The camp comprises 15 tents, each with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor shower. The tents are suspended under thatch and surrounded by a wooden platform where lounge chairs await you. A great place to relax and watch how the animals return from the river and pass by the camp. The interiors are rustic but tasteful and offer an authentic safari experience. Two tents are dedicated to families and provide an extra en-suite bedroom.

In 2021 Oliver’s and Little Oliver’s merged to form a single camp consisting of two wings joined by a raised walkway. With five rooms on the one side and 10 rooms on the other, each wing has its own lounge and dining area, with access to the shared pool and deck located between the two wings.

Tarangire National Park is situated some 120 km south of Arusha and renowned for its huge herds of elephant and many majestic baobab trees. The drive from Arusha to the park entry gate takes about two hours, from where it is a game drive of approximately 2.5 hours to reach the camp. The camp can also be accessed by plane from Arusha to Kuro Airstrip (25 min), followed by a 50-minute drive to camp.

Oliver's is situated inside the National Park, in the southern part of Tarangire National Park near the Silale Swamp, far from the tourist rush. The location of the camp provides guests with the unique opportunity to witness wildlife and explore the natural beauty of Tarangire National Park right from the start of their safari. Camps that are located outside the park need to pass the main gate each and every time they access the park, which minors the safari experience in our opinion.

Although this park is quite a bit smaller than say the Serengeti, the concentration and variety of wildlife is immense. During the dry months from July to October, some of the highest concentration of wildlife of any park in Tanzania can be found. Lion, leopards, cheetahs and even the rare caracal are hunting here. Buffaloes, giraffes, impala, eland antelope, kudu, waterbuck, gazelle, oryx and many other species are abundant.

The Tarangire River flows continually through the park, even during the dry season. Large concentration of animals can now be seen along the river and at various waterholes. From July, many elephants migrate from the surrounding areas into the park and refresh themselves in the cool waters of the Tarangire river and the many swamps of the park.

The camp offers game drives, walking safaris (on request), night drives (extra).

SwissAfrican Travel Service
Dammstrasse 27
8702 Zollikon
Zurich, Switzerland


Telephone: +41 (0)44 451 40 51