Elephant Springs

Highlights

  • Most Known For

    • Top lodging pick in Tarangire region
    • Thrilling in-camp wildlife viewing
    • Waterhole viewable from every tent
    • Exciting night game drives & walking safaris
  • Activities

    Private Game Drives, Night Game Drives, Walking Safaris, Bush Dinners

  • Wildlife

    Elephant, Wild Dog, Kudu, Lion, Oryx, Giraffe, Reedbuck, Hyrax, Dik-Dik, Leopard, Buffalo, Python

Elephant Springs

Opened in 2024, the intimate Elephant Springs Camp is one of the best kept secrets inside Tarangire National Park. The camp is tucked in the remote southwestern corner of Tarangire. Since the next closest lodge is about an hour drive away, you will likely have this slice of heaven all to yourself. This property consists of just 10 luxury suites including two additional 2-bedroom family suites. and offers the ultimate in seclusion, personalized service, and authentic safari ambience under canvas. As you gaze upon a procession of lumbering elephants on the horizon, it will not take long for you to realize that the wildlife viewing is superb here as well!

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Lodge Overview

Opened in 2024, the intimate Elephant Springs Camp is one of the best kept secrets inside Tarangire National Park.

Location

The camp is tucked in the remote southwestern corner of Tarangire. Since the next closest lodge is about an hour drive away, you will likely have this slice of heaven all to yourself. This property consists of just 10 luxury suites including two additional 2-bedroom family suites. and offers the ultimate in seclusion, personalized service, and authentic safari ambience under canvas. As you gaze upon a procession of lumbering elephants on the horizon, it will not take long for you to realize that the wildlife viewing is superb here as well!

Accommodations

Upon your arrival at Elephant Springs, you will be escorted to your own private tent. Enclosed in authentic canvas, each tent has a permanent backing and is raised on a heavy wooden platform. There is an elegance in the simplicity of the furnishings here; nothing is complicated or fussy at Elephant Springs, but it is obvious that every thoughtful detail is deliberately placed to bring pleasure and comfort.

Each of the suites are elevated above the ground and have large balconies with personal fire pits that look out over the beautiful savannah. It is possible to continue your safari after your game drive and enjoy the landscape and resident animals from the comfort and privacy of your own veranda. Animals commonly spotted from your private veranda include impala, giraffe, and elephant.

Beds are draped in luxurious mosquito nets and especially plush bedding to ensure sound safari dreaming. The back of the suite includes the en-suite bathroom which consists of dual washbasins, an elegant bathtub, a separate flush toilet and both a regular indoor shower and an outdoor shower under the stars. There is a power strip in each tent so that you can charge your camera batteries, and 24-hour electricity is available. Wi-Fi is available only in the common areas. Turndown service is conducted in the evenings and a coffee/tea and cookie tray is delivered to your room each morning at your prearranged wake-up call time.

Amenities

As the Elephant Springs property is fairly spread out with some of the rooms being located far from the main lodge facilities, there is a buggy available to transport guests as needed between their room and the main lodge areas including the restaurant, swimming pool and lounge.

Additional activities available at Elephant Springs at an additional cost that should be booked in advance include night game drives and private bush dinners under the stars.

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Seasonal Highlights

For the Elephant Springs

Recommended Month to Visit

Month Season Recommended Weather Wildlife Sightings
Jan Green Season YES 60 - 85 F
Mostly sunny with few showers
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors
Feb Green Season YES 60 - 85 F
Mostly sunny with few showers
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors
Mar Green Season YES 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny with few showers
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors
Apr Green Season NO 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny with few showers
- - - - -
May Northward Migration NO 56 - 81 F
Mostly sunny
- - - - -
Jun Beginning of Dry Season YES 56 - 81 F
Mostly sunny
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors
Jul Dry Season YES 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny
Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors
Aug Dry Season YES 55 - 81 F
Mostly sunny
Elephant, Wildebeest Migration, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors
Sep Dry Season YES 55 - 81 F
Mostly sunny
Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors
Oct Dry Season YES 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny
Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors
Nov Southward Migration YES 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny with few showers
Elephant, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors
Dec Beginning of Green Season YES 60 - 83 F
Mostly sunny with few showers
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors

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