Name: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Address: Tarangire National Park Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, 1111, Tanzania
Rating: 8

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Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Tarangire National Park

We have stayed at this SOPA lodge many times, and it always feels the same.  The lodge is devoid of glitz and glamor. Instead,  it offers a place that is a welcoming place, good for relaxing and resting between game drives and long journeys.  The staff are very friendly and they remember us each time we return. The rooms are spacious and quite elegantly decorated, each with a balcony overlooking the pool and the hillside dotted with baobab trees. The buffet-style meals are very generous and varies, with the actual quality of the food being superior. A highlight of our stay is the buffet lunch served poolside, a delicious feast of salads and grilled meats with vegetables, and desserts. The main dining room is large and spacious, and the lounge areas are extensive, meaning that one can always find a quiet corner if you desire to. We have stayed at more expensive, "exclusive" lodges in the area, but we actually prefer this SOPA lodge for all of the reasons stated above.  Give it a try, you'll like it too.

Welcoming safari lodge

What a spectacular hotel. It is an oasis in the middle of the amazing Tarangire National park. All starts with the rural gate and the welcoming by Dik-Dik, monkeys and Hyraxes. The lobby is very spacious and made with eco materials, amazing wood carvings. It is an open concept with windows everywhere where one can see the elephants, buffalos and all sort animals approaching the water hole located behind and the waterfall under the building. Obviously, there are signs outside warning people to don’t cross to avoid encounter with animals. There is a bar, a free coffee/tea area and the pool is very welcoming. There are several instructions to follow, for example the times when hot water will be available and the fact that no one should be walking at night by themselves without a proper security escort, and also to keep door always closed because the monkeys and other animals will try to get in the rooms.  There are whistles in all the rooms in case of emergency and there are plenty of guards outside the rooms, ready to help and walk people back and forth. Internet is available only by the pool and at the main lobby building. The beds had a mosquito net, and the rooms have a balcony with a window facing the wilderness. The mealtimes were the most fun and plentiful. We ate BBQ by the pool and breakfast and dinner at the main building where there was a singing performance and got to meet exceptional singers like Margaret.  I wish I remember everyone's names, but Goodluck and the bartenders were also very friendly with us. They also prepare for us a BBQ lunch outside the property, which was amazing!

An oasis in the middle of the Tarangire National Park

We arrived at lunchtime and so went quickly to our room and then to lunch .
Lunch was BBQ served around the pool lovely setting with plenty of shade.
We were greeted by a very friendly member of staff I think her name was Margaret but not sure, she also sang in the evening at dinner and she’s got an amazing voice, the staff put on a fantastic performance at dinner it really was wonderful , the staff seem to be very happy.
Our room was basic but fine for us, we stayed just the one night.
There were plenty of choices at both breakfast and dinner you certainly don’t go hungry 
We enjoyed our stay and the National park 

Nice lodge 

Nice welcome after bumpy journey in, great game viewing around. Comfortable ,well appointed rooms with everything you could need. Good showers, comfy beds. Lovely food in restaurant. Good pool, great sunset views.nice packed lunch provided for onward trip.

Bit of luxury in the bush

The hotel was expensive but few good amenities. No internet in rooms. No bottled water in room. Charges for water in buffet breakfast  and dinner. Shame on them. They are trying to rip all foreigners. They need better service for a exceptional location and views. Rooms were pathetic 

Lost in jungle but nothing exceptional. Poor service. Charges fir water

Hello, after a good day of safari of discoveries and wonders a very nice break swimming pool (shallow) welcome excellent spacious room the small disadvantage the toilets are in the bathroom dinner and breakfast excellent and preparation of the lunch box for noon little musical attention in the evening with the staff.excellent wifi at the reception/bar elsewhere it is very difficult very good step the excellent while we eat dinner the mosquito curtains close as by enchantment the bed is ready with flowers what lovely attention of the staff thank you for everything very soon

In full reserve

Apart from the frame or this lodge that was built, it's miserable for the asking price. No service... and at the pool, don't expect to drink anything, everything is closed, and deserted by the staff. The rooms are any kind, in short I've known better in Tanzania. Even the baobab doesn't feel good...

Is anyone there?

It's a beautiful structure, very characteristic and carefully cared for in the smallest detail! Waking up in the morning with elephants is something exciting and priceless! The food was always great, a wide choice even for drinks. A thank you goes to all the staff, who with a greeting and a smile make you feel right at home!

A little paradise

It's a structure inside Taranghire where you can enjoy a breathtaking sunset from the large balcony and glass window of the bar and restaurant. High quality food and attentive chef to customer feedback. Careful, professional and very kind staff. Clean and spacious rooms. We know it will be completely renovated next spring to become even more charming. We'll be back next summer to stay at least 2 nights and enjoy the pool. Absolutely recommended.

Within the Taranghire

Beautiful structure inside Tarangire Park. The lounge and the restaurant room alone are worth the trip, with a beautiful terrace overlooking the park and from which to admire the animals sipping an aperitif. The rooms are large and clean, the swimming pool is not to say wonderful. Being beautiful in the middle of a natural park the warm water is guaranteed from 6 to 10, both in the morning and in the evening, and wifi is only in the common areas: but on the other hand the area is definitely remote and this is also its charm!

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