Swala Camp, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

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 – but a wonderful serenity prevails. The camp’s name alludes to its resident herd of impala, though their presence at the waterhole attracts a lot of other wildlife too – the interest of the lurking lions and leopards may not be entirely benign.

WHY CHOOSE SWALA CAMP?

• Spectacular location in Tarangire National Park, famed for its baobab trees and elephant herds
• Just 12 luxurious acacia-shaded tented suites, all with outdoor showers and views over the wildlife-drawing savannah
• Abundance of wildlife at the waterhole in front of camp including elephants, a resident herd of impala, mongoose, leopards and lions
• As well as twice-daily game drives, additional activities include bush picnics, night drives and walking safaris
• The lounge, bar, and dining area are elevated decks built on stilts for optimal animal-spotting pleasure
• At the heart of the camp is a cooling swimming pool under the shade of an ancient baobab tree