Swala Camp
Swala Camp in Tarangire National Park : An optional early morning hot air balloon trip, visits to nearby villages, schools, and the beekeeping project, guided walks, and early morning and afternoon game viewing drives are all possible Tarangire activities to enjoy during your Tanzania safari in Tanzania. You can also enjoy the comfort and security of a specially designed observation vehicle with 4WD, refreshments, and a cool box on board, as well as two-way radio contact to stay informed and share intelligence of the most recent game movements, tracks, and sightings.
A really private wilderness experience, alone at the beginning of the world, among a large and varied wildlife population that varies during the year but is always ensured by the low incidence of tourists to this particular park area. There are over 500 bird species and thousands of hooved and horned grassland creatures, together with their accompanying predators, breed from November to March, although most tourists anticipate seeing more game during the dry season in Africa, which runs from July to October. In addition to the more canine lion, cloistered leopard, and huge python, cheetah, wild cat, and endangered African wild dogs may be spotted around this time. The region is well-known for its breathtaking baobab trees, which are quickly becoming popular as food, as well as its herds of thousands of elephants and wild game. The charming Bat-eared fox, adorable bush baby, Marsh mongoose, serval, and caracal have all made a comeback in the Gursi Swamp in recent years, attracting the attention of naturalists and photographers on Tanzanian vacations.
Swala Camp
In the distant southwest region of Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park, Sanctuary Swala Camp offers the ideal fusion of understated luxury with the natural world in a peaceful, isolated woodland setting of baobab and acacia trees near Gursi Swamp. By sponsoring initiatives like the Mwika Village Beekeepers Initiative and Gijedabung Primary School, Swala Camp seeks to leave as little of an impact as possible on the environment while also promoting the welfare of wildlife and indigenous people.
The furniture and other items needed for school operations are made by hand in the back of the house workshop at Swala Camp. This small, exclusive camp is more than three hours away by road through Tarangire, with great opportunities for wildlife viewing along the route. You will surely come across herds of buffalo, zebra, impala, and elephants, as well as intriguing families of Olive Baboons, and occasionally giraffes and ostriches.
Zebra, kudu, oryx, and their stalking predators, leopard, lion, and cheetah, all parade within yards of your verandah, with flights of vividly coloured lovebirds close enough to eat. The swamp’s proximity guarantees that there are abundant bird and game populations right at your doorstep. However, it also implies that you should schedule your safari trips at Swala Camp to avoid potential tsetse fly hotspots during the hottest parts of the day. Travellers visiting Africa are traditionally advised to dress in natural and light earth tones and to stay away from wearing black or blue clothing.
Accommodations in Swala Camp
At Swala Camp there are 12 beautifully crafted and luxurious double canvas tents set in remote locations on wooden decking and are adorned in cream and white. King-size mattresses draped in lovely mosquito nets offer stunning panoramic views, separate sitting and dressing areas, en-suite bathrooms with hot water and both indoor and outdoor showers, and large, private verandah with comfortable seats and solid tables. Free, high-quality toiletries are provided.
In the evening, watchful camp guards accompany you to and from the main lodge, bar and dining areas—the bar under a baobab tree believed to be hundreds of years old! Each canvas suite has its own butler. The decking of an infinity pool overlooks a charming waterhole that draws elephants, impala, and waterbuck, while monkeys and mongooses frequent the camp. With a real link between Tanzania safari visitors to Focus East Africa tour and the local wildlife, this innovative initiative creates a really unique African vacation. There is Wi-Fi in the front desk. The gift boutique sells project honey and local crafts, and a small library provides information on the surrounding fauna and culture.
A really unique African vacation with a genuine link between visitors to Focus East Africa Safari tour and the local wildlife is made possible by this exciting development. Wi-Fi is accessible in the lobby. Local crafts and project honey are offered in the gift boutique, and a small library provides information on the nature and culture of the area. For exclusivity, style, luxury, service, opulent quarters, and close encounters with animals, Sanctuary Swala Camp is said to be among the best Tanzanian tour accommodations. In addition, it is widely recognised for its creative and conscientious approach to the delicate ecosystem it inhabits and the burgeoning local entrepreneurship.
Dining at Swala Camp
Utilising locally produced fruit, dairy products, vegetables, meats, and seafood, fresh meals are presented in an appealing manner in a style that is mostly modern African and international. There is a good selection of wines and beverages from all over the world. Early in the morning you can take the Tanzanian tea, coffee, or cocoa which is brought to your tent shortly before you leave for a day tour at Tarangire, following a hearty breakfast consisting of freshly baked bread in a bush oven, fruit, cheese, oats, and prepared foods like red beans, fried potatoes, and eggs made to order.
You can either have lunch at camp or get a tasty packed lunch box. Take a nap in the middle of the day, then have homemade cakes and biscuits for high tea. Then, enjoy a late afternoon or evening Tanzania safari game drive with sundowner cocktails and savoury pre-dinner munchies in the main bar deck, the bush or around a traditional African safari campfire. The main dining hall, which is raised on stilts for stunning views of the waterhole and plains and is decorated in modern African style, has a vaulted thatched roof and a magnificently arranged grand dining table. A three-course meal can be served on your balcony, at a romantic outdoor area lit by lanterns, or at the space. Some of the most notable dishes have included the popular duck pancakes, asparagus quiche, and “chocolate Kilimanjaro,” a creamy confection that looks like snow-capped mountain tops.
