Tamarind Camp is a safari camp located on our privately owned concession just 15 minutes from the entrance to Tarangire National Park. Perfectly positioned in a grove of beautiful Acacia Tortilis trees and recently completely renewed, the camp is set in 200 acres of Acacia woodland and bush, which is constantly evolving into an ever more stunning setting, right on the boundary of the Park. Tarangire is the fourth biggest National Park in Tanzania and its very diverse habitats, supporting an equally rich variety of mammals, birds and flora, make it a delight to explore. Magnificent 1000-year-old giant Baobab trees punctuate the Park and large herds of elephant and other game seasonally swell the large numbers of resident game.

The tented accommodation is luxuriously comfortable and spacious with en-suite bathrooms and exquisite handcrafted hardwood furnishings. The tents are extremely well spread out and mostly face the adjacent Park boundary, marked only by a tree-lined “sand river”. Zebra and wildebeest are often to be seen grazing on the nearby plains and elephant and lion frequent the area around camp, as well as being regular visitors inside the camp itself!

The same level of care is extended to guests at Tamarind as at all Kirurumu’s other properties. The permanent camp crew take a great pride in providing a first class service with excellent and varied menus, served either in the insect-proof dining tent or al fresco around the campfire. The camp is also benefiting (in line with our policy) the local community ( Mosakini Village) through direct donations made proportional to client revenue. These payments have so far brought a new water line and supported the local school.

• Tamarind Camp is ideally situated for Tarangire NP and as a stop-off en route to Lake Manyara (and Kirurumu Tented Lodge), Ngorongoro, the Serengeti and Loliondo Concession:
• 3 miles (15 mins) from Tarangire Park Gate
• 5 minutes from the main road
• 52 miles (1 hour) from Arusha
• 9 miles (20 mins) from Makuyuni where the Ngorongoro/Manyara road leaves the Arusha/ Tarangire/Dodoma road
• 40 miles (1.7 hours) from Manyara/Kirurumu

Tamarind’s tents are as follows:

• 6 double and twin “Larsen” tents. The Larsen tent is the largest tent available for safari camping.
• Tent dimensions: In feet*: 20’ x 12’ x 8’ centre ridge (6’ at side walls, ensuring full standing room throughout).
• Metric: 4.11m x 2.75m x 2m ridge/1.8 at side.
• Built in flysheet and veranda to ensure adequate shade on the hottest day.
• En suite toilet and bathroom facilities with “bucket” style safari shower - plenty of hot water! - and flushing chemical toilet. (Bathroom section 7’ x 12’)

Each tent is fully and tastefully furnished with:

• Comfortable, wooden (twin) beds with 6” mattresses, pillows, blankets & sheets.
• Luggage rack, table, safari chairs, mats & soft furnishings in individual style.
• Candles and/or kerosene lanterns and torch.
• Bathroom: soaps, washbasins, towels and jug water for washing (mineral water for teeth brushing/ drinking).

• 35 feet fly sheet
• 27 x 13 feet main tent
• Ensuite 7 x 13 feet toilet / shower / dressing room
• 8 feet verandah
• 2 single beds OR 1 double bed
• 6 inch mattresses
• 2 pillows per bed
• Embroided duvet covers
• Wrought iron work mosquito net supports with nets
• Hot water bottles on request (eg Ngorongoro)
• Zanzibar chest
• Luggage racks x 2
• Laundry bin
• Coat hangars
• Letter rack
• Ash trays
• Tissue boxes
• Mirrors x 2
• Statues
• Bottled water + glasses
• Locally woven matts
• Solar lighting (3 lights per tent)

In addition the camp has:

• A custom-made, locally furnished, insect-proof dining tent for breakfast, lunch and romantic, candle-lit dinners!
• A sunshade area.
• A campfire area.
• Complete privacy.

Tamarind Camp is in a prime location to access Tarangire National Park, being only 15 minutes from the Park gate. Not being actually in the park is a major plus, meaning that many additional activities can be undertaken from the camp as well as game drives in Tarangire. Thus the following is all possible:

• Day and half day game drives in Tarangire NP (entrance 15 minutes from camp).
• Ethno-botanical guided walks (with local Maasai) in the immediate area, lasting from 1 to 5 hours.
• Night game drives.
• Cultural interaction with, and tours of, the village of Mosakini, which is in part supported by the camp.

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