Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Tarangire Sopa Lodge stands as a masterpiece of architecture and environmental integration within Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park, where the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa roams freely. Designed to harmonize with its surroundings, this lodge nestles among ancient baobab trees, kopjes, and the park’s lush grasses, offering guests an authentic safari experience with the luxury of comfort. The lodge’s structure, with its circular guest suites and high, conical roofs, not only blends into the landscape but also provides a cool retreat from the African sun, ensuring that every stay is both adventurous and relaxing.

The lodge’s layout across various levels creates an intriguing exploration for guests, from the vast, marble-floored lobby with its high ceilings and hand-woven carpets to the dining areas where meals are served against breathtaking views of the park’s vistas. The experience at Tarangire Sopa is not just about witnessing wildlife but living alongside it; with no fences, you might find yourself sharing your path with an elephant or two, adding an element of wild excitement to your stay.

Location

Tarangire Sopa Lodge is strategically placed within Tarangire National Park, approximately 32 km from the park’s main gate and a two-hour drive from Arusha town. This location offers unparalleled access to the park’s diverse ecosystems, from savannah grasslands to the life-sustaining Tarangire River. The journey to the lodge can also be made by air, with a 20-minute flight from Arusha Airport to Kuro airstrip, followed by a one-hour transfer to the lodge. This prime spot in the park ensures that guests are at the heart of where the action happens, particularly during the wet seasons when wildlife congregates around the river.

Accommodation

The lodge offers 75 spacious guest rooms, each designed with comfort and nature in mind:

• Standard Rooms: These rooms feature two queen-size beds with mosquito nets, a private lounge upon entry, a mini-bar, and a balcony where you can savor the sounds and sights of the park. The rooms are equipped with ceiling fans, safe deposit boxes, coffee or tea making facilities, and hair dryers.
• Accessible Rooms: Four rooms are tailored for guests with physical disabilities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the beauty of Tarangire.
• Family Rooms: Four interconnecting rooms provide space and privacy for families, allowing for a more comfortable stay.

Each room comes with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and a private balcony, offering a blend of luxury and wilderness.

Dining

Dining at Tarangire Sopa Lodge is an event in itself:

• Main Dining Room: Here, guests can enjoy meals beneath an artful mural and a floor designed with colorful timbers and copper nails. Breakfast can be taken with views over the park’s plains, while dinner might be served on the enormous outdoor patio under the starlit African sky.
• Outdoor Dining by the Pool: Lunch is often served beside the swimming pool, providing a casual yet spectacular dining experience with the backdrop of a dry riverbed that comes alive during the rains.
• Special Dining Experiences: Sundowners on the terrace or bush dining experiences can be arranged, offering a taste of adventure with your meal.

The culinary team at the lodge prides itself on using fresh, local ingredients to create dishes that reflect both Tanzanian and international flavors.

Amenities

• Swimming Pool: A central feature where guests can cool off, surrounded by the natural beauty of Tarangire.
• Bar and Lounge: With floor-to-ceiling windows, enjoy drinks with panoramic views or relax with a game of pool.
• Gift Shop and Internet Café: For souvenirs or staying connected with the outside world.
• Conference Facilities: Capable of hosting up to 80 people, suitable for corporate retreats or events in the wild.
• Activities: From game drives to bird watching, nature walks, and traditional dance performances, there’s no shortage of ways to engage with the environment.
• Special Services