Nimali Tarangire

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If you’re on an extended Tanzania trip then Nimali Tarangire is worth a visit. While it’s not located in Tarangire National Park itself - but instead set on a neighbouring private concession - the lodge has good access to Lake Manyara too, so would be a fun place to stay if you want to visit both the smaller parks. It’s got an affordable level of luxury too which acts as a nice contrast to more basic tented options on an expensive Serengeti safari.

Nimali Tarangire Camp - The Facts

Nimali is luxurious in its permanent lodge feel, with wooden raised walkways leading into a circular boma and an inviting pool area. It also benefits from an underground photography hide in camp, where guests can get up close to wildlife that come to drink at the waterhole.

The eight suites offer a chic tented experience, with simple luxuries but nothing over the top. Each one has a private deck overlooking the riverbed, and two tents are perfect for families with an interconnecting living room and private pool.

Guests can enjoy the wonderful birdlife of the region, as well as Tarangire’s huge elephant population which has to be seen to be believed. There is also a relaxing spa for those who want to take a minute, hot air ballooning for guests looking for that birds-eye view, as well as full day excursions to the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.

All in all, it’s a brilliant little base with a nice splash of luxury for those who are wanting to explore the smaller parks of Northern Tanzania, or for a quick stop off before or after an international flight, as Arusha is just a drive away. But this area - although lovely - is probably not the focus of your trip, but more of an optional add on, as The Serengeti is what a northern Tanzania trip is really all about.