Oliver's Camp Area

Tarangire National Park is the best kept secret of the northern circuit - situated 120 km south west of Arusha it is renowned for its diverse bird population, large herds of elephant and majestic baobab trees. The density of game is second only to the Ngorongoro Crater - you can find many of the large African mammals here, including lion, leopard, buffalo, and lesser and greater kudu. The park is named after the Tarangire River that runs through the centre from south to northwest and drains into Lake Burungi.

Oliver's Camp is situated in the remote south-eastern part of Tarangire National Park, in the middle of Tarangire's unspoilt wilderness zone. The camp is ideally placed to access the yearly migrations of wildlife and the best chance of seeing lion, leopard and cheetah. During the dry season, the swamps are filled with elephant, buffalo and zebra. The camp is the perfect base to explore the busier baobab-country in the north of the park, but at the end of the day, guests return to the absolute exclusivity of Oliver's Camp.

Each of Tarangire’s seasons has something unique to offer, making Oliver’s Camp a year round destination. After the rains of April and May comes a beautiful time of the year for walking safaris. The wildflowers surrounding Oliver’s Camp are in season and resident game of elephant, giraffe, lion, leopard and impala are in abundance. As the dry season approaches, the migratory wildebeest and zebra return to Tarangire, lured by its reliable water sources.

During August, September and October, incredibly high concentrations of wildlife can be found crowding the dwindling water supplies in close proximity to Oliver’s Camp. During the dry season, Tarangire has the highest concentration of mammals per square kilometre of any Tanzanian national park.

When the rains return in November, the large herds disperse in all directions searching for better grazing. When the herds depart, the flowers return and the land regenerates. The short grass and cooler days are perfect for longer walks. The migratory birds have long since returned and for the resident game it is the start of the main breeding season.