Nestled in an exclusive pocket in the South-western corner of Tarangire National Park, in a beautiful acacia forest enclave at the edge of the gently rolling savannah, lies Swala.  This is an exceptionally private safari hideaway, with no other camps in the vicinity. This means that guests at Swala have access to private game viewing and wilderness luxury in an area unaffected by mass tourism.  Swala's nine luxury tents overlook a game-rich waterhole, which is the centre of constant wildlife activity with plains game, lion, leopard and elephant visiting at all hours. Perfect for a game-lover wishing to observe animals in their natural habitat.  Meals are taken in the comfortable dining tent, with full silver service, Pan-African cuisine and fine wines adding to the ‘country house under canvas’ ambience.  The hosts at Swala – personal tent attendant, safari guides and Maasai askaris accompany guests to the tents at night and enhance the experience with personalised service and local knowledge.  Private wooden decks at each of the luxury tents overlook the bush and the Tarangire River basin - famous for some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. it is also home to more than 300 species of birds, making it the perfect place for twitchers to enjoy a few days of bird watching.  Activities at Swala include safaris in Tarangire in open safari vehicles, bird-watching and escorted walking safaris. Trips to a nearby village are offered for an intimate, interactive introduction to the local culture - a perfect complement to an incredible African wildlife experience.