At Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge, the lounge and dining areas epitomize elegance amidst the wild. Perched upon an elevated wooden platform beneath a traditional thatched roof, the space offers guests a commanding 360-degree panorama of Lake Burunge and the surrounding wilderness.
Dining is designed around your schedule, offering the flexibility of the outdoor terrace or the serene poolside. Whether enjoying a meal by the inviting 25-meter infinity pool or overlooking the lake shores, the experience seamlessly blends refined sophistication with the untamed beauty of the Tarangire and Manyara ecosystem.
Tarangire
60
30
En-suite bathrooms
Not allowed
Non-smoking rooms
With 30 elevated suites, each positioned to capture breathtaking panoramas of Lake Burunge and Tarangire National Park. Designed for an immersive wilderness experience, the accommodations include 20 elegant safari tents and 10 beautifully appointed bungalows.
To ensure a seamless stay for families and groups, each bungalow features a versatile configuration of one king-size bed and one queen-size bed. Every sanctuary is fully climate-controlled with air conditioning and ceiling fans, blending modern comfort with the raw beauty of the landscape.
Burunge Baobab lies within a vast private conservation area adjoining the National Park—a sanctuary of “deep African safari mystique” where the rare luxury of silence remains undisturbed.
Under the guidance of our premier Safari Director, you will encounter the charisma of Tarangire’s giants: world-renowned elephant herds and the elegant, “long-stemmed, speckled” giraffe. In the presence of our lions, you will truly understand Isak Dinesen’s observation of their “unrestricted supreme authority”—a sight of such power that it renders all else trivial.
Beyond the game drive, we curate private, respectful visits to a neighboring Maasai village. These are meaningful encounters with the Director’s lifelong friends, embodying the true spirit of the region: you may come for the wildlife, but you stay for the people.
Tarangire National Park is pure African wilderness, a vast landscape of open savannas, thick river forests, and dramatic, rocky hills (kopjes). The park is world-famous for its majestic baobab trees and for hosting Africa’s largest concentration of elephants, plus the iconic tree-climbing lions. To truly experience this wildlife up close, Tarangire Sopa Lodge is your essential base. The lodge offers the best of modern bush luxury; its design blends perfectly with the lush landscape, giving you a literal front-row seat to the wild. It is here, defined by signature warm hospitality and exceptional comfort, that you gain a deep connection with the wilderness, effortlessly witnessing Tarangire’s stunning ecosystem unfold right before you.
Perched on the edge of ancient rhythms, Elephant Springs Tented Camp is more than a retreat; it is a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest theaters. Strategically positioned beside a perennial natural spring, the camp offers a private gallery view of Tarangire’s legendary elephant herds. Here, the “parade of wildlife” isn’t a scheduled activity—it is the living wallpaper of your daily life, visible from the sheer silk-and-canvas sanctuary of your private suite.
Chem Chem Lodge offers a leisurely safari experience in a 20,000-hectare wilderness area that connects Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Nestled among watering holes, savannas, and a vast salt pan, this luxurious lodge provides personalized service, gourmet dining, and a variety of activities like guided walks and cultural visits. It’s a perfect retreat for those seeking a stylish and immersive nature experience.
