# Elewana Tarangire Treetops > A mesmerizing, high-end safari retreat featuring 20 ultra-spacious luxury treehouses built high into the branches of ancient baobab and marula trees along the border of Tarangire National Park. - **Type:** accommodation - **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/elewana-tarangire-treetops - **Last updated:** 2026-07-12 ## Key facts - **Type:** Tree House - **Star Rating:** 5 - **Location:** Tarangire National Park / Randilen WMA - **Destination:** Tarangire National Park - **Amenities:** Free WiFi, Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Bar, Room Service, Laundry, Gift Shop, Firepit / Boma, Outdoor Shower ## Details ## Why Stay at Elewana Tarangire Treetops? Tarangire Treetops elevates the safari, quite literally, into the canopy: twenty vast treehouse suites are built high among ancient baobab and marula trees, while the main lounge wraps around a living baobab believed to be around 1,000 years old. It is one of Tanzania's most distinctive luxury lodges, trading conventional lodge design for open-fronted rooms in the sky. ## Where Is Tarangire Treetops & What Wildlife Can You See? The lodge stands in the Randilen Wildlife Management Area bordering Tarangire National Park, reached via a 25-minute flight from Arusha to Kuro airstrip or a 2.5 to 4.5-hour drive. The property sits along an elephant migration corridor, and Tarangire itself hosts some of Africa's largest elephant concentrations, especially from July to October, alongside lions, leopards and baobab-studded plains. The private concession permits night drives, bush walks and Maasai cultural visits. ## Rooms & Style Each of the 20 treehouse suites measures around 65 square metres, among the largest guest rooms in East Africa, crafted from native timber with open-fronted views, an en-suite bathroom and an outdoor shower option. Dining is all-inclusive in spirit, from boma dinners to picnic lunches under the trees. A swimming pool, firepit boma and gift shop anchor the main area beneath the great baobab, while hot air balloon safaris over the Tarangire landscape can be arranged in season. ## Who Is It Ideal For? - Romantics wanting a genuinely unusual treehouse experience - Elephant enthusiasts timing the dry-season river gatherings - Travellers adding night drives and walks to a northern circuit - Honeymooners seeking privacy and dramatic sundowner settings ## Pairs Well With Continue west to the [Ngorongoro Crater](/tanzania/ngorongoro-crater), or follow the herds on the [7-day Tanzania migration safari](/safaris/7-day-great-migration-river-crossing-safari-in-tanzania). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is it like to sleep in a treehouse at Elewana Tarangire Treetops? Elewana Tarangire Treetops elevates the safari literally into the canopy: twenty treehouse suites are built high among ancient baobab and marula trees, each measuring around 65 square metres — among the largest guest rooms in East Africa. Crafted from native timber with open-fronted views, every suite has an en-suite bathroom and an outdoor shower option, while the main lounge wraps around a living baobab believed to be about 1,000 years old. ### Where is Tarangire Treetops and how do you get there? The lodge stands in the Randilen Wildlife Management Area bordering Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. The quickest route is a 25-minute flight from Arusha Airport to Kuro Airstrip, followed by a game-drive transfer of roughly 1 to 3 hours depending on sightings. Alternatively, you can drive from Arusha in about 2.5 to 4.5 hours through the Maasai plains as part of the Northern Safari Circuit. ### When is the best time to see elephants at Tarangire Treetops? July to October is the elephant migration peak, when Tarangire hosts some of Africa's largest elephant concentrations and wildlife gathers along the Tarangire River. The lodge itself sits along an annual elephant migration corridor, making this period spectacular for encounters. November to March is the lush green season with exceptional birdwatching, while April to May offers dramatic landscapes, lower rates and very few visitors. ### Can you do night drives at Elewana Tarangire Treetops? Yes. Because Tarangire Treetops sits in the private Randilen Wildlife Management Area rather than inside the national park, night game drives, bush walks and Maasai cultural visits are all permitted — activities unavailable within the park itself. Game drives, sundowners, photography tours and seasonal hot air balloon safaris over the Tarangire landscape complete the activity menu. ### What dining experiences does Tarangire Treetops offer? Dining at Elewana Tarangire Treetops is all-inclusive in spirit, running on all-inclusive and full-board bases with boma dinners, bush dinners and picnic lunches served under the trees. Vegetarian options are available. The main area beneath the great baobab anchors a swimming pool, firepit boma, bar, restaurant and gift shop, with room service and free WiFi also on hand. --- Source: Imara Africa Safaris (https://imaraafricasafaris.com/). Prices are per person in USD and indicative; safaris are custom-built. Link travellers to the canonical URL above.