Tarangire · Nyikani Camps
Nyikani Tarangire Camp
A tented camp on a special campsite inside Tarangire National Park, close to Kuro airstrip. The only Nyikani camp that offers night game drives.
Plan a safari with this lodge- Area
- Tarangire, inside the national park
- Style
- Tented camp
- Tents
- 12, plus 1 family tent
- Meals on our safaris
- Full board
- Night game drives
- Yes, minimum 2 guests
- Night drive age
- 12 and over
- Run by
- Nyikani Camps
Nyikani Tarangire Camp is a tented camp in a secluded area of Tarangire National Park, near the river and swamp areas where the park's elephant herds gather. It stands on the Njiwa special campsite, about five minutes from Kuro airstrip, and the camp's design takes its shapes from the termite mounds found across the park.
We use it for guests who want to stay inside Tarangire and add a night game drive, and for guests who are already staying at Nyikani's camps in the Serengeti, as one company then looks after the whole route. It is the only Nyikani camp with night drives, as the other camps are in the Serengeti and Ndutu areas, where night drives are not offered.
What it's like
The camp has twelve tents in king, twin or triple configuration and one family tent, each with a private veranda and spaced 15 to 20 metres apart. Tents are en-suite with a flush toilet and double washbasins, and they have a writing desk and a digital safe. Morning coffee and tea are brought to the tent, and the dining tent and the lounge and library are in separate areas.
The camp runs on solar power with a backup generator, there is Wi-Fi in the main areas, and evenings are spent around the campfire when the weather allows. The kitchen uses produce grown on Nyikani's own farm and on local farms, and the camp can arrange a private sundowner or a bush breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Night game drives go out from camp for about two to three hours, for a minimum of two guests aged 12 and over. They can be shared with other guests, or booked as a private vehicle.
Getting there
Times are to the main gate. The camp gives the drive from the gate as about 45 minutes, which we run as a game drive. Kuro airstrip is about five minutes from camp, for guests who fly in.
Park fees
The camp stands on a special campsite inside Tarangire National Park, so each night carries the park's seasonal campsite fee on top of the daily entry permit, and a night drive adds the park's night game drive fee. Each one goes into our quotes as a separate line, paid to Tanzania National Parks. Current figures are on our park fees page. See Tanzania park fees.
Who it suits
A good fit for
- A night game drive in Tarangire
- Guests staying at Nyikani's Serengeti camps, with one company for the whole route
- Families, as the camp has a family tent and no age limit for staying
Look elsewhere for
- Children under 12 who want to join the night drive. The minimum age for night drives is 12.
- Travellers who want a pool and lodge facilities. For those, we use a lodge outside the park.
- Solo travellers who want a night drive, as the drive needs at least two guests.
When to go
Tarangire is at its best for wildlife from June to October, when water is scarce and elephants gather along the Tarangire River. The green season from November brings migratory birds and fewer vehicles. Night drives can be booked at any time of year.
Common questions
Is Nyikani Tarangire Camp inside the national park?
Yes. The camp is on the Njiwa special campsite inside Tarangire National Park, so park entry and the seasonal campsite fee both apply for each night.
Does Nyikani Tarangire Camp offer night game drives?
Yes. Night drives last about two to three hours and need a minimum of two guests aged 12 and over. It is the only Nyikani camp with night drives, as night drives are not allowed in Serengeti National Park.
Can children stay at Nyikani Tarangire Camp?
Yes. The camp is child friendly with no age limit for staying, and it has one family tent. Children under 12 cannot join the night drive.
How much does a stay at Nyikani Tarangire Camp cost?
It depends on your dates, the tent type and the rest of the route. We can quote the stay on its own or as part of a full safari quote with the vehicle, guide, park fees and any night drive included. Send us your dates and we will cost it properly.
Other places to stay in Tarangire
Baobab Tented Camp, Elephants Lair, Conserve Safari Tarangire, Siringit Tarangire Camp, Ang'ata Tarangire Camp, Tarangire Tortilis Camp.
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Where these figures come from
Fees, rules and official guidance can change at short notice. Every figure on this page is checked against a primary source on the date below and rechecked on a regular schedule.
- Nyikani Camp Tarangire, Nyikani Camps official website (tents, facilities, location) (checked 31 October 2026)
- Nyikani Camps camp factsheet and activity list sent to tour operators (setting, design, night drive terms) (received July 2026)
- Saleh Safaris route and drive-time notes (operator observation) (drive times are ranges, conditions vary)
Saleh Safaris is an independent safari operator based in Arusha. This is our own guide to Nyikani Tarangire Camp, not the lodge's official website.