Onsea House was founded in 2006 as a small but luxurious boutique hotel. From the beginning this establishment strived to bring greater comfort and better food than any other guesthouse or restaurant, with more personalized service than in a hotel and more privacy than a lodge resort.
Machweo Wellness Retreat & Fine Dining was opened next to Onsea House in 2011. Machweo brings an even more luxurious and tranquil environment while maintaining the same personal approach. All 9 new rooms offer top class amenities and a private balcony and have amazing views on sunset (‘machweo’ in Swahili) and Mount Meru.
Enjoy an amazing meal in our critically acclaimed restaurant by our star chef Axel and his team. Mixing local influences with classic French cuisine and only working with the best and freshest products, every bite and every sip will be an experience for your senses.
Machweo can be your home base for a safari or Kilimanjaro climb with beach holiday extension on Zanzibar, while supporting the iThemba Foundation Baraa Primary School project and other responsible tourism initiatives.
We believe Machweo to be the hidden gem you have been looking for: a refuge for those who enjoy the finer things in life.
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MachweoCredit: Wim Demessemaekersview from swimming pool
MachweoCredit: Wim Demessemaekersgarden view on garden cottages
ViewCredit: Wim DemessemaekersView from the Restaurant
ViewCredit: Wim Demessemaekerssunset view from the restaurant
MachweoSunset at the Restaurant
ViewOnsea House sunset view
Machweo honeymoon suiteCredit: Wim Demessemaekershoneymoon suite bedroom M2
Stay in one of our three lovely Honeymoon Suites. The sand colored walls and floors combine perfectly with the wooden tailor-made furniture and create a soothing atmosphere. Some African artifacts decorate each room in a subtle way. Every Honeymoon Suite has a private sitting area to take in the amazing view.
Each Honeymoon Suite is exquisitely furbished with four-poster beds, satellite TV, minibar, tea-making facilities, safe and complementary WIFI.
Stay in one of our 6 luxurious garden cottage suites. Each cottage contains amazing African art and is beautifully decorated to give each guest the most tranquil environment possible. Every cottage has a private terrace to enjoy the view on Mt. Meru and take in the African sunset.
Each cottage is exquisitely furbished with four-poster beds, satellite TV, minibar, tea-making facilities, safe and complementary WIFI.
These sunny rooms feature a private wooden balcony with a great swimming pool and garden view. They have a sitting and writing area and an en-suite bathroom with hot bath/shower and toilet. The extra shared terrace offers direct access to the swimming pool. The fully equipped living room and kitchen make this room ideal both for either short or long term stay with family or friends.
These two romantic rooms in safari colours have an excellent view from their private terrace with great sunset views. They both have en-suite bathrooms with hot bath/shower and toilet.
They have a lounge area on the private terrace and every room has a safe and free WiFi connection. Both rooms can be interconnected, making it a convenient room for all type of guests.
Two doube rooms and one twin room with an excellent view from the private terrace providing a great sunset. The family suite has an en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and toilet.
The suite has a private garden, relax area and garden bath tub.
A private living room is connecting the different rooms. Free WiFi is available in the family suite.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Facilities, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Relax in our Wellness area after an exhausting trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro or a bumpy safari trip. Get away from it all, pamper yourself in this pure haven of peace and quiet. Spoil your body and soul. Choose one of our treatments to boost your energy levels, refresh your mind and get rejuvenated from head to toe.
Machweo Wellness Retreat & Fine Dining offers the finest spa & wellness facilities including steam bath, sauna and additional separate swimming pool. You also have the possibility to book a yoga session. The practice of yoga gives strength, flexibility and balance of the body, mind and spirit, revealing inner radiance and connecting us to the divinity of the universe.
List of massages:
- Swedish Massage - Hot Stone Massage - Shiatsu Massage - Thai Massage - Sports Massage - Chocolate Massage - D-Stress Massage
This trip will take you to a local organic and Fair Trade coffee farm. As you walk through the plantations you will be educated on the entire coffee-processing. You'll enjoy a cup of coffee with the farmers while having a homemade Tanzanian lunch. You will also get the chance to visit the oldest church on Mt. Meru and to visit a local primary school.
Visit the Baraa Primary School project which we are supporting in collaboration with the iThemba Foundation.
The first part of your walk will submerge you in the local way of life, housing, social structure and agriculture of Tanzania. In the school your guide will be joined by a pupil and together they will tell you everything about a Tanzanian primary school and all past and future iThemba projects. You will see the brand new classrooms, sanitary block, kitchen and all the other infrastructure iThemba built for the school and will learn everything about the projects to ensure a greater quality of education and a higher quality of life. After that you will visit a local crafts shop, a daladala trip to the Banana Beer Factory and then a meal in a local restaurant. Your day ends with an unforgettable visit to the local market.
You will be taken to the slope of Mount Meru for an 8km walk through the Mount Meru forest, an old, thick forest with a magnitude of birds, Colobus monkeys and small antilopes. You will have lunch in a beautiful spot at the top of the waterfall where you have a stunning view over Arusha town.
The Duluti-tour takes you to the caldera lake where you can choose between a lake forest walk or a canoe-trip on the lake. What makes this trip so interesting is that, according to local beliefs, the lake hides many stories and is a popular place for worshipping.
Our local guide will show you the centre of Arusha. You will get a chance to visit the busy local market, see some beautiful African artifacts in the Cultural Heritage Museum or buy some local souvenirs at the Masai market.
Discover the local life in Tanzania through a beautiful walking tour. There are numerous options to get to know every part of the local environment.
- Meru Village Tour:
A local guide will take you to Tengeru where you get the chance of interacting with the villagers and learning about their culture and day-to-day habits.
- Visiting the pottery place:
This program takes you to the heart of a local industry. You'll get the chance of learning about - and participating in - the entire process of making clay pots.
- Flower farm tour:
If you fancy vibrant colors and smells, this tour is just right for you. We'll take you to both a local and an international flower farm where you'll get to know all there is about producing flowers.
- Masai Village tour:
About 30km along the Namanga-road is the village of Oldonyoshambu, a traditional Masai village in the middle of the Rift Valley. This trip promotes people-to-people tourism and encourages multicultural friendship.
Machweo Fine Dining
Dining at Machweo is a delight. In 2006, Belgian chef Axel Janssens started to create the “Onsea House” style: a fusion of what he learned in the Michelin starred restaurants during his career combined with local influences and ingredients. Five years later, in 2011, the restaurant moved to its current location at Machweo.
The food and service is best described as Brasserie style with an African touch. Mixing the best of both worlds, the traditional French cuisine and the wonderful creativity and inspiration of this continent. The pure taste and flavours of the freshest ingredients are dressed and presented in the best way: elegant and contemporary. And of course everything is home made, yes, even the bread and the ice-cream,…
For every dish on the menu we recommend a complementing wine. Alternatively, you can make your own choice out of an amazing selection of wines that you can find on our wine list.
Our chef Axel is not only a very experienced and creative chef, he is also a great teacher. Throughout the year we have vulnerable youth who take on the challenge of the kitchen and we see them develop and grow under Axel’s wings. We now have, in addition to Axel, a few very talented young people who can provide peer-training of (future) chefs. What they can offer you and/or your staff is on-site, needs-based training. For a few hours, a few days, a few sessions… we are flexible. Our team is specialized in food presentation, cooking with quality products, dietary-request-cooking and wine stewarding.
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Oliver's Camp | Tarangire National Park
Discover Africa, just as it should be. Oliver’s Camp – in the remote southern reaches of Tarangire National Park – has only ten beautifully appointed safari tents in a spectacular location close to the game-dense Silale Swamps and overlooking a flood plain of the Minyonyo Pools.
Oliver’s draws its inspiration from the trailblazing camps that pioneered the early days of safari. Offering guests direct access to the dense concentration of wildlife that are found in this remote region year-round, as well as the chance to enjoy walking safaris and fly camping. Oliver’s is intimate and personal, staffed by a world-class team that has worked together for many years to perfect a safari experience that guests consistently rank among their best.
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Oliver's Camp - Exterior bedroom view
Oliver's - Camp exterior with campfire and seating
Olivers - Twin set up
Oliver's - Sundowner on the room veranda
Oliver's Camp - Guest tent bedroom
Oliver's Camp - Double vanity
Oliver's Camp - Picnic lunch
Oliver's Camp - Scenery
Oliver's Camp - Sundowners by the campfire
Oliver's - Game drive with Elephants
Oliver's - Walking safari
Oliver's - Breakfast for two on the deck
Oliver's - Dinner for two on the deck
Oliver's - Cocktails with a view on the deck
Oliver's - Main deck at sunset
Oliver's - Private dinner for two - service
Oliver's - Guest enjoying cocktails on the deck
Oliver's - Scenic view from lower deck
Oliver's - Interior upstairs and downstairs
Oliver's - Relax and reading nook
Oliver's - Scenic view from upper deck
Oliver's - Sunset cocktails with guest on deck
Oliver's - Upstairs lounging area
Oliver's - Elephant herd
Oliver's - Leopard sleeping in a tree
Oliver's - Positive Impact Twende Porini kids about to go on their first game drive
Oliver's - Positive Impact Twende Porini. Lessons on wildlife in the area
Oliver's - Views of Tarangire
Oliver's - Scenic grass plains
Oliver's - Positive Impact_Twende Porini kids on safari learning about conservation
Oliver's - Zebra crossing with baobab trees
Oliver's Camp - Elephant viewing
Oliver's
There are ten luxury tents at Oliver's Camp in total. The tents have the option of being twins or doubles. There are two triple tents available on request. The tents all feature king-sized beds, en-suite bathrooms with a lovely outdoor shower, with views of the surrounding area. Fully plumbed running water and flush loos. Hot water is always available and provided by solar heaters. The tents at Oliver's have thatched roofs and private wooden decks with day beds.
Oliver's Camp features one family tent specifically designed to accommodate two adults and two children. Larger than the usual tents, the emphasis here is on creating enough space to accommodate a family without it feeling cramped. These tents have king-sized, double or single beds available for individual guest needs. There is a bathroom with flushable toilets and an outdoor shower looking onto the surrounding views.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary)
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Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah
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Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card, Room Service
With a reputation for fantastic guiding, Oliver’s game drives take you to the heart of the action every time. Drives are offered twice daily in the cooler mornings and evenings. Most of our game drives make are in an open game-viewing vehicle – this lets you sit at different levels and gives everyone a ‘window’ seat. Our open vehicles have power points where you can recharge your devices, and are fitted with fridges to keep your drinks deliciously frosty. We do also have a closed game-viewing vehicle that may be used if available which is fitted with a cooler box for chilled beverages. Private vehicles are available at an additional cost. (Note that families with children under 12 must book a private game-viewing vehicle.)
There’s also the opportunity to see some of Tanzania’s famous ‘nightlife’, with unforgettable night drives permitted within Tarangire.
Walking is the absolute speciality of Oliver's Camp. The privilege of walking in these natural areas gives you an exhilarating feeling of adventure. Although you'll usually get close to large mammals such as elephant, giraffe, buffalo or even lion, walking safaris are very safe. The experienced guides at Oliver's Camp and an armed national park ranger will accompany you on every walk. Walking safaris can take an hour or a whole morning or afternoon.
You’ll find Oliver’s Camp in the remote south-eastern reaches of the Tarangire National Park. It’s perfect for families with a longing for adventure. Oliver’s Camp can accommodate a family of up to 4 with children 5 years and over. Your family will stay in a comfortable tent with en suite facilities and an outside bucket shower. Game viewing at Oliver’s is excellent and includes game drives (night and day) and walking safaris in the company of superb guides.
Experience the best game viewing activity from a bird's view. (additional cost)
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 15
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
The Plantation Lodge’s location offers maximum safari enjoyment to visitors. It is situated close to the entrance of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Lake Manyara National Park, and just a short journey away from the Tarangire National Park and the Serengeti. The lodge features individually furnished rooms and suites with modern amenities for a comfortable stay. Dining options include a restaurant serving fine multi-course meals. Guests can unwind with a drink at the bar, relax in the garden and enjoy a dip in the pool.
Known for its superb locations during the Great Migration, Olakira Migration Camp also boasts beautiful stargazing tents with 270-degree views from your bed. Olakira immerses itself in the Great Migration, moving twice a year to follow the herds, ensuring a front-row seat to nature’s greatest spectacle. The nine spacious tents with en suite bathrooms and fully plumbed showers provide the perfect retreat after a day of adventure.
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Olakira Camp - Stargazing tent
Olakira Camp - Tent view from the lounge area
Olakira Camp - Family tent with en suite bathroom
Olakira Camp - Bed on wheels, rolled out to the stargazing tent extension
Olakira Camp - Bird
Olakira Camp - Bush breakfast with giraffes
Olakira Camp - Buffalo
Olakira Camp - Bush breakfast
Olakira Camp - Guest enjoying sundowners
Olakira Camp - Elephants
Olakira Camp - Hippos fighting
Olakira Camp - Landscape
Olakira Camp - Morning wake up call with freshly prepared coffee
Olakira Camp - The vegetable farm which supports our Northern Serengeti Camps
Olakira Camp - Vegetable garden
Olakira Camp - The Great Migration
Olakira Camp -Twende Porini on a game drive
Olakira Camp - Watching the milky way at night from the stargazing tent
Olakira Camp -The Great Migration river crossing
Olakira Camp - Wildebeest
Olakira - Family room, main bedroom looking down the corridor to the additional room
Olakira - Elephant in camp
Olakira - Mess tent
Olakira - Hot Air Balloon
Olakira - Wildebeest sunset
Olakira - Leopard
Olakira Migration Camp
Olakira’s nine tents offer a modern take on the vintage charm of East Africa. Each has a king-sized bed (twin beds are available) complete with rich linens, an under-cover veranda with comfortable chaise longue, and en-suite bathroom and dressing area with plumbed showers and flushing toilets.
Olakira Mobile Camp features 2 family or triple tents. These tents are spacious and have king sized, double and single beds to suit guests individual needs while staying at Olakira Camp. The tents also feature en-suite bathrooms, flushable toilets and plumbed showers. The tents also have incredible views of the surrounding landscape.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle Available
Room Facilities
Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card, Room Service (24 hours)
Wildlife viewing and bird watching game drives are offered twice per day. Experienced guides encourage guests to see and experience the Serengeti through their eyes, sharing a world of small and large wonders that only they truly know and understand. Guests can arrange full days in the bush with picnic lunches or shorter excursions returning to enjoy the tranquility of camp.
Balloon safaris are a romantic and evocative way of experiencing the wilderness of East Africa, as you silently fly over the plains teeming with herds of wildlife in the early morning. Typically, a balloon safari begins around 6 am and lasts for around 1-2 hours. Balloon safaris (additional cost) take off from designated sites in the nearby Ndutu Area. The safari is followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush, a fitting end to a memorable flight in the wild. (At an additional cost)
Experience the wild while being able to give back to the community and experience the true life of the Tanzania inhabitants.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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Mobile Camp
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 9
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife