Sanctuary Swala Camp
Set in a very secluded corner of Tarangire National Park, Sanctuary Swala offers twelve canvas pavilions that epitomise luxury and an exclusive safari experience of this picturesque reserve.
Set in a very secluded corner of Tarangire National Park, this luxury camp offers an exclusive safari experience in one of Tanzania’s most picturesque reserves. Built to strict eco-standards, Sanctuary Swala Camp’s twelve canvas pavilions epitomise luxury, with huge canopied beds, plush sofas and ensuite bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers. Dine in the privacy of your own veranda with a personal attendant to see to your every need.
Alternatively you can mingle with the other guests by the pool looking out over the plain, or enjoy a snack by the lodge waterhole often visited by elephants and big cats. The contemporary central area is built around an ancient baobab, and contains a restaurant, lounge, deck and small library all shaded under thatch and connected by raised timber boardwalks.
Things to do at Sanctuary Swala Camp include morning and evening game drives in Tarangire National Park, nature walks and night safaris. Enjoy sundowner drinks at sunset each day, and maybe spoil yourself with dinner in the bush.
Location
How to get to Sanctuary Swala Camp
A 25-minute scheduled flight from Arusha Airport will take guests to Kuro airstrip, which is approximately 45 minutes by road to Sanctuary Swala Camp. This journey offers spectacular gameviewing en route.
Activities at Sanctuary Swala Camp
- Game drives
- Guided nature walks
- Night safaris
- Sundowners and bush dining
- Sanctuary Retreats Philanthropy Project excursions
*Some activities are available at extra cost.
Sanctuary Swala Camp Highlights
- Quite possibly the most beautiful camp in Tarangire National Park
- Exquisite tented pavilions with personal attendants
- Set amid picturesque baobab and acacia-studded landscapes
- A variety of exciting activities in a secluded section of the reserve
- Sundowners, bush dinners and picnics
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Sanctuary Swala Camp
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