LEMALA MPINGO RIDGE – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Lemala Mpingo Ridge sits on top of an escarpment with sweeping views across the perennial Tarangire River and valley below. The camp offers a real sense of wilderness and the opportunity to enjoy excellent game viewing – Tarangire is both a relaxing standalone destination and a great place to start your safari to northern Tanzania.

Each of the 15 spacious tented suites have been carefully positioned to maximize not only the sensational views over Tarangire but to also take advantage of cooling breezes during hot weather.

Sundowners, early morning walks and game drives in new custom-designed vehicles accompanied by experienced guides are some of the activities youcan look forward to during your stay at Mpingo Ridge.

LOCATION

Mpingo Ridge is located in the Tarangire National Park in northern Tanzania.

CAMP

All the rooms feature ensuite bathrooms, private decks, sunken outside lounges that convert to afternoon siesta beds and one of the suites has two bedrooms. A special feature is the private outside bathtub—perfect for soothing the soul and washing away the African dust after a day on safari.

There are 13 Tented Suites with sweeping views of the park from each tented suite and they all been carefully positioned to maximize not only the amazing views but also to take advantage of the cooling winds during the hot season.

The camp also offers a 2 bedroomed tented suite which is ideal for groups, families or friends travelling together. Large and spacious with each bedroom having spectacular views and ensuite facilities.

The elevated main lodge has a large lounge and bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a spa and swimming pool.

ACTIVITIES

Game Drives – you can enjoy game drives from here on a shared or on exclusive use basis. The camp uses 4 x 4 Land Cruiser both open and semi open which are very reliable, comfortable and well-maintained with charging facilities, a fridge on board, photography stabilising bean bags for each seat, vehicle recovery equipment, VHF Radio communication, specialized guide books, first aid kit, seatbelts, binoculars and last but not least, great guides!

Night Drives – just because the sun has set, doesn’t mean that Tarangire goes to sleep and becomes another world altogether bathed in the moonlight. It becomes a sensory experience and one that we highly recommend when staying at Lemala Mpingo Ridge.

Bush Dining and sundowners – sundowners are an African tradition and form an integral part of your safari experience. It is a time to relax and reminisce the day gone by, enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine around the campfire with fellow travellers.

Bush Dining – no safari is complete without experiencing a traditional bush dinner. Relax under the natural canopy of an acacia tree, while your personal butler serves up a feast. White linen, fine bone china and crystal glassware create a real Out of Africa experience!

Balloon Safari – a balloon safari offers an opportunity to see Tarangire from a unique perspective. Drink in the wilderness below as you silently float over the vast plains and before touching down for a champagne bush breakfast in the wild!

Canoeing Lake Manyara – enjoy a unique perspective on Tanzanian wildlife and landscape on this canoe adventure which is around 2.5 hours. A well-trained guide will accompany the safari and ensure your safety and enjoyment while explaining more about the natural history of Manyara and surroundings. The best way to make this activity work is to have your guide take you on a game drive as normal and meet our guides at the Endala picnic site either in the morning or the afternoon. Your guide can pick you up a few hours later at Msasa lake view point. Nore: the water level in the lake needs to be sufficient.

Tuk Tuk experience – a cultural excursion to the Village of Mto wa Mbu where you will spend a few hours discovering the village using the most favoured method of transport in the area. You will visit the rice fields, Makonde carvers, tinga tinga painters, if time allows a visit to the shores of Lake Manyara and finishing in the banana plantations for a local lunch.

Maasai Boma – an authentic glimpse into the distinctive Maasai culture is a must whilst in Tanzania. Preservation of their proud traditions has set the Maasai apart from other indigenous groups.   A memorable opportunity to interactively experience the Maasai way of life through an excursion to a traditional boma where you will be able to participate in a variety of unique cultural activities, and encouraged to delve as deep into the experience as possible!

MPINGA RIGDE IS CLOSED APRIL AND MAY EVERY YEAR

THE CAMP WELCOMES FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND THE CAMP HAS A KIDS CLUB, FAMILY ACCOMMODATION AND A SWIMMING POOL.  PLEASE NOTE THAT CHILDREN HAVE TO BE 12 YEARS AND OLDER TO PARTICIPATE IN WALKING SAFARIS