Overview
A timeless safari camp
Oliver’s Camp, located in Tarangire National Park, is a place for those who want to experience an adventurous safari with ample comforts.
With 15 tents, split between two wings, Oliver's is low-key and comfortable, reminiscent of the safari camps of old. Sink into one of the sofas in the lounge and dining area with a good book or keep an eye out for passing zebras and elephants from your deck. Meals are served communally in the dining tent, after gathering around the campfire for a nightcap and safari tales.
Throughout the year, Tarangire is home to large herds of elephants and buffalo and a high concentration of big cats. And this classic safari camp is in the perfect spot to explore the surrounding bush.
Facts
At a glance
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15 safari tents
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Viewing deck
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Bar, lounge and dining area
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Swimming pool
Experiences
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Walking Safari
Head out on foot where you will stop and notice the small things — ants, termites, dung beetles — often overlooked on a drive. Try your hand at tracking by learning to identify animal spoor and dung. And you might even have the thrilling experience of passing right by some of Tarangire’s larger animals.
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Game drives
Depart first thing in the morning and late in the afternoon, when the temperatures are cooler and animals are more active. The open-sided vehicles ensures everyone has a window seat. There is also he opportunity to head out into the park at night to spot nocturnal animals.
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Hot-air balloon safari
For romance, drama and excitement, it doesn’t get better than a sunrise flight in a hot-air balloon. Sail across the plains, spotting wildlife and watching the dawn light illuminate the grasslands below.
Community & Culture
Asilia’s vision in East Africa is for both the local people and nature to benefit from crucial wilderness areas thriving. They work with local communities and offer primary, secondary and tertiary educational scholarships. Twende Porini, meaning ‘let’s go to the bush’, is a project which takes a group of children from their villages close to the areas in which Asilia operates, to one of their camps for several days. Whilst at the camp the children are mentored by Asilia guides and staff as well as local school teachers and engage in a range of activities from lectures to game drives in order to assist their understanding for the need for conservation in the wild areas close to their communities.
Oliver’s, specifically, supports the Northern Tanzania Rangelands Initiative in Tarangire which works to ensure five priority livestock and wildlife movement corridors in the northern rangelands which will support the communities and wildlife both ecologically and economically.
Footprint
Sustainability efforts in Asilia’s camps include banning the use of cling film in their kitchens, using biodegradable lunch packs and providing guests with reusable bottles to reduce plastic water bottle waste.
Conservation
Staying at any of Asilia properties, owners of Oliver’s, sees guests automatically contributing to community and conservation projects through their park fees and a $5 per person conservation fee. By staying at Oliver’s guests are also supporting their in-house training schemes and responsible tourism efforts.
Example trips
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
