Lake Burunge Tented Camp

Lakeside views with a host of wildlife at this luxury camp.

This larger lodge à la tented camp is a simple but suitable platform from which to launch explorations into the Tarangire area to look for tree-climbing lions and herds of elephants.

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About Lake Burunge Tented Camp

Set in a shaded grove, this fairly large lodge and tented camp combo offers affordable comfort a stone's throw from the impressive Tarangire National Park. Its simple layout and comfortable furniture create a welcoming warmth that is echoed by its friendly staff. Although the lodge’s decor is somewhat lacking in sophistication, it does possess a truly African feel and a homely atmosphere. With mesmerising lake views and the Tarangire National Park just 10 minutes away, over-the-top interiors aren't a necessary feature. The lodge also sits in the wildlife corridor between Lake Manyara and Tarangire so Migration season is a treat!

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From $120 person/night

Camp

40 Tents

Tarangire, Tanzania

What you'll love

The sunset views over Lake Burunge with a G&T in hand and nowhere else to be. Happy hour indeed.

Insiders tip

The camp sits within a wildlife corridor between Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park, and a visit during migration season is well worth it.

Something to think about

Consider staying a night or two longer than planned to make the most of Burunge's peaceful environment in the midst of an otherwise action-packed safari.

The property

The central dining-cum-lounge area is a permanent, open thatched structure built on raised wooden floors with a deck, positioned to make the most of the gorgeous views. The couches and chairs are large and comfortable - a welcome resting spot after a hard day’s game viewing. The dining area offers an informal but romantic candle-lit setting with views of the magnificent lake. There is also a pool for cooling off or washing away the rich dust of a successful game drive.

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The rooms

There are ten bungalows and 30 large, comfortable en-suite tents. All the rooms and tents have been built on raised wooden floors to maximise views of the camp’s surrounding beauty. The decor is truly African, with natural materials, fabrics adorned with local motifs, woven baskets and earthy hues. Iron four-poster beds with mosquito netting provide a refuge under which to sleep peacefully. The private veranda has scenic views of the lake, best enjoyed from one of the strategically placed directors’ deck chairs.

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Activities

Cultural

Game Drives

Hot Air Ballooning

Bush Walks

Besides the views of the lake, game drives in the Tarangire National Park are the main attraction. Bush walks in the vicinity showcase the smaller, often forgotten animals and the quiet magic of the surrounding bush. Cultural visits to a local Mbuwbe village provides the opportunity to interact with the friendly locals and and learn about their fascinating culture, customs, traditions and history. Relaxation is also a serious pastime. Watch the setting sun dip into the fiery lake or enjoy the hypnotic shimmer of the moon on its ever changing surface.

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Positive impact

The organisation supports various community projects, including the de-snaring project in the Serengeti, medical care solutions like the Olmoti Clinic in Western Kilimanjaro, and educational opportunities like the Emusoi Centre in Arusha. Additionally, initiatives like the Children’s Health Program in Nairobi and contributions to Wildlife Management Areas and Tanzania National Parks underscore their commitment to community well-being and environmental conservation.

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About Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

Battalions of baobabs and mighty herds of elephant make for a superb stop-off on your safari circuit.

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Wildlife in Tarangire National Park

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Occasional

Hippo

Occasional

Black Rhino

None

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

Rare

Leopard

Rare

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Abundant

Buffalo

Abundant

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Abundant

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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Animals are plentiful in the Tarangire National Park, a landscape of famous upside down trees (baobabs), acacia woodlands, riverine forest and swamps. If you want to see elephants, this is the best place to go. Large herds roam the plains, among zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, tree climbing lions and the occasional leopard. A real treat is the birding, with more than 500 species recorded across the park. This is a true wildlife wonderland.

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