Accommodation: Tanzania

NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE

Voted one of the best hotels in the world, this unique lodge clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the largest and most perfect volcanic crater on Earth. Long and low, the lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines.

Linked by arched stone passages and timbered decks, its walls are decorated with stylized prehistoric cave paintings and lit by flaring torches. At the stone heart of the lodge burns a glowing fire, which is kept constantly alight. Decorated with cave paintings, the rooms are strung around the Crater rim. Each has its own rock- enclosed balcony, and all enjoy completely uninterrupted views of the volcanic amphitheater far below.

LAKE MANYARA SERENA LODGE

Standing high on the edge of a towering terracotta escarpment with panoramic views over the glittering alkaline waters of Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge offers a unique blend of tranquillity, wildlife discovery, and ornithological richness.

Grouped around a central ‘vanishing horizon' pool, this highly unusual lodge features a simple timbered reception area, built in traditional African style, which is accessed via a bridge over a small stream. Beyond reception, lies the central dining room, bar and veranda, below which lies the pool. Perched on the very edge of the cliffs, with stunning views over the lake is the pool bar and observation point. Dotted around the grounds, all with views over the lake, are a series of circular two-storey ‘rondavels', which house the rooms.
The Lodge is in Mto wa Mbu, Northern Tanzania, 130 kilometres from Arusha.
By road: transfers by road from Arusha take approximately 2 ½ hours.
By air: the airstrip is adjacent to the lodge and a ‘meet and greet' and transfer service is offered.

Highlights
A daily selection of morning and afternoon game drives around the Lake

Night game drives

Canoeing safaris on the tranquil and beautiful waters of the Lake

Boating trips around the Lake and its ecosystem

Visits to the villages of the Mbu Cultural Tourism Programme offering village walks (with lunch), bicycle tours and boating trips

High-action mountain biking around the Park and adjacent landscapes

Day trips to nearby Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park

Morning bird walks, wildlife talks, audio-visual presentations and talks on the heritage and traditions of the local tribes

SERENGETI SERENA SAFARI LODGE

Set high on the saddle of a tree-clad ridge, commanding panoramic views across the Serengeti, this lodge is the ultimate fusion of traditional African architecture and world-class style. Winner of numerous awards from the world travel press, it is perhaps the finest venue the Serengeti has to offer.

Centrally located adjacent to the famous Western Corridor and Grumeti River, the lodge has been designed to blend completely into the living landscape. A series of traditional domed ‘rondavels' are widely spaced throughout the grounds, which are cooled by groves of acacia trees and watered by sparkling streams. On the very edge of the ridge is a ‘vanishing horizon' pool, which looks out over the ‘endless plains' after which the Serengeti is named.
The Lodge is in the Serengeti National Park, 335 kms from Arusha.
By road: transfers by road from Arusha take approximately 8 to 10hours.
By air: the airstrip is adjacent to the lodge and a ‘meet and greet' and transfer service is offered.
HAll the members of ‘The Big Five’

Action-packed game drives and safari programme

A ringside seat at the annual migration of the wildebeest

Unique birdlife

Wildlife and wilderness talks nightly

Maasai dance and cultural displays
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