Burunge Tented Lodge sits on a rise above Lake Burunge. The lodge is in the Burunge Wildlife Management Area, a protected zone run with the local community. It borders Tarangire National Park. The setting is wild, peaceful and full of life.

Tented Rooms with Lake Views

The tented rooms have strong canvas walls under thatched roofs. Each one has a private bathroom, netted beds and a deck facing the lake. Flamingos gather on the water in season. Elephants pass between the baobabs on their way to drink. Sunsets over the lake are stunning.

Dining and Camp Life

The restaurant serves fresh, generous meals through the day. The bar and lounge areas face the view. Evenings bring sundowner drinks over the lake and lantern-lit dinners. Staff are friendly and quick to help.

More Freedom than the Parks

Because the lodge sits outside the park, guests can do more here. Walking safaris with local guides explore the bush on foot. Night game drives reveal animals you never see by day. Both activities are banned inside the national parks.

Location and Access

Day trips into Tarangire National Park are quick and easy. The park’s elephant herds and baobab valleys are minutes away. Lake Manyara National Park is also within reach. The lodge is about two hours’ drive from Arusha. Staying here also supports the local community directly. If you want Tarangire’s wildlife with extra freedom and fewer vehicles, Burunge Tented Lodge is a great choice.

Best Time to Visit

June to October brings the biggest wildlife numbers to the Burunge area. Elephants stream between the park and the lake. The green season adds flamingos, water birds and fresh landscapes. Night drives are great all year, since they depend on darkness, not season. Stay two nights to fit in a walk, a night drive and a Tarangire day trip. The lodge suits families, birders and travelers who like their safaris with extra freedom.