Andy and Linda travelled to Tanzania over the festive period, spending half their time on safari in the northern parks (Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the southern plains of the Serengeti National Park), before heading to Zanzibar to relax in luxury at Matemwe Main and Retreat Lodge.
This intimate mobile camp, which moves between three locations in the Serengeti National Park, offers a private and authentic safari experience. Whilst mobile camps ensure a prime location for seeing the wildebeest herds, the main draw to staying in Legendary Serengeti Mobile Camp is that each party are guaranteed their own private vehicle and driver/guide.
Located just outside the bustling town of Arusha, the Rivertrees Country Inn is a charming property that was once an old coffee farm. The setting is delightfully picturesque. The cottages overlook River Usa, the colourful gardens are maintained perfectly and when the skies are clear, Africa’s largest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, is a view like no other!
Located in the northern area of Ruaha National Park, Kigelia is an intimate safari camp, offering beautifully rustic yet luxurious accommodation… everything you’d expect from a Nomad camp! With only six tents sat along the banks of the Sand River, the camp ensures a peaceful and idyllic stay after a day of exhilarating game viewing in the park.
The Africa Amini Maasai Lodge is run entirely by Maasai people from the local community and is truly one its kind in Tanzania, and all of Africa!
Opening its doors in February 2017, Katambuga House is a relatively new property in Arusha, sat in a desirable location among the coffee estates. The house and the rooms itself, which can host up to 14 guests, feels cosy and welcoming – the perfect environment for a night’s stay before or after your safari.
Located on the island of Pemba, Manta Resort is a remote and luxurious hotel, famed for its underwater room that allows guests to enjoy the marine life of the Indian Ocean from the comfort of their bed! The Manta Resort offers a variety of activities that take advantage of the world-famous diving off Pemba’s shores and the much smaller numbers of tourists.
Meaning ‘slowly’ in Swahili, Pole Pole is the perfect retreat for those looking for exactly that – to enjoy the slow and relaxed pace of life!
Sat on the west coast of Mafia Island, Butiama Beach is a simple beach lodge with a beautiful beach and a relaxed atmosphere. With 13 comfortable bungalows, all facing the sandy white beach and the glistening Indian Ocean, Butiama Beach is the perfect casual beachfront retreat to relax and unwind, especially if you have just been on an exciting safari!
Meaning ‘big cats’ in Swahili, Namiri Plains Camp is the perfect place to see the wild predators of the Serengeti. The area (sat on the eastern border of the Serengeti) was previously a cheetah conservation and today, not only is it regarded one of the most densely populated cheetah regions in East Africa, but the other predators are often seen on game drives too.
