The 12 Luxury Tented Rooms feature an open-plan arrangement with king or twin beds, lavish sofas, and an en-suite bathroom complete with both indoor and outdoor showers. A private veranda boasts views of the waterhole, frequented by lions, leopards, and the resident elephant herd.

The thatched main area is situated in the shade of a baobab tree and contains the dining area, lounge, deck, and small library.

One of the greatest advantages of staying in Swala Camp is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.

Swala Camp staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.

Manager
Your manager and staff provide you with a dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay. Private transfers and other in-resort activities can all be organised via our team.

Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at Swala Camp.

Private Chef
A highly qualified private chef will be available to prepare yours meals.
Our chef will work with you or your staff to create the perfect menu for your stay (food and wine charged separately).

*Wine list can be provide.

Pool Attendant
A full-time pool attendant ensure the pool look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.

An infinity swimming pool overlooking a water hole frequented by game.

Located in an exclusive pocket of Tarangire National Park
Tarangire is serviced by roads and is only 115 kilometres from Arusha. From the entrance of the park it is another 67 kilometres to Sanctuary Swala. The road winds through the park and offers some spectacular game viewing en route.
Kuro airstrip is approximately a 45 minute drive from Sanctuary Swala.

Flight times

• The camp is accessible by air from:
• Arusha (ARK) to Kuro Airstrip - 25 minutes
• Kuro airstrip to Serengeti South (SGS) airstrip ? 1 hour 30 minutes
• There is a once a day scheduled light aircraft flight into Kuro from Arusha. Private charters are also available. Luggage restrictions of 15kg in a soft sided bag are applicable to all scheduled light aircraft flights.

Game drives
Tarangire is famed for its large concentrations of elephant and spectacular baobabs of every shape and colour. The river is the park's lifeline and attracts much of the game to its banks. You may also find some of the many leopard that rest by day in the shady trees. The park is also home to kudu with their immense spiral horns, and oryx with their equally lengthy rapier horns. These shy, show-stopping antelope are common in Tarangire, where Sanctuary Retreats' expert driver-guides can get visitors close to the herds without disturbing them. The low volume of visitors to the park offers a truly unique and private experience and our customised open safari vehicles offer unobstructed viewing and great photography opportunities.
 
Bush breakfasts,picnics and dinners
You may have decided with your guide to take a picnic breakfast or lunch with you but equally lovely in the evening is to enjoy a bush dinner. A secluded clearing is prepared for a traditional East African meal in the middle of the Tarangire bush. With a sundowner in hand watch as the sun swiftly sinks and your setting becomes illuminated by a magnificent log fire. Once you have settled into your surroundings let our chef introduce you to traditional Swahili fare and experience a memorable evening under the African night sky

Beekeeping project
Sanctuary Swala has developed a beekeeping project located in the village of Mwika on the border of Tarangire National Park. Through beekeeping we are able to preserve the natural environment while providing a valuable source of income to the community. Sanctuary Swala not only provided the village with the materials to make the hives, but with the knowledge and the equipment to keep bees which produce organic acacia honey. The honey that is harvested is sold through Sanctuary Swala with all proceeds going back to the project. With the success of the first harvest of honey in August 2010 the project has plans to develop and grow to over 100 hives, providing more families with income from a traditional foodstuff. While at Sanctuary Swala you have the opportunity to meet with the beekeepers on a visit to Mwika village and learn firsthand how the project operates.

Game drives at night
Experience the wonders of a safari at night in Tarangire. As dusk falls, relax in the comfort of Sanctuary Swala's customised safari vehicle as you venture into the park transformed by night. Search for nocturnal animals rarely seen as this is one of the few places in northern Tanzania where you can enjoy a safari by moonlight. At night, you may encounter an African wild cat, the elusive leopard or feel the round eyes of a bushbaby peering down at you as the moon rises into the sky. With specialised lighting you will be able to look for lion and hyena, as well as smaller creatures such as spotted genet, serval, bat eared foxes, owls and nightjars. (Maximum 5 people, additional cost)

Walking safaris
Put on your walking shoes and experience beautiful Tarangire National Park from a different perspective with a walking safari at Sanctuary Swala. With our professional walking guide and armed ranger, guests can now explore the grassland around camp in one of the most secluded areas of the park. Our qualified guide has a wealth of knowledge and will explain how to understand animal behaviour while tracking a variety of game. You may encounter zebra, waterbuck, impala, ostrich, elephant as well as a number of birds. Sanctuary Swala is one of only a few camps within Tanzania's Northern Park that is able to offer walking safaris. (Maximum 6 people per walk, additional cost)
Please note that our Walking Safari activity is currently unavailable and will restart at the beginning of the next dry season (15th July 2018).

Rates include

• All meals
• All drinks (excluding premium brands)
• Laundry
• Two daily shared game viewing activities. These include game drives and bush meals
• Return transfers to and from the Airstrip to the camp

• Premium alcoholic drinks
• Additional activities
• National Park and Concession fees
• Gratuities to driver / guides and staff
• All items of a personal nature, telephone calls and curio shops purchases
• Transfer to / from international and domestic airport
• Private vehicle and guide

Children

Dining