Olkeri Camp

Olkeri is the Maasai name for the leopard, one of the best-known residents of this stretch of wild country on the edge of Tarangire. The camp sits between seasonal rocky riverbeds, looking over a wooded valley of old-growth baobab and acacia, in an area known for its big herds of elephant and buffalo.

The centre of camp is the mess tent, with a lounge tent and an outdoor fire pit beside it. Meals are usually served at your own table, looking over the waterhole and mud bath where elephants, lions and plenty of other animals come to drink and wallow through the day. There is also a swimming pool with loungers, and Wi-Fi in the main area.

The tents

The eight tented suites stand on flat ground along well-kept paths, each reached by a few steps. They have teak floors with hand-woven rugs, a king-size bed, a writing desk, a sitting area and a large veranda, plus an en-suite bathroom with a hot shower and flush toilet. Two of the tents are linked by a short, lit boardwalk and sleep a family of up to five. Lighting and charging run on solar power around the clock.

Activities

Shared game drives are included. Because Randilen is a wildlife management area rather than a national park, you can also add night drives, guided walks, fly camping and visits to Maasai communities, as well as sundowners and bush brunches or dinners. Families with children under five need to book a private vehicle.

Good to know

The camp is open all year. It is unfenced and animals move freely through it, so guests are escorted to and from their tents after dark.