Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

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Swala Camp

Tented Camp
Tented Camp
Waterhole Views
Outdoor Shower
Photography
Birding
Night Drives
Romantic
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Overview

COMFORT
Fans
Safe
Outdoor Shower
Pool
Laundry Service
QUICK FACTS
12
Rooms
Private Vehicle at extra cost
Cancellation POLICY
Moderate, typically 100% from 31 days
Kids POLICY
All ages welcome
Secluded among acacias and ancient baobabs in the south-west of Tarangire National Park, Swala looks onto a busy waterhole where elephants drift through camp and lions linger at dusk. Twelve spacious canvas tents pair indoor/outdoor showers with wide decks and quietly eco-minded build. 

Plan

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Access Type
Fly-in or Road Access
Transfer Time from Airstrip
60
mins
Baggage limit
15
kg
Soft-bag only
Wildlife Highlights
Elephants
Lion
Birding
Great for birders

Location

Getting there

Fly Arusha (ARK) to Kuro Airstrip ~25 min by light aircraft, then ~45–60 min by road to camp (track/sightings dependent). By road: ~4 h from Arusha and ~5 h from Kilimanjaro.

Stay

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COMFORT
Fans
Safe
Outdoor Shower
Pool
Laundry Service
Vehicle
Private Vehicle at extra cost
WI-FI
Available in all areas
Medical
Malaria Zone
Insect protection
Beds with nets and repellent provided
Activities
Game drives (day), night drives (by arrangement), guided walks, all-day picnic drives. Occasional canoeing noted on Lake Gursi area when conditions allow (seasonal/extra)

Our Favorite Rooms

Pick an end-of-walkway tent facing the waterhole for the broadest wildlife stage—private deck seating, indoor bathroom with indoor & outdoor showers, and that easy canvas-and-timber mood for long siestas between drives.

Dining

Plated, seasonal menus in the dining pavilion or alfresco. Enjoy bush breakfasts, picnic lunches on full-day drives, and lantern-lit dinners by the waterhole are easily arranged.

Tips

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Packing Tips

Neutral layers, light fleece for cool mornings, scarf/buff for dust on night drives, closed shoes for walks, and a dry bag for cameras.

Insider Tips

Book at least one night drive (by arrangement) and an all-day picnic to the park’s southern pans. When time allows, ask about a brief community visit linked to the camp’s beekeeping project. Please note that there are additinal park fees ($59) and tourismg levy ($12.72) per person.

Impact

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Reserve type
National Park
Conservation
Private camp footprint inside Tarangire; guest spend supports local initiatives including a community beekeeping project
Conservation fee
47.20
No Conservation Fee
per person per day

Conservation Efforts

Community beekeeping (Mwika village) incentivises native-flora protection and adds alternative income; operations emphasise low-impact builds and biodegradable products.

Per Person, Per Night from
1250
per person
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