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Swala Camp

Overview

Sometimes less really is more. Fewer people, more animals. No crowds, better experience. So it is at Swala Camp, in Tanzania’s magnificent yet relatively little visited Tarangire National Park. It’s not exactly undiscovered or any kind of secret – the park’s thriving elephant population is world-famous. Nevertheless, a wonderful serenity prevails in and around Swala. The camp’s name alludes to its resident herd of impala, though their presence at the waterhole attracts a lot of other wildlife too – elephants, of course, but also lions and leopards, whose interest in the dainty impala may or may not be entirely benign.

Terrific location in Tarangire National Park, one of the loveliest and least visited parks in northern Tanzania

Just 12 luxurious canvas tents, all shaded by acacia trees and with views over the waterhole – a wildlife magnet

A wide variety of activities including bush picnics, night drives, walking safaris and hot-air balloon rides

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Never a dull moment, either within or beyond the camp. The overall opportunities for wildlife viewing are outstanding; the chance to explore on foot and by night are not to be missed; the prospect of watching the sun rise over the savannah from a hot-air balloon, followed by a champagne-flavoured breakfast picnic… well, what’s not to love?

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Tarangire National Park

Game Drives

Wildlife-spotting begins in camp with the ubiquitous elephants, the resident herd of impala and myriad other species that regularly visit the waterhole and wander among the ancient baobabs (or, in the case of leopards, dangle from their branches). Expert-led game drives in the early morning and late afternoon take you deeper into the exceptionally biodiverse habitat of Tarangire National Park.

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Tarangire National Park

Bespoke Bush Walks

Nothing quickens the senses quite like a stroll in the African wilderness. Swala is one of the few camps in northern Tanzania where it’s possible to do so; guided walks are therefore not merely possible but strongly recommended. (Seasonal activity).

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Tarangire National Park

Night Drives

The lion sleeps tonight. Or does he? Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Tarangire after dark. Our expert guides will reveal an otherwise unseen world of nocturnal animal magic.

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Tarangire National Park

Hot-Air Ballooning

Some things really are worth getting out of bed for before dawn, even when you’re on vacation. A hot-air balloon flight over the savannah, watching the landscape take shape in the first rays of a new morning’s sunshine, is surely one of them.

2025 & 2026

Swala Camp Offers

Plan your trip for

Jun 1 - Oct 31, 2025

Inclusions

All meals and beverages

Game drives

Return transfers from/to the nearest local airstrip

Laundry services

Exclusions

Park Fees

Tourism Development Levy

Walking safaris and night drives

International and domestic flights, landing fees, and road transfers to and from other camps and lodges

Travel insurance, gratuities, and all other items of a personal nature

Suites & Prices

Prices per person per night. Prices are in USD.

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