Oliver’s Camp is our favourite camp in the Tarangire National Park.  It is a lovely, friendly, rustic camp in one of the park’s best game-viewing areas.

It’s worth a visit if you’re interested in a real, authentic safari experience.  Providing that you go between July and November, this camp offers one of the best experiences on the northern circuit.

Oliver’s Camp Tarangire

Oliver’s camp was first established by Paul Oliver, one of the anti-poaching pioneers of the Tarangire.

It is now owned by Asilia, which has maintained Oliver’s adventurous spirit and upheld the high standards of hospitality and service expected of an Asilia property.

It is, therefore, a great option for anyone looking to experience the Tanzanian safari spirit.

Oliver’s has the park’s best location by far.  It is approximately 30 minutes from Kuro Airstrip.

The camp overlooks the floodplains, popular with the park’s large number of elephants.

It is remote, making it a great base for exploring the untouched southern section of Tarangire.

The tents blend seamlessly into the surrounding vegetation and are decorated with the elegant splendour that becomes a traditional Tarangire safari camp.

The location conveys a sense of exclusivity that is uncommon on the northern circuit.

The main area is full of interesting paperbacks on the surrounding region and its wildlife.  A few well-worn, deep leather sofas provide a great place to sit, have a gin and tonic, and soak in your surroundings.

Two notable activities at Oliver’s are the walking safaris and the night drives.

The guides are always very experienced, and the night drives come equipped with a night vision scope that makes for a mind-blowing experience.

Tarangire is one of the least explored places in northern Tanzania.

Whilst the Ngorongoro Crater attracts large crowds, Tarangire is off the beaten track and offers visitors an experience they won’t forget, with intimate, often private sightings.

Although it is famous for its elephant herds, lions, buffalo and other big game are frequently sighted here.

If you have the time, Tarangire is a must-visit destination. Its location allows you to fly or drive; however, we recommend at least two nights in the park.

Due to the remoteness of the camps, the cost of getting to the park, and the number of activities on offer, a minimum of two nights is required to make it worthwhile.

Combining Tarangire with the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater is certainly a possibility, and you cannot go wrong by sticking to Asilia’s properties.

Their Highlands property near Ngorongoro Crater offers a brilliant, unique base for exploring the Crater’s wildlife and the surrounding Maasai villages.

Two nights are more than enough at the Ngorongoro Crater. The activities here are limited, and the Crater itself is small, so a one-day game drive is sufficient.

When choosing a camp in the Serengeti, Asilia’s migration camps, such as Ubuntu and Kimondo, are among the best in the National Park, and their permanent lodges, Dunia and Namiri, offer fantastic year-round game viewing in the centre of the Serengeti.

It depends on personal preference, but you can be confident that Asilia’s properties will deliver an unforgettable holiday experience.

Price starts at $ 1105