Sasakwa Lodge is a flagship lodge set high on a hill above the rolling plains of the Serengeti. With tremendous views over the Sasakwa plains it combines elegant architecture and furnishings reminiscent of the early 1920's. Sweeping verandas, beautifully appointed drawing rooms, fine antiques and works of art at Sasakwa reflect the style of a bygone era.Enjoy superb cuisine in the beautiful dining room. Shimmering silver candelabras, crystal glasses and fine china vie for positions of excellence against the mighty backdrop of the African bush. Afternoon tea is served in the drawing room and pre-dinner drinks may be enjoyed in the romantic bar and lounge area. A game of billiards might be just the thing while enjoying a night cap of a fine cognac or rare liqueur. The lodge is built in the grand style of an English manor home and comprises seven suites, ranging in size from one to four bedrooms. Each air-conditioned suite features a bedroom, lounge with fireplace and veranda with your own spotting scope. En suite bathrooms have both bath and shower and comfortable dressing area. Each cottage has a heated infinity plunge pool, includes direct dial telephone facilities and have wireless internet access.
Matemwe Lodge is perched on a coral rock outcrop overlooking a white sandy beach gently sloping into the Indian Ocean. Adjacent to the lodge, the corals surrounding the Mnemba Atoll offer superb diving and snorkeling. Fresh seafood, refreshing cocktails and relaxing massages are just some elements of the laid-back daily routines of Matemwe’s guests.
Situated on the breathtaking southeastern Zanzibar coast, Zawadi Hotel offers an intimate retreat with nine tastefully designed villas. This boutique hotel is perched atop a cliff, offering spectacular Indian Ocean views. Whether enjoying the pristine beach or relaxing by the infinity pool, every moment feels luxurious. Designed in an elegant laid back beach style, Zawadi is relaxed luxury at its best, at on one of the most coveted locations on the island of Zanzibar.At the center of the property the cliff recedes, creating a cove with a pristine white sandy beach which at low tide extends as far as the eye can see. Guests can enjoy swimming in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean throughout the day and snorkelling straight from the beach.Located on the south east coast of Zanzibar just 60 minutes from the airport, Zawadi offers guests accommodation in 100 sqm villas with en-suite bathrooms and a spacious terrace directly overlooking the ocean. With a relaxed atmosphere and understated elegant beach décor, it offers guests an all-inclusive stay with the very best cuisine and personalised service.
Beho Beho was the first camp in The Selous Game Reserve to be sited in its cooler highlands. Here it enjoys 'cooling breezes' from which it derives its name. Designated a private camp, it has fiercely protected its individuality and privileged location. It is one of the most magical places to visit in safari Africa.Beho Beho is not really a camp in the true sense of the word. It has individual bandas built of stone, with palm-leaf thatched roofs. Therefore it is not the tented accommodation often associated with a camp. Nor is it a safari lodge either, as it has only eight bandas, four on one side of the main house and four on the other. Think of Beho Beho as a home, a very private home situated in the middle of the African bush.Owned by the Bailey family for over forty years, they now share their "home in the bush". A fortunate few are able to share their enjoyment of Beho Beho, one of their favourite places in the world.
The Palms is the ultimate getaway retreat providing a stunning recluse for the discerning traveler. Six private villas are beautifully designed creating an atmosphere of relaxed, understated elegance with the most personal attention. It is a sanctuary for those in search of tranquility. A place to stimulate the senses and to experience the very best of the magical island of Zanzibar.
Breezes Beach Club and Spa, Zanzibar is an great choice for those seeking a romantic getaway and quality resort. The resort is set among beautiful gardens on a peaceful beach. Located on the East Coast of the island, it is about an hour away from Stone Town.The lodge is known for its attention to detail. It features intimate and private dining, beautiful Zanzibar decor with stunning carvings, glistening brass and rich fabrics. Breezes manages to create an elegant atmosphere.As is the case for nearly all of Zanzibar apart from some areas up North - Nungwi and kendwa, at low tide the water becomes shallow and it is possible to walk quite far out into the ocean. Low tide ideal for going on an excursion to see parts of the island, join a spice tour, visit Stone Town or head out on a boat trip. You can also just relax by the pool at the hotel.We use Breezes often for guests, especially families, who may not want to spend too much on luxury accommodation. Service is great and the location is good. Most guests opt for the Deluxe rooms staying on Half Board Basis, but you can also select the Standard rooms set further back on the property or a Suite if you want something of a slightly higher standard.
A new look for andBeyond’s Mnemba Island is now reality and guests can once again visit this island paradise. A complete refurbishment took place during 2024 and ll guest areas and bandas have been upgraded, the island’s dive centres renovated, and solar power implemented throughout.Exclusive yet unpretentious, Mnemba Island is an award-winning private beach paradise just off the northeast coast of Zanzibar. Ten beachside bandas overlook a pristine coral reef (a scuba diver’s delight) at this romantic, private hideaway. From snorkelling, swimming and kayaking, to massages on the beach and simply doing nothing at all, andBeyond Mnemba has something for everyone.
Located on a major migration corridor in a spectacular location in the heart of the Serengeti, Dunia Camp offers easy access to the scenic Moru Kopjes and game-rich Seronera region. Big cats and rhino are plentiful and the Great Migration virtually passes through camp twice a year. Sunrise hot-air balloon safaris also provide a memorable way to experience this famous corner of the Serengeti.
Set in the remote southern reaches of Tarangire National Park and within easy reach of the Silale swamps, Oliver’s Camp is an echo of the early days of East African safaris. Alongside Oliver’s ten ensuite tents, Little Oliver’s offers a more intimate safari with just five exclusive tents. Both camps are perfect for those searching for genuine experiences in the unique, baobab-filled landscape.
The 8 tented camp is set high in the Ngorongoro Highlands on the slopes of the Olmoti Volcano. The are views of the Gol Mountains in the North and Empakaai Crater in the East. The Highlands offers a comfortable and stylish high-altitude retreat in dome shaped tents, inspired by the Maasai bomas dotting the surrounding highlands. The eight large tents have en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and plumbed showers. Snug beds and a wood burning stove keep guests warm on even the coldest nights. The main area offers both sunrise views from the dining area, as well as sunset views from the bar/ lounge and a large inside fire place to ensure the safari feeling of a camp fire even when the temperature outside is too cold to sit out.
Sayari Camp is a spectacular 15-tent camp near the Mara River in northern Serengeti National Park. Sayari Camp has 2 parts, one with 9 tents and one with 6 tents. Both wings have a separate mess and dining area to ensure intimacy and personal service. The entire camp or either wing can be booked exclusively.Sayari is one of Asilia Africa's many camps that are spread out between Tanzania and Kenya. These include properties in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Ruaha & Usangu Flats, Nyerere and Rubondo in Tanzania and The Mara Main Reserve and Mara Naboisho Conservancy in the Mara ecosystem along with Ol Pejeta in the Laikipia region of Kenya. Having such a wide range of properties means that there are further savings to be had when spending multiple nights with this company. One of their best offers is free transport and flights if you spend 7 nights or more in a combination of their camps.If you are looking for that extra touch of refinement along with some unique specials such as their own home-brewery, its hard to beat Sayari. But there is a further refinement which actually works out very competitively priced and that is to stay at the new Sayari Retreat, comprised of 2 self contained units with private 4x4 and guide, their own private lounge and chefs and a shared pool between the two units. Each of the two Sayari retreat units has 2 bedrooms aimed at 4 persons, but there is space for an additional 2 persons. Sayari retreats have a fixed price per unit, with up to 6 persons in each.
Sand Rivers Selous is perched right on the banks of the Rufiji River. All the main areas and rooms have superb river views. It was the first safari lodge to open in the Selous Game Reserve and as such, had the pick of locations. It’s really rather special in an area that is far away from the main hub of the park where you will hardly see another soul.Sand Rivers Selous has just 8 stone and thatched cottages, all are open-fronted and raised on decks overlooking the river. There are 5 Riverside rooms - with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, flush toilets and powerful showers - and 3 Hillside Suites. The Suites have all the above, but a large living space and a small plunge pool.
A grove of Kigelia (Sausage Tree) is home to this simple but comfortable tented camp. Ruaha National Park has to be one of the most scenic in Tanzania. It has acres upon acres of baobab studded plains, sweeping sand rivers, swathes of woodland and seemingly impossible balancing granite boulders, all surrounded by seriously impressive game populations. Kigelia Ruaha sits right in the middle of it all, flanked by ancient baobab forests and overlooking the dry river bed of the Ifuguru River. Ruaha surprisingly is relatively undiscovered and receives far fewer visitors than its more famous counterparts in the north of the country. So, on safari out here you have it almost all to yourself.
Kiba Point is a exclusive-use lodge for up to 10 persons situated just down river from Sand Rivers Selous. One of the greatest privileges here is to be properly left alone in nature. Kiba Point is a private hideaway for families and friends, with just four suites reclining by the Rufiji River. With a private guide and camp staff, the freedom to explore the Selous is all there for the taking, on your timetable and your terms.Price shown is per adult based on a group of 4 persons. Extra charge applies for each extra guest, with a limit of 10. Ask for a quotation based on group size.Perched on the banks of the Rufiji River, all main areas and rooms have superb river views. Richard Bonham had the pick of locations when he chose this place – we think you’ll agree it’s really rather special.
Chat with a Chimp at Greystoke Mahale
Greystoke Mahale has won the Best Location in Africa award at the Safari Awards for 2017. Greystoke sits deep within the Mahale Mountains National Park, on the edge of the second deepest lake in the world - Lake Tanganyika. Nestled between the gin-clear water of the lake, and the tumbling forests sits our extraordinary castaway lodge. There are absolutely no roads here, and virtually no other people. That is what being in Mahale is all about. This really is the edge of the world and the ultimate in remote wilderness.The main reason for making the journey down to Mahale is to see the chimpanzees. Mahale is home to one of the largest populations of wild chimps with access to a habituated community known as the M Group. A team of Japanese researchers have worked in these mountains studying the chimps for over 50 years, and the guides and their families have played a part in their work for decades. All of our camp guides have had a member of their family involved with the chimps since they were young, and they gladly followed in their footsteps. There is nothing the guides don’t know about the characters, politics and intricacies of this fascinating community and they bring it to life with an extraordinary passion. There is no one else you should meet these chimps with.
