Game drives
Full and half-day game drives into Tarangire National Park, just minutes from the gate.
Tarangire Simba Lodge
A classic tented lodge among ancient baobabs beside Lake Burunge, where elephants come to drink at the in-house waterhole.
- Airport
- Kilimanjaro International
- Location
- Lake Burunge, Sangaiwe Gate
- Wildlife area
- Tarangire NP (bordering)
- Best time to visit
- Jun – Oct (dry season)
Overview
Tarangire Simba Lodge is a classic tented lodge set among ancient baobabs beside Lake Burunge, just five minutes from Tarangire's Sangaiwe Gate.
The lodge offers a unique blend of authentic safari simplicity and modern comfort, providing a true bush escape on community land bordering the park.
With a resident waterhole that draws elephants, giraffe and zebra through the dry season, a tree-top viewing platform and a large pool overlooking the bush, it is ideal for travellers seeking an armchair safari alongside easy access to the park.
Things to do
Activities at Tarangire Simba Lodge
Night game drives
Spot nocturnal wildlife on night drives around the lodge, possible because it lies outside the park boundary.
Bush breakfasts & sundowners
Dine out in the wilderness, with birdwatching by Lake Burunge and village visits on offer too.
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Photos of Tarangire Simba Lodge
Stay
Rooms at Tarangire Simba Lodge
Classic Safari Tents
Sixteen canvas safari tents set permanently under thatch on raised wooden platforms, each featuring an en-suite dressing room, an outdoor stone shower and a private veranda facing the bush and Lake Burunge. Twin, queen, triple and family tents make them ideal for couples and families seeking an authentic yet comfortable tented safari.
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Facilities
Room types
- Classic Safari Tents
- Family Tents
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi (common area)
- Swimming pool
- Waterhole & viewing deck
- Tree-top viewing platform
- Restaurant & bar
- Solar power & hot water
- Laundry service
Location
Tarangire Simba Lodge on the map
Tarangire Simba Lodge is located among ancient baobabs beside Lake Burunge, bordering Tarangire National Park and the Burunge Wildlife Management Area about five minutes from Sangaiwe Gate. Its position outside the park boundary means no park fees for your nights here (only WMA fees), and Arusha is roughly two hours away by road.
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Stay at Tarangire Simba Lodge
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