Burunge Tented Lodge
Burunge Tented Lodge is perched on wooden stilts overlooking Lake Burunge, along an elevated ridge 1,000 ft above sea level, giving beautiful views of the sunset and also guests might get to see wildlife such as baboons, antelopes, elephants and many more in the surrounding bushes. The restaurant is placed in an outdoor setting overlooking the lake and there is an infinity pool with wooden chairs to relax.
Prices
- Single Room - USD 157 to USD 219 per night
- Double Room - USD 208 to USD 319 per night
- Triple Room - USD 266 to USD 420 per night
In addition to park fees of Tarangire national park, a statutory fees (WMA fees) of $29.5 per person per night will be applicable for staying at this accommodation.
Location
Located in a Wildlife Management Area, outside the edges of Tarangire National Park, near the banks of Lake Burunge. Tarangire entry gate will be around 30 mins drive and the nearest airstrip (Kuro airstrip) will be around 2 hrs drive from the lodge.
Staying at Burunge Tented Lodge
20 tented rooms and 10 bungalow rooms, consisting of 6 Family Rooms accommodating 4-5 guests (2 rooms being interconnected) and 12 standard rooms with double, twin beds accommodating 2-3 guests each.
Standard Room
Overlooking the lake, there are 18 standard rooms with double or twin beds. It has an aesthetic decor with en suite facilities and furniture, plus a verandah with a good, open view.
Family Room
A total of 6 family rooms with 2 interconnected rooms. Rooms have veranda, furniture and en suite facilities.
Views
Balcony and the campgrounds offer amazing views of the river and also sunrise/ sunsets. Also, from the restaurant stands it’s possible to watch the lakeshore, where wildlife like dik-diks, warthogs, elephants, zebras, etc are expected to come to drink water in the dry season.
Surrounding wilderness level
Good - The lodge is in the middle of wilderness and has wildlife coming very close to camp sometimes and guests might get to see wildlife from the rooms/ campgrounds and most likely can hear wildlife through the night.
Food (based on clients feedback)
Most clients have given good reviews on the food being served. The buffets are healthy and simple. You have choices like fresh juices, pastries, omelets and pancakes for breakfast. You can pick items and create your own lunch bag from the available options at restaurant. There is a good choice of menu available for dinner.
Facilities
- Wi-Fi in Common Areas
- Welcome Drink
- Infinity Pool
- Mosquito Nets
- Mineral Water
- Internal Phone
- Tea & Coffee tray
- Fan
- Camp-fire
- Poolside bar
- Room Service
Activities
- Guided Nature Walk
- Private Sundowner
Watch out for
- Mattresses might feel a bit hard for some clients.
- There might be some mosquitoes and bugs. Carry your repellent creams at all times.
- The path to the camp is an unmade road for about 6 km.
Location on map
Drive time from points of interest
- From Tarangire entrance gate - 30 min
- From Lake Manyara gate (northern gate which is the main gate) - 2 hr 30 min, southern gate - 45 min
- From Karatu - 2 hr
- From Ngorongoro gate (lodoare) - 2 hr 15 min
- From Ngorongoro crater floor - 3 hr
- From Serengeti gate (Naabi hill) - 4 hr 15 min
- From Central Serengeti (Seronera) - 5 hr
- From Arusha city center - 2 hr 20 min
- From Kilimanjaro airport - 3 hr 15 min
Website
https://twctanzania.com/accommodation/lake-burunge-tented-lodge/
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