Location very close to wildlife (elephants and much more), friendly helpful staff, comfortable rooms with roof terrace and excellent views, meals of a good standard.

Invoice confusing with all the taxes and various park fees. It would be helpful to explain them when arriving at the lodge so there are no surprises when settling up at the end of the stay.

Erg mooie en bijzondere locatie. De olifanten lopen overal om je heen, maar de mensen zorgen ervoor dat je veilig blijft. We zijn hier met ons kindje van bijna 2 jaar naar toe gereisd, de accomodatie is daar niet helemaal op ingesteld, vooral qua eten was het lastig om ons daarin te faciliteren, maar ze hebben wel hun best gedaan! De dames van de bediening waren wel helemaal verliefd op ons kindje. We hadden ons hier ook al op ingesteld, dus zie het niet als klacht, maar mocht je zelf met een kleintje willen reizen, stel je er dan op in! Verder kan ik de buggy ride aanbevelen! Erg gaaf om te doen, en de guide Peter is een hele bijzondere man!

Our stay at Elephant Lodge was a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Located right in the Tarangire area, the lodge seamlessly blends into the stunning natural surroundings. The absolute highlight is the small watering hole on-site, which attracts wild animals throughout the day. The lodge definitely lives up to its name: watching a whole herd of elephants and zebras while enjoying a meal, just a stone's throw away, was unforgettable. Because wild animals roam freely across the grounds, staff members escort you to your bungalow at all times, making you feel completely safe and well cared for. Our two-bedroom family bungalow was comfortable, featuring an open bathroom in the main bedroom, a second separate bathroom, and a private rooftop terrace. The tranquil view across the wilderness toward the distant lake is breathtaking. The hospitality was exceptional. The staff is extremely attentive, warm, and friendly. The food exceeded our expectations, especially the thoughtful and lovingly prepared five-course dinner menu, which changes every evening. On our first day, we were surprised with an open-jeep drive to the nearby lake, where we enjoyed sunset drinks surrounded by wildlife. We had pre-booked a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, and our guide, Innocent, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, incredibly friendly, and went above and beyond to make our safari special. The entrance to the core national park is very close to the lodge. We saw an abundance of wildlife in the beautiful landscape, including giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeests, and gazelles. To top it off, we were lucky enough to see lions and get an up-close view of two leopards.

Note for future travelers: The road leading to the lodge is quite rough and bumpy. It seemed a bit under-signposted, as our driver from the airport had some trouble finding the way. Additionally, be sure to bring insect repellent and wear long-sleeved clothing for the game drive, as tsetse flies are present in the area.

Food was good Bedrooms fun Obviously great position although no elephants in the rainy seasonRooms are in converted shipping containers and reasonably well appointed

We had problems with the room Windows not shutting let in all sorts of insects No hot water so needed to change rooms