# Tarangire Tortilis Camp

> Tortilis Camps offer safari tented stays in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara with comfortable tents, wildlife views, communal dining, and immersive game drives.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/tortilis-camp
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12

## Key facts
- **Type:** Camp
- **Star Rating:** 5
- **Location:** Arusha Tanzania
- **Destination:** Tarangire National Park
- **Price Range:** $$
- **Amenities:** 24‑hour staff/support, Bush breakfasts, sundowners, packed lunches, Bar & lounge spaces, En‑suite bathrooms with hot water, Restaurant & shared dining area, Wi‑Fi, Free WiFi, Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Laundry, Game Drives, Firepit / Boma, Nature Trail, Parking, Eco-Certified, Solar Powered

## Details

## Why Stay at Tarangire Tortilis Camp?

Tarangire Tortilis Camp keeps the safari classic and honest: ten canvas tents in the heart of Tarangire National Park, evenings around the campfire, and elephants never far away. Solar power, eco-certification and warm communal dining give this five-star-rated camp an authentic bush character that larger lodges struggle to match.

## Where Is Tarangire Tortilis Camp & What Wildlife Can You See?

The camp sits inside Tarangire National Park in northern Tanzania, about 12 km from Kuro airstrip, a 20 to 30-minute flight from Arusha, or a 2.5 to 3.5-hour drive of roughly 120 to 160 km by road. Tarangire is celebrated for some of Africa's largest elephant concentrations, which gather along the Tarangire River in the June to October dry season, joined by lions, leopards, buffalo and wildebeest beneath the park's iconic baobab trees. Night drives, bush walks and balloon safaris extend the experience.

## Rooms & Style

The ten platform-mounted tents include standard safari tents with king or twin beds, triple tents and larger family configurations, all with en-suite bathrooms, hot water and verandas facing the bush. Dining ranges from bush breakfasts and boma dinners to wine-pairing evenings. A pool and spa treatments provide midday respite between drives, and the camp’s eco-certified, solar-powered operations keep its footprint on the park deliberately light.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Elephant lovers timing the dry-season river congregations
- Travellers wanting canvas authenticity with proper comfort
- Families and small groups using triple and family tents
- Northern-circuit safari-goers starting close to Arusha

## Pairs Well With

Continue to the wildlife-packed [Ngorongoro Crater](/tanzania/ngorongoro-crater), or follow the herds north on the [7-day Tanzania migration safari](/safaris/7-day-great-migration-river-crossing-safari-in-tanzania).

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is Tarangire Tortilis Camp located?
Tarangire Tortilis Camp sits inside Tarangire National Park in northern Tanzania, about 12 km from Kuro Airstrip. Fly-in guests reach Kuro in 20 to 30 minutes from Arusha Airport, followed by a short 20-minute transfer to camp. By road, the drive from Arusha covers roughly 120 to 160 km and takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours, making the camp a convenient first stop on the Northern Safari Circuit.

### How many tents does Tarangire Tortilis Camp have?
Tarangire Tortilis Camp keeps things intimate with just ten platform-mounted canvas tents. These include Standard Safari Tents with king or twin beds, Triple Tents configured for three guests, and larger Family Tents with multiple beds or interconnected setups. All tents have en-suite bathrooms with hot water and verandas facing the bush, blending canvas authenticity with proper comfort.

### Is Tarangire Tortilis Camp eco-friendly?
Yes. Tarangire Tortilis Camp is eco-certified and solar powered, keeping its footprint on the park deliberately light. Despite the authentic bush character — evenings around the campfire and warm communal dining — the camp still offers a swimming pool, spa treatments, free WiFi, a bar and lounge, laundry services and 24-hour staff support, earning it a five-star rating.

### What wildlife can I expect near Tarangire Tortilis Camp?
Tarangire is celebrated for some of Africa's largest elephant concentrations, which gather along the Tarangire River in the June to October dry season, joined by lions, leopards, buffalo and wildebeest beneath the park's iconic baobab trees. From camp, guests can join game drives, night drives, bush walks, bird watching, hot air balloon safaris, cultural visits and photography tours to experience it all.

### What dining experiences does Tarangire Tortilis Camp offer?
Dining at Tarangire Tortilis Camp ranges from bush breakfasts and boma dinners to wine-pairing evenings, with sundowner cocktails, picnic lunches, poolside lunches, in-room dining and private dining also available. Board options span bed and breakfast through full board to all-inclusive, and the kitchen caters for vegetarian, vegan and halal diets. Communal dining preserves the camp's classic, sociable safari tradition.

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