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Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Tarangire Elephant
Lodge

★★★★★ 9.4 (148 reviews)
Luxury Lodge 20 Rooms Private Plunge PoolsRestaurant
Overview
Rooms & Villas
Location
Reviews (148)
Tarangire Elephant Lodge is a landmark of luxury safari accommodation, an extraordinary property that places guests in intimate proximity to the magnificent elephant herds for which Tarangire National Park is world-famous. The lodge's entire design philosophy centres on the elephant  architecture, art, and guiding programme all celebrate and honour the park's most iconic residents. Guest villas are expansive, magnificently furnished, and positioned with private decks and plunge pools overlooking the park's sweeping elephant corridors. The use of natural materials, earth tones, and handcrafted furnishings creates spaces of genuine elegance that feel entirely appropriate for their extraordinary natural setting. Elephants frequently pass within metres of the rooms. The lodge's conservation programme actively supports elephant research and community initiatives, making every stay both a personal indulgence and a meaningful contribution to the future of Tanzania's most beloved species.
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Elephant-Centred Experience

Everything at Tarangire Elephant Lodge is designed around the elephant — from villa positioning to guiding focus to active conservation programming.

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Conservation Partner Lodge

The lodge actively funds elephant research and anti-poaching initiatives in Tarangire, making every stay a contribution to conservation.

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Private Villa Plunge Pools

Each villa features a private plunge pool and outdoor shower, positioned to maximise wildlife viewing from your own private sanctuary.

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Private Plunge Pools
Per villa
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Restaurant
Fine dining, indoor & outdoor
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Bar & Terrace
Sundowners with park views
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Wi-Fi
Throughout lodge
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Game Drive Vehicles
Morning, evening & night
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Guided Walks
Expert naturalists
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Laundry
Included
 Elephant View Villa
Elephant View Villa
Villa

Spacious villa with private plunge pool, deck overlooking the elephant corridor, outdoor shower, and superior en-suite bathroom.

Private plunge pool Elephant corridor views Outdoor s hower Butler service Natural materials 80m²
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Family Villa
Family Villa
Villa 👤 Max 4 Guests

Two-bedroom family villa with shared plunge pool, two private bathrooms, and expansive deck overlooking the elephant paths.

Two bedrooms Shared plunge pool Two bathrooms Family deck 120m²
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By Air

Fly to Kuro Airstrip road transfer to lodge approx. 30–45 minutes.

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By Road

Accessible from Arusha in approx. 2.5–3 hours excellent road access.

🐘 Elephant Corridor On-site
🌳 Ancient Baobab Giants Surrounding
🌅 Tarangire Sunset Views On-site
9.4
★★★★★
148 Reviews
Location
9.8
Rooms
9.5
Service
9.5
Dining
9.3
Value
9.1
Jessica A.
Jessica A.
★★★★★
2025-08-05
"Elephants walked past our plunge pool"

"This is without doubt the best elephant experience we have had anywhere in Africa. The elephants walk past the villas so close you can hear them breathing. The plunge pool with elephants in the background was simply surreal. Superb lodge."

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