The lodge sits within the private Randilen Wildlife Management Area, a serene conservancy managed by local Maasai communities on the northern border of Tarangire National Park. This privileged location gives you access to Tarangire’s baobab-dotted plains and prolific elephant herds, while allowing for walking and night safaris closer to home. In addition to witnessing some of the largest elephant herds in Africa, the region is home to tree-climbing lions, herds of zebra and wildebeest, waterbuck, giraffes and over 550 species of birds.
There’s a sense of wonder as you ascend a wooden staircase and step into your generous treetop accommodation. Boasting an impressive floor space of 65 square metres, each of the 20 suites is richly decorated with hand-crafted furnishings and warm, natural fabrics creating an atmosphere of rustic elegance. Luxurious en-suite bathrooms boast double showers, while the open-fronted design leads to an expansive private balcony, immersing you in the landscape from the dawn chorus of birdsong to starlit nights.
Wrapped around a thousand-year-old baobab tree, the central lodge houses a bar and restaurant flowing out to an infinity pool and decking overlooking the lodge watering hole. Choose between poolside dining watching wildlife drifting in to drink beneath you or atmospheric bomas, savouring barbecue feasts against a backdrop of Maasai song and dance.
Day game drives in both the conservancy and Tarangire NP are complemented by exhilarating night drives and walking safaris in the company of an experienced Maasai tracker. A visit to a Maasai village provides an enticing glimpse into local culture, while sundowner cocktails on the aptly named Sunset Hill showcase the drama and beauty of the African bush.