Osunyai Lamarkau Tarangire- Hunter// Mawio Camp
Tarangire National Park, wilderness zone, Tanzania
- 22 guests
- 10 bedrooms
- 10 beds
- 10 bathrooms
Mawio sits facing the rising sun on the edge of the wilderness zone in Tarangire National Park, the most remote accommodation within the park itself. Thanks to its east-facing position, the camp affords a spectacular start to each day, with a procession of wildlife meandering in front of camp as the first light catches the plains.
Far from the main safari circuit, Mawio offers seclusion, sweeping views and a truly wild setting. Its flexible layout of ten ensuite tents is designed to host either one large group or be split into two fully private camps, each with its own mess and facilities, ensuring complete exclusivity and privacy at all times.
Amenities
Living Spaces
The main mess and lounge tents are the social heart of camp, offering peaceful, considered spaces between game drives, with uninterrupted views across the plains. Comfortable seating, soft furnishings and curated detailing give the camp the warmth of a private retreat in the wildest of settings.
Bedrooms & Laundry
Ten generously sized safari tents, each fully ensuite, with quality linens, soft lamplight and the gentle canvas walls that have defined African safaris for a century. The two family tents are configured for shared use, ideal for families travelling with children or older companions. Laundry service is included as part of the camp's full hospitality offering.
Kitchen & Dining
Meals are prepared by the resident chef and served in the main dining tent or al fresco beneath the acacias. Bush breakfasts, sundowner stops and private dining experiences out on the plains can be arranged on request. Menus celebrate fresh, considered cooking in the wildest of settings, with dietary requirements happily accommodated.
Bathrooms
Every tent features its own ensuite bathroom, fitted with quality fixtures, plush towelling and the considered details that distinguish a true safari camp.
Entertainment
The plains themselves are the camp's greatest entertainment, with wildlife visible from the verandas and the main mess tent. Evenings centre on the fire pit beneath one of Africa's clearest night skies. For the more adventurous, star bed camping and small fly-camp overnight sleep-outs can be arranged.
Heating & Cooling
Tents are designed for the climate of the Tarangire region, with canvas construction, mesh windows and natural ventilation. Hot water bottles and warm blankets are provided for cooler nights.
Internet & Office
Wi-Fi available in the main areas, allowing guests to stay in touch when needed. The camp's remote setting is designed for genuine disconnection.
Location Features
Set on the edge of Tarangire's wilderness zone, far from the main safari circuit, Mawio is the most remote accommodation within the park. The east-facing position delivers a daily theatre of sunrises, with elephant and buffalo herds often passing in front of camp in the early light. Far-reaching views, untouched bush and the rhythms of a genuinely wild place.
Outdoor Spaces
Open verandas in front of each tent invite long, slow afternoons watching the plains. A central fire pit anchors the camp after dark, with sundowner spots positioned to make the most of the spectacular Tarangire skies.
Parking
Open 4WD safari vehicles are based at camp throughout your stay.
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Essential Information
Home Policies
Bookings are taken on an exclusive-use basis only. The camp is open year-round. Minimum stay applies. Children are welcome; please discuss minimum ages with your safari advisor.
Location & Getting Around
The camp is accessed via light aircraft transfer to a Tarangire airstrip, followed by a game drive transfer to camp with the resident guiding team. Charter flights from Arusha, Kilimanjaro and other Tanzanian airstrips are easily arranged. All game viewing is conducted in open 4WD vehicles led by experienced guides.
House Rules
The wilderness setting demands respect for both wildlife and fellow guests. A guide or member of staff will accompany guests between tents and main areas after dark, in keeping with safari camp protocol. All walking activities are accompanied by an armed ranger.
Experiences Nearby
Wildlife: Game drives in open 4WD vehicles, with prime access to Tarangire's celebrated elephant and buffalo herds, plus lion, leopard, cheetah and exceptional resident plains game.
On foot: Guided game walks accompanied by an armed ranger, offering a slower, closer look at the bush and its smaller details.
After dark: Night game drives reveal a different cast of characters, from honey badger and civet to leopard, bushbaby and aardwolf.
Adventure sleep-outs: Star bed camping under the open sky, and small fly-camp overnights for the more adventurous, all led by the camp's experienced guiding team.
Birding: Tarangire is one of East Africa's premier birding destinations, with several hundred recorded species and dramatic green season migrations.
Cultural experiences: Visits to local Maasai and Datoga communities can be arranged on request, offering a glimpse into the cultures that have shared these landscapes for generations.
Concierge services available on request: private guide, bush dining experiences, photographic safaris, balloon flights and bespoke add-ons across Tanzania.
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