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Tloma Lodge
- byscarfacepride
- - April 19, 2023
Tloma Lodge has been built on the foothills of the highlands of Ngorongoro, a small and exclusive lodge with 24 small cottages built in colonial style and 12 rooms overlooking the garden in the main building. The excellent location of Tloma on the top of a valley offers fantastic views over a coffee plantation and the walls of the Ngorongoro cráter which can be enjoyed from the private terraces of the rooms.
The gardens, full of flowers and bushes, are particularly attractive, although guests find it difficult to choose between a walk around the gardens or relax around the heated pool.
Ngorongoro Farm House
- byGeetika Malhotra
- - April 19, 2023
Overview About Ngorongoro Farm House
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Farm House is a charming and exclusive retreat built on a sprawling 500-acre coffee plantation. This luxurious lodge offers an authentic Tanzanian experience, seamlessly blending comfort with the rustic charm of colonial-era farms. It’s an ideal stop-off during a safari on the Northern Circuit of Tanzania, offering convenient access to the Ngorongoro Crater and a variety of unique excursions.
Facilities and other details about Ngorongoro Farm House
- Dining: Ngorongoro Farm House is committed to sustainability and farm-to-table dining.
- The restaurant serves market-style dishes made with fresh, organic produce grown on the farm.
- Guests can enjoy meals in the restaurant, on the terrace with views of the Oldeani Volcano, or in a private setting.
- A complimentary breakfast and welcome drink are included, with options for special diets available.
- Delicious picnic lunches are prepared for you to enjoy during your full-day safari.
- Spa and Wellness: After a day of exploration, guests can indulge in a range of rejuvenating massages, including full-body, head massages, manicures, and pedicures.
- Swimming Pool: The outdoor swimming pool offers a refreshing escape with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. It’s an ideal spot for relaxation and soaking in the beauty of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
- Souvenir Shop: Explore the on-site souvenir shop, offering unique mementos and local crafts to remember your stay.
- Wi-Fi Service: Stay connected with our complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your stay.
- Payment: We accept all major credit cards for a seamless payment experience.
- Power: Enjoy uninterrupted power with our 24-hour electricity service. The Lodge is powered by environmentally friendly electricity generated through solar panels, with a backup generator in place for added reliability.
- Accessibility: The lodge is wheelchair accessible and suitable for guests with special needs. For specific requirements, it’s recommended to inquire in advance.
- Additional facilities: Free parking, laundry service, banquet room, BBQ facilities, secured parking.
Additional Information:
- Open year-round.
- Ngorongoro Farm House welcomes families with children. The lodge offers various room configurations, including interconnected rooms for families.
- Check-in is at 12:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM.
- Eco-friendly
Services
- Farm and Coffee Plantation Walk: Take a guided tour of the farm and coffee plantation to learn about the organic farming practices and the journey of coffee from plant to cup. This walk is a relaxing way to enjoy the scenic surroundings and immerse yourself in the farm’s daily activities.
- Cultural Visits: Engage with local communities through organized cultural visits. Experience the rich heritage of the area and connect with the people who call this region home.
- Sundowners and Al Fresco Dining: End your day with a sundowner in the beautiful landscape, accompanied by cocktails and appetizers. Dinner can also be served on the terrace deck, providing a delightful al fresco dining experience under the African sky.
- Walking safaris: Enjoy activities like trekking safaris to the volcano or embarking on excursions to Lake Eyasi in the Rift Valley, where the Hadzabe tribe still calls home.
- Guided walks in the Ngorongoro Conservation area: The lodge offers guided walks providing an immersive experience to explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
What can be expected:
- Wildlife and surroundings: The area is home to a diverse range of animals, including elephants, lions, zebras, and a variety of bird species. The lodge’s proximity to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most renowned natural wonders, makes it an excellent base for exploring the wildlife and landscapes of Northern Tanzania.
- Cultural encounters: You also have the incredible opportunity to visit the Hazabe and Datoga tribes in the Lake Eyasi region.
Seasonal Weather:
Guests visiting the lodge can expect an average temperature of around 20ºC, providing a comfortable climate year-round. The temperatures typically range between 10ºC and 30ºC, so it’s wise to pack for varying conditions.
- Dry season: The dry season runs from June to October, offering clear skies and minimal rainfall, perfect for outdoor activities and safaris.
- Wet season: Conversely, the wet season spans from November to May, when the area experiences occasional showers, refreshing the landscape and bringing lush greenery.
Whether in the dry or wet season, the lodge provides a welcoming atmosphere with weather suiting various preferences.
Room type
- Chalet-Style Rooms: The lodge features 52 chalet-type rooms, each situated at ground level with private terraces or balconies overlooking lush gardens or the expansive coffee plantation.
- The Standard Room comfortably accommodates 2 to 3 guests, offering a cozy and intimate stay.
- The Interconnected Rooms are ideal for groups, with the ability to host 3 to 5 guests, providing both space and privacy.
- The Suite Room is designed for two guests, perfect for a luxurious and relaxing experience.
- The Quadruple Room is tailored for families or small groups, with ample space for up to 4 guests.
- The family suite features two separate rooms connected by an adjoining door.
- All rooms are designed with ample space and comfort in mind, featuring hand-plaited thatched rooftops, colonial interiors, luxury beddings, en-suite bathrooms with showers, and modern amenities such as mosquito nets, tea and coffee-making facilities, and safes.
Mbweha Safari Camp
- byscarfacepride
- - December 27, 2022
Tucked away in the spectacular Great Rift Valley on the private 6400 acre Congreve Conservancy bordering Lake Nakuru National Park. The splendor of the destination is the driving force of Mbweha Camp, together with a commitment to environment.
10 Rustic lava-stone cottages with thatched roofs are surrounded by euphorbia candelabra, yellow barked acacia and other indigenous trees. Being situated outside a National Park allows many activities, including walking, mountain biking, and night game drives. A stunning property equipped with outdoor swimming pool, spa room and plenty activities to explore around the property.
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
- byAarvind Reddy
- - December 27, 2022
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is set along “the Lion Hill” in Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya. Concealing its remote location amidst Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, the safari lodge offers the most scenic and spectacular views of the Lake and the National Park from its 67 chalet style rooms, all with terraces and a sense of calm and relaxation provided by its classic aesthetic and timeless design. Beyond the stunning views and amazing wildlife, Lion Hill offers great food, a panoramic bar Terrace, organic gardens, a swimming pool and a spa.
Guests can enjoy country-style dining at the flamingo restaurant or if you like, the chef can set up something special under one of the beautiful acacia trees where one can enjoy lunch with an unobstructed view of the lake. The rift valley bar is just the right spot for that magical sundowner. Cultural dancers delight visitors with their enchanting dancing every night. An inviting swimming pool & sauna facility are also available. Guests can also enjoy outdoor massage treatments with the calming sounds of chirping birds.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- byscarfacepride
- - December 27, 2022
Discover the Kenya safari of your dreams, a vast, gently rolling landscape of acacia-specked grasslands darkened by migrating wildebeest herds. Mara Serena Safari Lodge offers a setting matched by few other hotels in the world: perched high on a bush-cloaked hill with sweeping views of the savannah and the meandering shoreline of the Mara River.
The lodge is designed in the style of a traditional Masai Manyatta while offering every modern comfort. Neatly arranged rows of rooms and suites are positioned to offer uninterrupted river views from private balconies. Equally breathtaking sight lines can be enjoyed from the restaurant and bar and rock-enclosed swimming pool. Savour superb chef-prepared cuisine in the restaurant with unforgettable “Bush Dining” and “Sundowner” experiences. Rediscover how special family time can be with game drives, breakfasts by the hippo pool and visits to an authentic Masai village. From savannah to spa, experience Africa in all its wild grandeur at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Emboo River Camp
- byscarfacepride
- - December 27, 2022
Hidden in a forest along a river, Emboo River is positioned in the heart of Kenya’s Masai Mara. It is the perfect spot to explore this spectacular ecosystem and spot all its wildlife. There are animals roaming all around the lodge and sometimes even within Emboo River.
The intimate guest tents offer river and nature views from the floor to ceiling tent openings. A niche space with six river rooms & 2 river suites, offers an eclectic experience amidst the lap of nature. Emboo River is working fully on solar power, which is powering the electric safari vehicles! The camp also harvests and recycles all water, which is a valuable resource in the Masai Mara. This has reduced water consumption by 90%! Emboo River camp is the first carbon-neutral camp in Masai Mara, fulfilling its promise to nature.
Elephant Bedroom Camp
- byscarfacepride
- - December 27, 2022
Elephant Bedroom Camp offers luxury in a setting of breathtaking beauty. It is set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and shaded by Doum palms and other trees that make up this green belt of riverine forest in Samburu National Reserve. It has intimate tented camps with simplistic elegance, luxury and style providing an astonishing safari experience.
The 14 spacious tents have rustic and colorful African touches, offering all the comforts: including a private plunge pool on the deck, hot and cold running water. The lounge and dining area are decorated with vibrant safari style, its soft intimate lighting assuring that this is the ultimate place to relax in between exciting game drives. Elephants, monkeys, impalas are amongst the camp’s many regular wild visitors, whilst Samburu National Reserve has a good number of lions and leopards and offers the opportunity to see many species endemic to northern Kenya.
Ol Tukai
- byscarfacepride
- - December 27, 2022
Ol Tukai Lodge is renowned for having one of the best spots in the world to watch elephants. It is set at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world and Africa’s tallest mountain. It is situated right in the heart of Amboseli National Park, one of East Africa’s captivating wildlife parks, with the eastern part of the lodge being home to several elephant families. Writers have described Ol Tukai as “the Home for the Gods!”
It was not until 1996 that the lodge opened its doors. It is designed to take full advantage of its rare environment. The endless plains dominate one side while the other is lavished with a forest of indigenous acacia trees.
The Lodge with its African style, wide-open and manicured lawns blends into its surroundings. Facilities include conference rooms, beauty spa, art boutique and an attractive multi denomination chapel for the most unique park weddings.
Eagle View
- byscarfacepride
- - December 27, 2022
Perched atop a natural hilltop, this astonishing luxury eco-camp is located within Naibosho Conservancy – a highly acclaimed model for nature conservation management. Eagle View overlooks a natural waterhole, which is frequented throughout the day by wild animals such as elephants, giraffes, and antelopes. With more than seventy identified lions Naibosho has one of the highest lion densities, making the odds of spotting a lion practically unmatchable.
Eagle View has nine Double Viewpoint Tents built on elevated platforms. Each tent offers raised canvas ceilings for a spacious feeling. Each tent has a private bathroom area featuring toilets and two showers, one inside and one open-air ‘safari shower’. All rooms have a private elevated viewing deck offering exceptional views of Naibosho Conservancy.