Tandala Tented Camps & Safaris Ltd. — Hotel in Iringa Region

As the title suggests this was our second visit to Tandala. It was so good on the first visit we just had to return again (and hopefully again.)||Booking was so easy. An eMail to Dionysia and it was arranged. Post Covid there were some different rules about payment etc., but all was done correctly. We arrived independently and after being greeted warmly Yannis had noted my wife's difficulty in getting out of the car and promptly and kindly allocated us a Land Rover for game drives which had easier access for us less agile folks.||The place was just as we remembered but being rainy season the grounds were more lush and beautifully green. Fewer animals needing the waterhole but there were still plenty around. Birdlife was plentiful too.||There is a small swimming pool by the main Lapa and as the outside dining area was not in use we ate breakfast and dinner in another small 'room'. I say room but it had no walls or windows and very homely.||Dionysia was away with family, as the season was ending but Yannis made the perfect friendly host.||Our tents are on stilts and quite roomy with a viewing platform outside and a large bed with storage area and a bathroom with all facilities en suite. One could and did lie awake and listen to the sounds of the African night. Lion, Hyena and Elephant rumblings.||Meals were very good, three courses were usual at dinner. Breakfast cooked to order each morning. We took packed lunches with us each day on game drives into the Park. The Camp is just 5km from the main gate so easily accessible. Our drivers/guides were very skilled and safe and knew where to find the wildlife. We saw Cheetah, Leopards and Lions and some of the friendliest Elephant I have ever met. Lots of young ones too and protective Aunties to guard them.||We had a wonderful four days and will certainly try our best to return before long.||Thank you Dionysia and Yanni, may you continue to prosper and...

October has to be one of the best times of the year to travel to Tanzania. Still in the dry season, but not overwhelmed with tourists, the Ruaha boasts the full complement of animals that one would want to meet on a photographic tour. Our accommodations in the bush allowed us to be up close and personal with flora and fauna of the Ruaha national park. In fact, a lion's roar and elephant calls may wake you from your sleep. But, have no fear, the camp's Masai guards walking with steathlike precision, patrol the perimeter to guard against unwanted intruders and all tents are elevated on stilts. |We absolutely loved the rustic feel of our tent and sinking into the soft leather seats of the great room/bar rounded out a long day on safari. ( the youngsters opted for the pool.) Our hosts, Dionysia and Yanni, a wonderful couple, provided all the comforts plus excellent meals. All staff members were exceptionally thoughtful, kind and helpful and thus all of our needs (plus laundry) were tended to. |Our guide, Damien, and driver Ibrahim superbly drove us through the Ruaha and were able to explain not only animal habits and habitats, but also were keen at spotting an unusual bird, common plant or land formation. ( I never realized that the Masai still use for medications those found in the bush. |Although the Tandala camp was our last stop on safari, it was by no means a lesser stop than the Serengeti or Ngorongoro. |Tandala tented camp is a little gem situated in the bush outside of Iringa and should be explored by those who want the feel of a "real" safari. We regret that we didn't spend extra time visiting but hope to extend our stay next time! Bravo to Dionysia, Yanni and the entire staff. We loved...

We were a group of 9 friends staying in Tandala Tented Camp for three nights from 2 to 5 October. To make this experience more special, the owners of Tandala, Dionysia and Yanni, had reserved the whole camp only for us and we were the only guests enjoying the beauty and hospitality of Tandala Tented Camp.|The camp is extremely beautiful, set up among baobab trees. The lounge area is 20 metres away from the water hole were dozens of elephants, kudus, impalas come for water many times per day. Food was abundant and most delicious. The tents were more than one can expect – spacious, comfortable with large terraces. |The game drives to Ruaha National Park were well organised, the open safari vehicles comfortable, reliable and, considering the hot temperature at day time, a big advantage to enjoy.|We were very happy we chose Ruaha National Park. We could admire nature and wild animals on our own. During the two game drive days, we met only several other safari vehicles in the park and watched an abundance of animals – lions, many herds of buffalos, elephants, many giraffes, kudus, impalas, a leopard and many more, and could watch from several metres distance. Many thanks to the guides and drivers of Tandala.|Our biggest gratitude to the owners Yanni and Dionysia . Your presence, your stories and the friendly hospitality we received in Tandala will never be forgotten.|We ordered the accommodation in Tandala by contacting them directly through...