Oliver’s Tented Camp
Oliver’s Tented Camp is a luxury accommodation (4 stars) found in the Northern part of Tanzania in Tarangire national park. The camp is inside the park close to kuro airstrip just 25km. One can be at the camp by road transport from Arusha city which takes approximately 2-3 hour drive (180km) to the park and air transport from Arusha to Kuro airstrip which takes about 30 minutes to fly to Kuro airstrip and then 45 minutes drive from airstrip to the camp . The camp is affordable and convenient to visitors visiting the park with its panoramic views of the waterhole , park , wildlife especially elephants that visits and surrounding area. The camp is under luxury camps and safaris that offers different best accommodations in Tanzania and Kenya .
Olivers’ tented camp consist of 8 elegant and comfortable raised tents that are built in traditional African style with grass thatched roofs and local woods with modern comfort. Tents are well decorated, elevated and furnished with private en suite facilities like flushing toilets, hot and cold showers/Bathtubs , mosquito nets, towel trorillies, hair driers and private balconies, verandas and sitting areas ,you relax while enjoying the stunning view of baobab tree and concentration of elephants visiting the lodge and surrounding area. Tents are well equipped with Satellite , flat screen TVs, extinguishers with comfortable clean beddings containing queen beds and ceiling fans. There are campfires at the camp that provides warmth to visitors during the night. Rooms are in different categories; single ,double ,twin and triple/family rooms and rooms cost 200$ per night and above . Note that in High season the rate goes slightly high than in Low season.
Oliver’s tented camp offers more services and facilities which include; A restaurant that serves different meals both international and African- inspired meals that meets guests choice ; breakfast in bush ,lunch and dinner in the main building facing the waterhole served by well trained, friendly and organized staff ,they also serve bush diners , A well stocked bar/lounge with variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers ,you relax in water and sip the cocktail or monk tail while overlooking the spectacular view of the camp , wildlife visiting the camp especially elephant and the surrounding area , Free parking space available, camping at the camp available ,offers airport pick -ups and drop-offs, Laundry services available , WIFI available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends, Business centers with conferences halls , meeting places ,honey moon package etc. Healthy and fitness centers with spa massage ,steam bath , offers hot air ballooning , Excellent and comfortable clean beddings, Craft shop available at the hotel with more African style gifts like shoes, safari essentials ,safari books mention but few.
Tarangire national park is considered to be the sixth largest park in Tanzania country found in south east of Lake Manyara national park in the Northern part of Tanzania. The name of the park comes from Tarangire river that crosses the park and the river is the only source of fresh waters for animals in Tarangire eco system. It occupies the total area of 2,850 KM squared and its 150Km from Arusha. The park is small with twenty six mammal, famous with large herd of big five animals like; Buffaloes , elephants, zebras, enlands, Rhinos Impalas ,antelopes, mention but a few and 500 bird species like; yellow necked , helmeted, barbet, starling ,swift ,stripped swallows etc. The park has different categories of accommodation like; Budget , Mid range and luxury accommodation that are convenient and affordable to guests visitors visiting tarangire national park. There are more different activities to do while in the Park which include; Game viewing, you spot different animals in the park , Visiting Tarangire River , Cultural visits in the local village, Camping , Bird watching/Birding since the park has more bird species ,Boat trip at Tarangire river , sight seeing trips , hot air balloon riding etc. its 60 $ to enter the park .Dry season is the best period to visit tarangire national park as animals are migrating in June- September hence giving a chance to see some of the animals.
