Tarangire Simba Lodge - Burunge Wildlife Management Area
Tarangire Simba Lodge is a hotel near Burunge Wildlife Management Area.
- Location
- Burunge Wildlife Management Area, Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania, East Africa
- Coordinates
- -3.933834, 35.887238
- Elevation
- 993m
- Activities
- hotel
PlnrScore: 31/100
Wildlife Near This Lodge
512 species observed within 20 km, 54 mammals, 277 birds.
- African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 263 observations)
- Maasai Giraffe (Mammalia, 144 observations)
- Impala (Mammalia, 140 observations)
- Lilac-breasted Roller (Aves, 122 observations)
- African baobab (Plantae, 107 observations)
- Waterbuck (Mammalia, 104 observations)
- Common Ostrich (Aves, 102 observations)
- Vervet Monkey (Mammalia, 100 observations)
- Common Warthog (Mammalia, 99 observations)
- Olive Baboon (Mammalia, 96 observations)
Best Time to Visit Tarangire Simba Lodge
The best months to visit Tarangire Simba Lodge are August, September, October, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 24.45°C, rainfall 108.8mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 68.4%
- February: Great, temperature 25.27°C, rainfall 89.1mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 65.4%
- March: Great, temperature 25.26°C, rainfall 133.8mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 66.2%
- April: Good, temperature 23.35°C, rainfall 253.2mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 77.4%
- May: Great, temperature 22.81°C, rainfall 34.2mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 70.7%
- June: Great, temperature 21.89°C, rainfall 7.4mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 64%
- July: Great, temperature 21.87°C, rainfall 4.6mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 58.2%
- August: Great, temperature 23.26°C, rainfall 7.1mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 53%
- September: Great, temperature 25°C, rainfall 4.1mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 49.1%
- October: Great, temperature 26.14°C, rainfall 32.8mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 49.3%
- November: Great, temperature 24.75°C, rainfall 163.5mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 64.9%
- December: Great, temperature 24.2°C, rainfall 146.9mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 70.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What unique wildlife viewing opportunities does Tarangire Simba Lodge offer, being situated near the Burunge Wildlife Management Area?
Guests at Tarangire Simba Lodge can enjoy excellent birdwatching and often spot plains game like zebras and impalas grazing nearby, as the lodge is unfenced. While game drives into Tarangire National Park are the primary activity for big game, Burunge WMA itself offers cultural tours and night drives, which are not permitted within the national park.
When is the best time of year to visit Tarangire Simba Lodge for prime wildlife viewing and a comfortable stay?
The dry season, from June to October, is ideal for visiting Tarangire Simba Lodge as wildlife concentrates around the Tarangire River, making sightings more frequent and dramatic. While temperatures are pleasant year-round, this period offers the clearest skies and lowest chances of rain, enhancing your safari experience.
What kind of accommodation and guest amenities can I expect during my stay at Tarangire Simba Lodge?
Tarangire Simba Lodge offers comfortable tented rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and a private veranda overlooking the surrounding wilderness. Guests can enjoy a central dining area, a lounge with a bar, and a refreshing swimming pool, all designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment.
How is Tarangire Simba Lodge typically accessed, and what does a standard safari itinerary usually involve when staying here?
Guests usually reach Tarangire Simba Lodge via a scenic road transfer from Arusha, or by flying into the nearby Kuro Airstrip followed by a short game drive transfer. A typical stay includes daily game drives into Tarangire National Park, often combined with optional cultural visits to local Maasai villages or guided walks within the Burunge WMA.
What safety precautions should guests be aware of when staying at Tarangire Simba Lodge, given its location in a wildlife area?
As Tarangire Simba Lodge is unfenced, allowing wildlife to roam freely, guests are always escorted by lodge staff after dark for their safety. It's important to follow all lodge guidelines, such as not walking alone at night and keeping tent doors secured, to ensure a safe and enjoyable wilderness experience.
Other Safari Lodges in Burunge Wildlife Management Area
- Bwawa Mbili Special Campsite
- Chem Chem
- Hanang Guest house
- Home lodge
- Kanga Special Campsite
- Kware Special Campsite
- Lake Burunge tented lodge
- Little Chem Chem
- Magara Community Camp Site
- Maramboi Tented Camp
- Maweninga Tented Camp
- Not the location for Tarangire Simba Lodge
- Rock of Age lodge
- Roika Tented Lodge
- Sanctuary Swala
- Sangaiwa Tented Lodge
- Tarangire Greenland retreat
- Tarangire Public Campsite
- Zion Campsite
Parks in Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit
- Arusha National Park
- Chome Forest Reserve
- Duluti Arusha Forest
- Enduimet Community Wildlife Management Area
- Enguserosambu Nature Reserve
- Grumeti Game Reserve
- Ikona Wildlife Management Area
- Ikorongo Game Reserve
- Kijereshi Game Reserve
- Kilimanjaro National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Lake Natron Game Controlled Area
- Loliondo Game Controlled Area
- Makame Community Wildlife Management Area
- Makao Community Wildlife Management Area