Public Campsite

Tarangire National Park


Tarangire's public campsite is just a short drive into the park near the northwestern tip. It has a good bush location and simple cold-water facilities. Bring supplies from Arusha. Bookings can be made in advance via email or on arrival at the park gate.


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Nearby Tarangire National Park attractions

1. Manyara Ranch Conservancy

12 MILES

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2. Poachers' Hide

14.93 MILES

Southwest of Tarangire Hill, a couple of hundred metres west of the main north–south track through the park, Poacher's Hide is a marvellous old baobab…

3. Tarangire National Park

20.06 MILES

Welcome to one of Africa's most underrated parks. Thanks to its proximity to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, Tarangire is usually assigned only a day visit…

4. Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway

26.18 MILES

Enjoy a guided bird's-eye view of Manyara on Tanzania's first treetop walkway (370m). It begins at ground level and climbs gently into the canopy,…

5. Lake Manyara National Park

26.29 MILES

Lake Manyara National Park is one of Tanzania’s smaller and most underrated parks. While it may lack the size and variety of other northern-circuit…