NYIKANI CAMP TARANGIRE- TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Nyikani Camp Tarangire- Tarangire National Park : Nyikani camp Tarangire is a mid range accommodation found in Tarangire national park Tanzania, just 45 minutes drive from tarangire gate and 5 minutes from Kuro airstrip . The camp is situated in an Ideal place that gives guests a chance explore Tarangire national park especially wildlife since the park is known for many herds of elephant and surrounding areas .
You can stay at the camp and still visit the three national parks in Tanzania namely ; lake manyara national park, tarangire park and ngorongoro crater . One can be at the camp from Arusha Town which takes about 2-3 hours drive then 45 minute to fly from Arusha to the close Kuro airstrip then 5 minutes to be transferred to the lodge .
Tarangire safari lodge consist of 11 spacious and comfortable raised tents that are built in traditional African style in a cozy environment with modern comfort. Tents are well decorated, elevated with wooden platform and furnished with private en suite facilities like flushing toilets, hot and cold showers , mosquito nets, Flat screen Tvs , wooden chairs and tables , free bottled water, towel toiletries, private balconies, verandas and sitting areas ,you relax while overlooking the stunning view over the savannah plain , wildlife visiting the lodge and surrounding area .
Tents are equipped with comfortable clean and washed beddings containing queen and king beds with wooden ceiling fans. There are campfires at the lodge that provides warmth to visitors during the cold nights. Room are in different categories and sizes depending on single, double, twin and triple/family rooms . Rooms cost ranges from 200$ per night and above, sometimes rate goes slightly high during high /peak season than in Low season.
Tarangire Safari lodge offers more services and facilities which include; A restaurant that serves different meals both international and African- inspired cuisine that meets guests choice ; barbecue breakfast in bush , picnic lunch and dinner in the main building facing the wilderness served by well trained, friendly and organized staff ,they also serve bush diners , A well-stocked bar/lounge with variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beer, you relax and sip the cocktail or monk tail while overlooking the spectacular view over the wilderness , wildlife especially elephants and the surrounding area , Free parking space available, camping at the camp available , offers airport pick -ups and drop-offs, Night game viewing offered , Laundry services available , WIFI available in the rooms that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends, offers hot air ballooning , Excellent and comfortable clean beddings, Hand Craft shop available at the camp with more African style gifts like Clothes , shoes, safari essentials ,safari books mention but few.
Tarangire national park is considered to be the third largest park in Tanzania country found in south east of Manyara national park in the Northern part of Tanzania. The name of the park comes from Tarangire River that crosses the park and the river is the only source of fresh waters for animals in Tarangire eco system. It occupies the total area of 2,850 KM squared and its 150Km from Arusha.
The park is small with twenty six mammal, famous with large herd of big five animals like; Buffaloes , elephants, zebras, enlands, Rhinos Impalas ,antelopes, mention but a few and 500 bird species like; yellow necked , helmeted, barbet, starling ,swift ,stripped swallows etc. The park has different categories of accommodation like; Budget, Mid range and luxury accommodation that are convenient and affordable to guests visitors visiting tarangire national park.
There are more different activities to do while in the Park which include; Game viewing, you spot different animals in the park , Visiting Tarangire River , Cultural visits in the local village, Camping , Bird watching/Birding since the park has more bird species ,Boat trip at Tarangire river , Night walking safaris , sightseeing trips , hot air balloon riding in tarangire park etc. its 60 $ to enter the park .Dry season is the best period to visit tarangire national park as animals are migrating in June- September hence giving a chance to see some of the animals
