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P.O. Box 427 | Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
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Sanctuary Swala
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013
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Dallas, Texas
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54 reviews 54 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

This is luxury.....thanks to Abercrombie & Kent Safari's we were able to stay at this tented camp. The management has thought of everything to make guests happy and contented. The couple who manage the camp were always present, making sure things ran smoothly. They were absolutely charming and so knowledgable. Our tent was amazing with indoor and outdoor showers. We... More

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, Manager at Sanctuary Swala, responded to this review
28 May 2013

Dear Guest, WOW what a review thank you so much! We are thrilled that you thoroughly enjoyed your time with us and that is was truly a memorable experience. Thank you for your kind comments I have shared your feedback with Garth, Liz (our camp managers) and the rest of the team who absolutely loved hosting you and hope to... More

Creve Coeur, Missouri
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband and I spent 3 nights at Swala Camp in February 2013. We found the managers and their staff very friendly and warm. We loved the room and food. It is a lovely place with animals nearby. We saw a herd of elephants as they caravanned past us on the terrace. We highly recommend this place. We enjoyed drinks... More

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, Manager at Sanctuary Swala, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Mary G. Thanks you for sharing your experience on Tripadvisor. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, the team loved hosting you and would like to welcome you back one day soon. You can follow all the latest news from Sanctuary Retreats and Swala by liking us on Facebook. Just search for ‘Sanctuary Retreats’ Best wishes... More

winneconne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

My husband and I booked an African safari trip through "Imagine Africa" , a London based travel agency specializing in oustanding African vacations, in February 2013. We had the good fortune to spend two nights at the amazing Swala Camp in Tarangire during our trip. The accommodations were almost beyond belief with huge, comfortable room sized tents situated right in... More

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, Manager at Sanctuary Swala, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Dear John, Another great review from you thanks so much, its greatly appreciated. We are delighted that you had the opportunity to experience two of our camps Sanctuary Swala and Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camps. Definitely even more delighted that you had such an amazing experience at both of them. Thank you for the recommendation and we do hope we have... More

Ohio
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I can't say enough about Sanctuary Camp Swala. Located inside Tarangire, this place is 5 star tents for those who want safari and incredible end of day accommodations. Rooms are outstanding. Animals are right there. We woke up in the morning, drank juice and watched giraffes less than 100 yards away. Elephants roamed by. Monkey and gazelle were all right... More

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, Manager at Sanctuary Swala, responded to this review
14 March 2013

Dear Guest, What an incredible review thank you so much!! We are very happy you had such an amazing experience with us. Liz, Garth and the rest of the team absolutely loved hosting you. We do hope you return one day with your grandchildren and look forward to welcoming you back.. Would be great if you could share your experience... More

Dutchess County, NY
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33 reviews 33 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

My husband and I along with 2 friends stayed at Swala Camp for three nights at the end of January 2013. What a way to begin our safari adventure! Liz, Garth and their staff are outstanding inn keepers. From the moment we were greeted, our stay at Sanctuary's Swala Camp added to our amazing Safari experience. I would call it... More

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, Manager at Sanctuary Swala, responded to this review
21 February 2013

Dear Guest, Thanks so much for this wonderful review of your experience at Sanctuary Swala. We’re are so glad you had an awesome start to your magical safari adventure. Liz, Garth and the rest of the team were delighted to hear your feedback, it really does fill us and the team with pride knowing that we fulfill our guests aspirations.... More

Oxfordshire
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

We spent 2 nights here. We were delighted with the camp. Liz and Garth were such great hosts, and the whole team were top notch. As beekeepers we were keen to visit the Mwika Beekeeping project which is supported by Sanctuary Swala. Liz & Garth kindly arranged this for us and we had a most interesting time. The Swala tents... More

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, Manager at Sanctuary Swala, responded to this review
20 February 2013

Dear Guests, Thank you so much for taking the time to post this lovely review about Sanctuary Swala. So wonderful that you had such an amazing stay with us. It was an absolute pleasure for Liz and Garth to host you and they asked to thank you once again for your valuable advice about bee keeping. We do hope we... More

Washington, D.C.
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Sanctuary Swala was the highlight of our family safari. An open camp, Swala is home to Elephants, antelope, lots of monkeys and an occasional leopard. You are escorted to your tent at night by watchful Ascari guards who are never far away. Immersed in the sights and sights of Africa, you can expect to hear the monkeys scamper across the... More

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, Manager at Sanctuary Swala, responded to this review
20 February 2013

Dear CharlesD, Dear Charles D, Thank you so much for posting this lovely review of your recent stay at Sanctuary Swala Camp. We are very happy that you had such a memorable experience with us, Garth and Liz loved spending time with you and your family. We hope your memories of Sanctuary Swala Camp are remembered with a smile and... More

Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

I stayed at the Swala camp for two nights and i cannot express how amazing my experience was! Firstly, Liz and Garth were a fantastic management team and the staff were very attentive throughout my stay. The food was absolutely exquisite! Dinner by candlelight and early morning wakeups of hot chocolate were perfect. The luxury tents were stunning, i slept... More

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SanctuaryRetreats_2, Manager at Sanctuary Swala, responded to this review
6 February 2013

Dear Eleanor Dewar, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Sanctuary Swala. Liz, Garth and the rest of the team were thrilled to hear that you had such an unforgettable amazing experience with us. Our team is our greatest asset and it is wonderful to hear your kind words. We do hope to welcome... More

London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

This place was amazing and the photos do not do it justice. We stayed here for 2 nights as part of a safari through Roys Safaris and would have loved to have stayed another night. 3 of us shared a tented lodge and felt that we had landed in heaven. A safe campsite with Masai guides to collect you from... More

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London
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114 reviews 114 reviews
78 hotel reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Two nights here in this camp which is now owned by A&K. Large tents -- very clean, well appointed - and luxury class by any standard. THere is a small swimming pool but hard to swim in because it is so small and has a lot of bees. The food is fabulous. There is a good waterhole with lots of... More

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Also Known As:
Sanctuary Swala Hotel Tarangire National Park
Sanctuary Swala Hotel
Address: P.O. Box 427 | Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Arusha Region > Tarangire National Park
Amenities:
Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 18 Speciality lodging in Tarangire National Park
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sanctuary Swala is located in an exceptionally private section of Tarangire National Park, offering visitors a luxurious and very exclusive safari experience. The camp, which has twelve tents, has recently been completely rebuilt to the highest eco-friendly standards. ... more   less 

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