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Tarangire Safari Lodge

P.O. Box 2703, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
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Arusha, Tanzania
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Stayed here just for one night but was very comfortable. It is far from luxurious but was a nice lodge with friendly staff. The view is what makes it very special though with an incredible view over the Tarangire River. The food was nice and tasty and the rooms, whilst very simple, were clean and comfortable.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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We went on a safari in Tarangire national park, which was amazing to begin with. At the end of the game drive, we saw a group of 5 lionesses with a bunch of cubs. Since it was around sunset they started walking around the car and climbing trees. Unfortunately we had to go back to the resort, which turned out... More

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Porini64, Owner at Tarangire Safari Lodge, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Jambo Stapou. Thank you so much for your long & positive review! = ) I am happy that our lodge would be a place you would like to return to. You would be very welcome again!! But you wouldn't find a guard - "askari" on standby with a gun as they are only holding torches. For night noises your experience... More

Iowa City
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

A blend of classic safari experience and luxury, the Tarangire Safari Lodge is best in class. I recently returned from an 8 day safari in Tanzania and while the entire trip was unforgettable, my stay at Tarangire Safari lodge was the pinnacle of my vacation. The lodge accommodations and staff were excellent and the lodge was designed to enhance our... More

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Porini64, Owner at Tarangire Safari Lodge, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Jambo EZD1979 Thank you so much for the 5 star rating !! = ) Enormously appreciated. Happy to hear your experience was so satisfactory. A warm welcome to visit us again. " Asante sana" Annette Simonson More

Hong Kong
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

The Tarangire Safari Lodge (TSL) was the first leg of our 8 day safari: Tarangire/Ngorongoro/Serengeti: so the anticipation was huge and it was well met with. The tents are fantastic: they add a very rustic and natural feel to the entire experience. The staff is super-nice (as are most people in Tanzania) and always ready to help. Food at the... More

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Porini64, Owner at Tarangire Safari Lodge, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Jambo Guzzler_22 Thank you so much for your "....look no further" review. Very happy that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated it enough to give us a 5 star rating. YEAH!! Welcome back again and thank you for sharing you recommendations. Asante sana!! Annette Simonson More

Karen
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

In our 12 years living in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, we have toured almost all of the game parks in those three beautiful countries. We have stayed in many so-called 'luxury lodges' or 'luxary tented camps', yet we always return to Tarangire Safari Lodge. It has never disappointed us, and will not disappoint you. The staff are genuinely friendly, the... More

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Porini64, Owner at Tarangire Safari Lodge, responded to this review
8 April 2012

Hello John & Margaret Giles. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE WONDERFUL REVIEW. And appreciate hearing that of all the "luxury lodges & camps" your have chosen Tarangire Safari Lodge as your prefered choice. We do hope it was not your last visit. "Karibuni tena" & "Asanteni sana" A & J Simonson More

San Francisco, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We recently stayed here on one of our first days on Safari so this was our first experience sleeping in a tent for the trip. The tent is quite comfortable with a real flushing toilet and a sink and shower. The main lodge is lovely and it's a great place to sit and watch the sunset as you have a... More

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Porini64, Owner at Tarangire Safari Lodge, responded to this review
6 April 2012

Hello Sealonsf, Thank you so much for your review. And happy to read you enjoyed your stay here. We always appreciate feedback! - even about the night noises! "Asante sana"!! A. Simonson More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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We had a great experience at Tarangire! The highlight of the lodge is its common area which overlooks the trees and land below where elephants hang out. We watched them cross from one end of the panoramic view to the other, crossing a river. The food was great and the rooms were unexpectedly modern! We walked into the tent expecting... More

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Porini64, Owner at Tarangire Safari Lodge, responded to this review
1 April 2012

Hello Alinaispas. Thank you so much for your review. I like your title " wonderful lodging among the elephants." = ) Very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay here. And a warm welcome back again. Asante sana. A. Simonson More

Montreal, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

This was the last hotel/lodge we stayed at during our safari. We loved the authenticity of the tented camps. It really makes you feel like you're camping in the wild! We went during Tarangire's low season, so we were among 6 other guests staying, which was why we found it to be peaceful. This place has the best view of... More

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Porini64, Owner at Tarangire Safari Lodge, responded to this review
1 April 2012

Hello Elanou, Thank you so much for your review. Happy you found it "breathtaking & peaceful" and that you could enjoy the surroundings here. Also thankful that you would recomment our lodge to your family and friends! = ) Your review was happily received. Thank you for taking the time. "Asante sana"! A.Simonson More

New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

We loved this place a lot. The tents are in good shape and food was excellent. Love the main reception area that feels like a Boma and the evening snacks in the garden. We heard a lion outside out tent one night! and watching the elephants down the plain from the yard is just amazing. Great hospitality and would love... More

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Malmo, Sweden
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Nice bungalows, but better are the tents. Toliets and shower in the tents on concrete surface, good standard for "tents". From what I understand, this is one of few privately owned lodges on the northern circuit, and that you can see by the staff on the lodge, they show more joy then from the lodges in Serengeti. You will get... More

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Porini64, Owner at Tarangire Safari Lodge, responded to this review
21 March 2012

Hello Tredje, Thank you so much for the great review!! We really appreciate it when our guests take the time to send us their feedback. Welcome again! "Asante sana!! Annette More

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