Serian Tarangire Camp

Serian Tarangire Camp (formerly Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp) is your luxurious gateway to experiencing the legendary “Land of Giants.”

Nestled deep within a private corner of Tarangire National Park amongst giant acacia trees, this boutique, thatched-roof camp offers front-row seats to one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles. Designed to blend adventure, elegance, and tranquility, the camp celebrates classic African safari style.

Guests are perfectly positioned near the Tarangire River, the park’s primary water source, ensuring unmatched views of vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and sweeping, golden savannahs.

With highly personalized 24/7 service, guests can fall asleep to the sounds of trumpeting elephants and yipping hyenas, and wake up to the spectacular Tarangire sunrise right outside their canvas doors.

Location & Accessibility

Situated in the heart of Tarangire National Park, Serian Tarangire Camp serves as a perfect first or last stop on a Northern Tanzania safari circuit, complementing visits to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

By Road

✓ Travel Time: A comfortable 2.5 to 3-hour drive (approximately 120 km / 75 miles) from Arusha, Tanzania’s recognized safari gateway
✓ Route & Scenery: The journey winds through picturesque landscapes and local Maasai villages before entering the wildlife-rich borders of the national park

By Air

✓ Camp Transfer: From Kuro Airstrip, the camp is just a scenic 30-minute transfer away, doubling as your first game drive through the baobab-studded landscape
✓ Flight Details: Daily scheduled flights are available from Arusha, Dar es Salaam, or the Serengeti directly to Kuro Airstrip, the park’s primary landing strip. The flight from Arusha takes approximately 45 to 50 minutes

Accommodation

The camp features just 13 spacious, luxurious canvas safari tents, ensuring a highly intimate, uncrowded, and exclusive experience. Each tent features a wonderful wooden-and-mesh construction, elevated on raised platforms to maximize panoramic views and privacy.

Tent Features & Options:

✓ Honeymoon Suite: An exclusive, specially designed suite offering elevated romance, absolute privacy, and luxurious touches for couples celebrating their special getaway
✓ Standard Safari Tents: Exceptionally spacious rooms featuring comfortable queen-sized beds draped in mosquito nets, locally inspired décor, and private wooden verandas. The en-suite bathrooms feature flushing toilets and hot showers
✓ Thoughtful Touches: Tents face east for spectacular sunrises and Milky Way views. Rooms are equipped with fresh drinking water, complimentary toiletries, a dressing table, and walkie-talkies and flashlights for easy night navigation and communication. (Baby cots are also available upon request

Dining & Culinary Experience

The culinary experience at Serian Tarangire is highly rated, with chefs crafting fantastic, freshly prepared dishes to suit a variety of palates.

✓ Morning Coffee Service: Start your day right with a hot cup of coffee or tea delivered straight to the zippered door of your tent right at dawn
✓ Restaurant & Bar: Enjoy a mix of international and African dishes in the welcoming main dining area, or relax with a drink at the camp’s central lounge and bar
✓ Bush Dining & Picnics: Experience gourmet dining under the African stars, enjoy a romantic sunrise breakfast in the bush, or take a delicious hamper lunch on a full-day game drive
✓ Sundowners & Bonfires: Toast the spectacular sunset with premium cocktails, then gather around the traditional evening campfire to warm up and share stories of the day’s sightings

Camp Facilities

✓ Complimentary Wi-Fi Connectivity
✓ Welcoming Main Lounge and Bar area
✓ En-suite hot water and flushing toilets
✓ Custom-made, comfortable 4×4 safari vehicles
✓ 24-Hour Security and attentive, round-the-clock staff

Experiences & Activities

Each day brings new adventures under the guidance of expert, highly qualified naturalists.

✓ Guided Walking Safaris: Connect intimately with the rugged terrain on foot, escorted by knowledgeable guides and armed rangers
✓ Bird Watching Safari: Discover an ornithological paradise, with expert guides helping you spot some of the park’s 500+ bird species
✓ Night Game Drives: Discover Tarangire’s elusive nocturnal predators and bush creatures on a thrilling, spotlight-guided drive after dark
✓ Maasai Cultural Visits: Arrange an authentic, respectful visit to a nearby Maasai village to gain incredible insight into local culture and traditions
✓ Game Drives: Twice-daily excursions (dawn and late afternoon) to track Tarangire’s famous elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, leopards, and rare antelopes like the long-necked gerenuk

Highlights of Serian Tarangire Camp

✓ Intimate & Exclusive: With only 13 tents, guests are guaranteed a peaceful, personalized, and crowd-free safari experience
✓ Night Safaris: One of the few locations that offer the unique opportunity for after-dark night drives to spot nocturnal wildlife
✓ Unbeatable Service: Highly praised, attentive staff and phenomenal chefs dedicated to ensuring a flawless, luxurious stay in the bush
✓ Prime Elephant Viewing: Located near the Tarangire River, offering front-row access to the park’s massive, world-renowned elephant herds, especially during the dry season

Serian Tarangire Camp Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Full board accommodation (3 meals daily, Tea & Coffee at meals), mineral water, Wi-Fi & government taxes (Tourism Development Levy -1% & Value Added Tax – 18%)

Notes:

* Children under 12 years must share with an adult
* Park Fees and Camp Site Fees in the National Parks are not included
* Children are welcome. Children under 3 free of charge. Children over 12 are at the full Adult Rate
* A maximum of 3 single rooms can be reserved per booking. Any extra single room will be charged an additional 100 US Dollars on a single room rate

Accommodation Rates Exclude;

* Insurance
* Park entry fees
* Gratuities, Tips
* Laundry Service
* Safari game drives
* Park Camp Site Fees
* Flights & Airport Taxes
* Items of a personal nature
* Flying Doctor Medical evacuation
* Premium brands of spirits, cellar wines, and champagne

Additional Costs:

* Lunch – 25 US Dollars
* Dinner – 30 US Dollars
* Packed lunch – 20 US Dollars
* Bottle of Wine – 35 US Dollars
* Private Bush Dinner pp – 100 US Dollars
* Christmas Supplement 24th, 25th, 31st December per day – 35 US Dollars
* Tarangire National Park – Camping Fee Per Night – Adult 16 and above = 59 US Dollars, Child (5-15 years) = 11.80 US Dollars
* Tarangire National Park – Park Fees Per 24-hour – Adult 16 and above = 59 US Dollars , Child (5-15 years) = 17.70 US Dollars

Serian Tarangire Camp in Tanzania consists of 12 fully furnished deluxe tents. Each tent has en-suite facilities, including a shower, hand basin, and washing facilities. Soaps, shampoos, and insect repellents are supplied, as well as a hairdryer.

These tents are connected by paved paths to the camp’s central lounge and eating spaces. There are 3 En Suite options: the Double Tent, which is excellent for couples; the Family Tent, which is excellent for two adults and two children; and the Triple Tent, which is excellent for parties of three.

Each room has super-wide windows that offer panoramic views of the Tarangire National Park. Enjoy your afternoons spotting wildlife from the sun deck before enjoying dinner under the African Sky. 

There are power outlets available for charging equipment. Bathrobes are supplied in each tent, as well as ponchos with hoods and warm lining, to protect from both rain and cold weather. There are large chests on each property with locks and keys for the safekeeping of valuables

The Camp runs almost entirely on solar energy, thus providing access to electricity 24 Hours a Day. Expert guidance and superb cuisine come together to create an experience unlike any other.

There are power outlets available for charging equipment. Bathrobes are supplied in each tent, as well as hooded ponchos with warm lining to protect against rain and cold weather. Other camp facilities include: Wi-Fi, Lounge, Restaurant, Bar/Cocktail Lounge, Liquor, Bonfire & Barbecue Area.

Activities available from Serian Tarangire Camp include: Massage Service, Dining by The Bush, Sunset Picnic, Maasai Tribe Culture Tour, Balloon Safari, Bonfire & Outdoor Barbecue, Day & Night game drive, game walks, and picnics in the bush.

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