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Lodge · Tanzania
Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
If you are looking for an authentic safari experience under traditional canvas showcasing spacious views and enriching culture, Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp is the perfect choice.
From $510 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Tanzania
Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
From $510 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowIf you are looking for an authentic safari experience under traditional canvas showcasing spacious views and enriching culture, Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp is the perfect choice.
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About the lodge
An overview of Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp.
If you are looking for an authentic safari experience under traditional canvas showcasing spacious views and enriching culture, Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp is the perfect choice.
Highlights
- Comfortable tented camp set in a 25,000-hectare concession overlooking the Tarangire River.
- Accommodations feature elevated wooden platforms, allowing for wildlife viewing directly from your room.
- Game drives are available within the concession area as well as in Tarangire National Park.
You Should Know
- Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp closes annually from March 1 to March 31.
- Children of all ages are welcome at Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp.
The Detail
Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp is located within a 25,000-hectare concession area. The camp overlooks a branch of the Tarangire River, offering stunning views in a serene natural setting. Its prime location makes it ideal for game viewing, as it is only 3.5 kilometers from the main entrance to Tarangire National Park.
The main lodge's structure is adorned with traditional grass thatching and sits off the ground on an elevated deck. The breezy lounge provides ample seating in a relaxing open-air environment. The dining area, where culturally inspired meals are served, features simple safari-style seating. Its elevated position also allows for excellent views over the riverbank.
Both the dining and lounge areas lead into a well-designed bonfire area and a game-viewing deck with the same breathtaking views. Additionally, the lodge has a small, informal gift shop that offers families from nearby Maasai villages the opportunity to sell their handmade wares.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, daily meals, six house beverages per day (additional beverages at $10 each, excludes premium beverages), unlimited soft drinks and water, limited laundry, Tourism Development Levy, and VAT.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 20 Dec 2026
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive — All meals, three complimentary beverages per meal while dining on site, full day game drive on a private basis, and transfer to/from the nearest airstrip.
$510
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
All Inclusive — All meals, three complimentary beverages per meal while dining on site, full day game drive on a private basis, and transfer to/from the nearest airstrip.
$490
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Long stay
Guests staying five nights or more across our Northern Circuit camps receive 5% off the total accommodation cost. The discount applies to any combination of Tarangire River Camp and Soroi Serengeti, with nights that need not be consecutive and no minimum stay at either property. It cannot be combined with other offers and excludes government taxes and national park fees.
Family
Children of all ages are welcome, with infants of four and under staying free of charge when sharing with two adults. Children from five to fifteen are charged at 50% of the double rate, whether sharing with adults or in their own room, and guests of sixteen and over pay the adult rate. Family tents are reserved for bookings travelling with children under eighteen, and national park fees are additional.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Safari Tent
Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp offers a dedicated Honeymoon Safari Tent — 1 unit accommodating a maximum of two guests with 1 King Bed — priced at a premium rate above the standard Safari Tent. The tent is listed across all 2026 seasonal rate bands in therate card, with some seasons showing N/A availability.
Honeymoon and Anniversary Package
$150 per couple add-on package including: traditional Maasai shawl and hat, a bottle of wine, and a private dinner.
Guests staying at any Mbali Mbali property (including Tarangire River Camp) can add on a Honeymoon and Anniversary Package for $150 per couple. The package includes a traditional Maasai shawl and hat, a bottle of wine, and a private dinner, designed to provide an intimate and romantic dining experience.
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay All ages · Game drives All ages · Walking safari All ages
- Child rates
- Children of all ages welcome. 0–4 years free of charge when sharing with 2 adults; 5–15 years pay 50% of the adult rate; 16 years and older charged as adult. Family rooms reserved exclusively for bookings travelling with children under 18.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- No dedicated kids' programme
- Exceptions
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Children under 14 years are not advised to stay alone in a room. Family rooms are reserved exclusively for bookings traveling with children younger than 18 years. Child rates are not available on Mbali Mbali Shared Charter flights — all children fly at their parents' risk and under their supervision. Family accommodation comprises dedicated Family Safari Tents in three configurations (Family 3, Family 4, Family 5) sleeping up to five guests.
Imagery
A closer look.
Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
"I am beyond content with my experience with Leigh-Ann Croeser! From the very first email to the last she was always so helpful in planning our anniversary vacation to Tanzania. I asked an abundant of questions throughout the process and she always replied swiftly with thorough answers! It was amazing and relieved a lot of the stress of planning for me. I’m so happy to have come across safari.com because now I know where to go to for my future vacations!"
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