Get totally in tune with terrific Tarangire with TTUK's 8-night fam.

Since the start of 2025, there have been so many great changes at Tarangire National Park. A host of new properties have opened whilst many more have been enhanced or refurbished.  Meanwhile two new gates, improving access have been added; new conservation initiatives have been launched and there are now two balloon companies flying over the park..

Join Tanzania Tourism UK's Tim Henshall on an exclusive 8-night trip that ensures you come away totally in tune with what's on offer inside and surrounding this terrific, yet under utilised park.

29th November - 7th December 2026

Max 5 persons (available to tour operators only).

Only £750 pp including a balloon flight with Miracle Balloon SafarisExcludes international flights (with rates currently being negotiated).

To apply to join the fam trip, please email tim.henshall@tzhc.uk

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This is a great time for game viewing in a park thats teeming with wildlife. We will game drive between properties each day, as well as doing a couple of night game drives and a balloon flight. Here's a list of the lodges we plan to visit and/or stay at. The itinerary is yet to be completely finalised, but stays are confirmed at the first 6 properties listed (see *)

Osunyai Lamarkau* from 255 Unchartered

Newly Upgraded - Upgraded from a camp to lodge status in 2026, it operates on a strictly exclusive basis, and is also open all year-round.

Siringiti Tarangire* from Siringit Collection

New in 2026 - This new luxury retreat blends contemporary East African design, locally inspired craftsmanship, and low-impact hospitality .

Elephant Springs* from Karibu Camps & Lodges

New villas added in 2026 - Designed for travellers seeking a highly independent style, the new private villas represent a materially different way of staying at Tarangire Elephant Springs*

Honeyguide Tarangire* from Honeyguide Camps

Newly upgraded - Ten spacious canvas suites in a highly secluded part of the park. 

Special Offers Stay 2 nights, second night is 25% off; Stay 3 nights, third night is 50% off

Mwamba Lodge* from Great Lakes Collection

New in 2025 - Nestled within the pristine Randilen WMA the lodge offers an exclusive boutique retreat that features eight luxurious rooms.

Olkeri Camp* from Entara

Newly Upgraded - Olkeri, Maasai for leopard, is a 8 tent traditional luxury bush camp located in the Randilen WMA.

Kuro Treetops Lodge from Wellworth Collection

Upgraded in 2026 - A major upgrade was completed on the main building, to host a myriad of new facilities, including a stylish new swimming pool.

Tarangire River Camp from Mbali Mbali

Upgraded in 2026 - A new lounge and restaurant area plus a saltwater swimming pool. Refreshed and upgraded overall decor, and most rooms now have the potential to be triples 

Forest Chem Chem from Auberge Safari

New conservation initiative

The Kwakuchinja Wildlife Corridor, once declared abandoned after decades of poaching and deforestation, is thriving due to a newly enhanced initiative.

Oliver's Camp from Asilia Africa

Likely site inspection only - The camp offers a genuine safari adventure destination in southern Tarangire National Park, close to the Silale Swamp

Mpingo Ridge  from Lemala Camps

Likely site inspection only - Lemala Mpingo Ridge sits on top of an escarpment with sweeping views across the perennial Tarangire River and valley below

To apply to join the fam trip, please email tim.henshall@tzhc.uk