Nyikani Tarangire
Nyikani Tarangire is conveniently located within Tarangire National Park. This camp offers up excellent service and gourmet Tanzanian cuisine along with a creative design based around the unique structure and ecosystems of the termite mounds in the area.
Highlights
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A great authentic bush camp in beautiful Tarangire Park
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Witness the huge herds of elephants in the area over our summer months
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Enjoy the privacy and intimate service of this camp
Nyikani Tarangire is situated a 45-minute drive from the Tarangire Gate and a 5-minute drive from the airstrip, the camp has a great location.
There are nine tents in total with king, twin and triple configurations all with private verandas and en-suite bathroom facilities with a safari-style bucket shower. A butler service is on hand in the morning to bring you a choice of tea or coffee to your tent before you set off on your morning game drive. The camp's electricity is supplied by solar power, with a back up generator. The main area consists of a dining and lounge area with camp fires during the evening. With a focus on being eco-friendly, apart from being solar-powered, the camp also uses recycled plastic decking in the main areas, recycles tin and plastic and uses organically grown produce when available.
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Take a walk on the wild side and track the vast array of game within the heart of Tarangire National Park.
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