris, day or nighttime game drives, and the enchantment of bush dining. With the natural beauty of the hills and dry river beds begging to be explored.

Situated in its own private conservancy, Randilen conservancy, guests of Tarangire Treetops enjoy a secluded and private safari experience. But with easy access to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire has the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. A smorgasbord for predators. Migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest, eland, and of course, 300 herds of elephants. All of which crowd the shrinking lagoons.

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Tarangire Treetops Accommodation

The rooms of Tarangire Treetops are one of a kind. Elevated platforms place guests among the baobab and marula trees, creating the feel of a luxury tree house. The 20 x Treetops Suites boasts one of the largest bedrooms to be found in any lodge in East Africa. A floor space of 65 square meters with an double shower en suite bathroom. The furnishings create warmth and demonstrate a commitment to local craftsmanship, the ‘up in the air’ experience. The open fronted room design is completed with a private balcony. The rooms are either sunset-facing, sunrise-facing, or overlook the camp’s waterhole and animal trail.

There is a motorized buggy for transport to/from rooms and ramp access to five rooms. This is to assist guests with limited mobility. There is WiFi internet in the main areas and a swimming pool.

Tarangire Treetops Family Safari

Families are welcome at Tarangire Treetops. The spacious treetop suites can take up to 2 extra beds for the kids. A children’s menu is also available.
Children are defined as aged under 18 years.
Families of 5 or more traveling with children aged 5 – 12 years of age will receive exclusive use of vehicle free of charge. Subject to availability.
Children over 16 years may participate in guided walking safaris, subject to the guides’ discretion.

What could be more exciting for a child than spotting their first leopard? Learning how to throw a Masai spear? Or roasting marshmallows over a campfire to the calls of distant lions? Guided Camp “bush” walks looking at the trees, flowers, grasses, insects, birds and bird calls, mammals, tracks, and droppings. This is a real education for your young ones. Learn about the baobab tree, its African folklore, and its importance in the ecosystem.  Including all the animals that make it their home.

What to expect at Tarangire National Park

Tarangire is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania. The park is famous for its huge number of elephants, baobab trees, and tree-climbing lions. Visitors to the park can expect to see any number of resident zebra and wildebeest in addition to the less common animals. Other common animals include waterbuck, giraffe, and olive baboons. The area is also very good for spotting wild dogs. And the little creatures like the very quaint pancake tortoise.

Home to more than 550 species, the park is a haven for bird enthusiasts who can expect to see dozens of species even in the dry season. The swamps are the focus of the largest selection of breeding birds anywhere in the world. You will also discover the Kori bustard, the heaviest flying bird. The stocking-thigh ostrich is the world’s largest bird. And small parties of ground hornbills blustering like turkeys.

More ardent bird lovers might keep an eye open for screeching flocks of the dazzlingly colorful yellow-collared lovebird, and the somewhat drabber rufous-tailed weaver and ashy starling. All are endemic to the dry savanna of north-central Tanzania.

The park is also famous for the termite mounds that dot the landscape. Those that have been abandoned are often seen to be home to dwarf mongooses.

About Tarangire Treetops Wildlife Management Area

Elewana Tarangire Treetops is located in Randilen. A private Wildlife Management Area (WMA) bordering Tarangire National Park.

With Tanzania’s growing population, it has become even more important to support WMAs like Randilen. They encourage communities to live in harmony with wildlife. The communities in the area benefit from; crop protection, grazing plans, support in education, and healthcare clinics. They also receive a percentage of the revenue made. Therefore, they realize the value of preserving the area to ensure future generations can marvel at the wildlife and the stunning landscape. This is a ‘win-win’ for all involved. The Randilen communities benefit financially as well from additional support. The WMA and Elewana Tarangire Treetops further their objectives to develop sustainable tourism, and equally important, the wildlife in the area is protected.

Understanding the significance of grazing land to the Masaai is key. They place great value on their cattle. The more cows a Masaai owns the more wives he can acquire. And in turn, more children. Which elevates his wealth and status in the community. This has an impact on the land. As communities get larger so do the cattle and land becomes increasingly scarce.

By staying at Elewana Tarangire Treetops, visitors contribute to the WMA and thereby complete the cycle and reinforce the benefits of sustainable tourism.

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Tarangire Treetops Activities and Unique Offerings

Game Drives in the morning and afternoon are in both the Randilen Wildlife Management Area and Tarangire National Park. All Elewana, game drive vehicles have individual armrests, elevated seats with pockets, ample legroom, and added padding for superior guest comfort.

Bush walks

Because the camp is located outside the National Park, it can conduct bush walks / walking safaris. This activity allows guests to get “up close and personal” with nature. And experience the bush to a more intimate degree. The flora, the fauna, the animal tracks, the insects. The things that can be missed from a game drive vehicle. You’ll not only learn about nature, but the local guide will also explain the traditions and culture of the Masaai. Therefore, a walking safari allows guests to begin to understand the true majesty of the indigenous peoples that live and thrive on the land. Walks can be a relaxing ramble or an energetic hike.

Night game drives

Often taken just after dusk, a night game drive at Tarangire Treetops is a rare opportunity to see how the bush ‘comes alive’ after dark. Driving with an experienced and qualified Elewana guide, this 1.5 hour drive around the environs of Treetops provides an insight into the nocturnal wildlife that is often overlooked. Or not accessible to visitors who stay within the confines of the national parks. From wide-eyed lesser bush babies (galagos) to ambling porcupines and elusive leopards. The African bush hosts a different assortment of creatures after dark.

Exclusive Use Safari

Guests can enjoy an exclusive-use vehicle with experienced driver-guide for the day. Should guests wish to stay out all day, this exclusive-use vehicle includes the option of a picnic hamper. Selected drink refreshments are also included within the vehicle.

For keen photographers, the two front seats can be replaced with a mattress for photographers that want low angle shots. The vehicles are suitable for both amateur and professional photographers. Other features specific to photographers include:

Retractable windscreens to afford 360 degree views. Bean bags in the vehicle to assist photographers to steady their camera. Extra padded bags, pillowcases, etc can be provided to assist photographers with camera storage. They are familiar with the wildlife movements and can assist the photographer to get the best possible shot by positioning the vehicle in the best place.

Maasai Village Tour

The Maasai Village is about a 20-30 minutes drive from Treetops and gives a perfect insight into the life of the Maasai. This village with its varying age of inhabitants is very warm and friendly and eager to meet guests from Treetops.

Boma Dinner & Masai Dancers

Sample the delights of eating under the stars in a traditional Maasai Boma. Flavors of the bush as well as international cuisine, are enjoyed by lantern light and the glowing embers of a large bonfire. While enjoying the dancing and singing of Maasai menfolk.

Sun Downers

Experience the drama and beauty of Africa in one of the most iconic locations that Tarangire has to offer. Sunset Hill is the perfect location to sit atop and enjoy the deep orange sunsets that are often welcome in the starry skies. With food and drinks on hand. This is truly a magical experience.

Bush Meals

After a game drive through the private conservancy of Randilen Wildlife Management Area, there is nothing more enjoyable than arriving at an excluded area for a delicious and relaxing luncheon. We can also arrange a Bush Breakfast if booked in advance.

2026 and 2027 Experiences & Activities (US$ per person)	On Game Package	On Full Board
Scheduled and Shared Game Drives, Twice Daily	Incl	$220
2 hr Guided Walking Safari with Professional Guide		$90
4 hr Guided Walking Safari with Professional Guide	$115
Night Game Drive | Min-2 : Max-6 | excl. WMA fees **	Incl	$120
Boma Dinner	Incl
Maasai Boma Experience	$60	N/A
Airstrip Transfer | Kuro (per vehicle)	Incl	$450

**Night Game Drives attract additional Per Person per night WMA Night Game Drive fees.
Experiences and activities are subject to availability, and weather conditions.

How To Get to Tarangire Treetops

Getting to Tarangire Treetops can be done either by driving directly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha. Or flying from Arusha to Kuro airstrip.
Transfer time to/from Kuro airstrip: 3 hours game drive (approx)
The transfer time to/from Arusha Coffee Lodge by car: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx)
Transfer time to/from Arusha Town Center by car: 2 hours 55 minutes (approx)
Flight time to/from Kuro airstrip from/to Arusha airstrip: 25 minutes (approx)
Transfer time to/from Kilimanjaro airport: 4 hours (approx)
With permission, a helicopter can land at a school football field, a 20min drive to the lodge

When to go

During the rainy season, the seasonal visitors scatter over a 20,000 sq km (12,500 sq miles) range until they exhaust the green plains and the river calls once more. But Tarangire’s mobs of elephants are easily encountered at all times of the year.
The swamps, tinged green year round, are the focus for 550 bird varieties. The most breeding species in one habitat anywhere in the world.

In the dry season, the fierce sun sucks the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red. The withered grass is as brittle as straw. The Tarangire River shrivels to a shadow of its wet season self. Thirsty nomads have wandered hundreds of parched kilometers knowing that here, always, there is water. So there is plenty of wildlife.

Herds of up to 300 elephants scratch the dry river bed for underground streams. While migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest, and eland crowd the shrinking lagoons. It’s the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. A smorgasbord for predators. And the one place in Tanzania where you’ll find dry country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared Oryx and peculiar long-necked Gerenuk.

The wet months are from November to May, March, and April with the heaviest rains.
The rest of the year has warm, dry days & cool nights, and low humidity.

Tarangire Treetops is located in a dry area of low population density, as such, it has a very low malaria risk. Treehouse suites have mesh screens.

Tarangire Treetops Accommodation Rates

Rates at Tarangire Treetops are either on a full board basis (meals and accommodation) or a game package basis. The game package rates are ideal for guests flying into the camp as they include many of the activities. See below for more details.

The first single room in any booking will not incur a single room supplement. Any additional single rooms in the same booking will be charged at the full single room rate. Except when a booking contains more than 3 single rooms. Any additional single rooms beyond the first 3 single rooms will be charged at the double room rate.

Rates Include / Exclude

The full board rates include:
Accommodation,
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Soft drinks, house beers, house wines and selected house spirits, teas, coffees, and refreshments (on the property).
Laundry services.

Game Package rates include:
Game package rates include the full board package, PLUS
Twice daily shared game drives and/or guided walking safari.
Drinks on activities.
Transfers to/from our designated airstrip(s).

All rates exclude:
All drinks on full board. Premium drinks on game package rates and full board.
Any additional meals (early arrivals/late departures).
Transfers (other than to/from designated airstrips).
Flying doctors medical evacuation insurance.
Flights and airport taxes.
Gratuities.
Park or reserve fees, conservancy fees, and camping fees, as applicable.

Tarangire Treetops Accommodation Special Offers and Packages

Please check with us as offers may be extended.

Elewana Circuit Discount

Tarangire Treetops is part of the Elewana Collection. A collection of luxury boutique lodges, camps, and hotels in iconic locations across Kenya and Tanzania. Stay longer at any combination of these properties and get great discounts.

In 2027, it isn’t distinguished by dates.

The Circuit Discount Offer is valid at:
Kilindi Zanzibar, Tarangire Treetops, The Manor at Ngorongoro, Serengeti Migration Camp, Serengeti Pioneer Camp, Ngorongoro Explorer, and Serengeti Explorer in Tanzania
OR:
Loisaba Tented Camp, Loisaba Star Beds, Loisaba Lodo Springs, Lewa Safari Camp, Kifaru House Lewa, Sand River Mara, Elephant Pepper and Little Elephant Pepper Camps, Tortilis Camp Amboseli, and Elsa’s Kopje in Kenya.

Circuit discounts are available on both full board and game package rates. Circuit discounts cannot be combined with any other special offers.

The Elewana Circuit Discount Offer does not apply to Arusha Coffee Lodge.

Stay 4 Nights, Pay 3 Nights

Only pay for 3 nights. Your 4th night is on us between 5th January – 31st May 2027 or 1st November to 19th December 2027! That’s a 25% discount!

Valid at all Elewana properties as detailed in above circuit discount offer except Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kilindi Zanzibar.

Pay 4 Stay 5

Unwind a Little Longer:  Book 4 consecutive nights at a single property or at a combination of Elewana lodges and enjoy the 5th night complimentary. For travel dates between 5th January – 31st May 2027 or 1st November to 19th December 2027. That’s a 20% discount!

This offer can be redeemed at all Elewana properties, excluding Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kilindi Zanzibar.

10% Discount Offer

Enjoy an exclusive additional 10% discount on Elewana’s rates when you book and travel within 8 weeks up to 31st August 2026.

Tanzania: Serengeti Migration Camp, Serengeti Pioneer Camp, Tarangire Treetops, The Manor at Ngorongoro, Kilindi Zanzibar
Kenya: Sand River Mara, Elephant Pepper and Little Elephant Pepper Camps in the Masai Mara, Elsa’s Kopje in Meru

This offer stands independently and cannot be combined with other special offers or discounts
Terms and conditions apply

Returning Guests

Elewana rewards its returning guests with a 5% discount on accommodation rates on top of any other special offer. Along with 20% off all Spa Treatments (where available).
It can be combined with any other special offer.

Tarangire Treetops is on the Elewana SkySafari Tanzania itinerary.

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