Tanzania Northern adventurer

Once an old coffee estate, Rivertrees is now a charming country inn nestled in abundant foliage with the Usa River flowing by. Set in the foothills of Mt Meru, conveniently close to Kilimanjaro International Airport and a short drive to Arusha, its location proffers a wealth of natural wonders to explore. Comprising the original Farm House, an elegant River House, luxurious River Cottages and several beautifully appointed Garden Rooms, it also serves delicious garden-fresh cuisine in its stunningly set restaurant. The swimming pool and spa are tailored for relaxation, and friendly personalised service ensures a memorable stay, whether for a one-night stopover or much longer.

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Credit: RivertreesCountryInnhttps://rivertrees.com/

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Credit: RivertreesCountryInnhttps://rivertrees.com/

In the heart of Maasai country and a remote corner of the Tarangire, in total seclusion amongst giant acacia trees and looking out beyond the flat savannah, Sanctuary Swala offers a very exclusive safari experience. The picturesque landscape is filled with ancient baobab trees, ambling elephants and birds in flight. Built to the highest eco-friendly standards, this camp has a particularly low-carbon footprint.

Sanctuary Swala’s welcoming communal spaces blend chic style with relaxed open-air living. Traditional peaked thatch roofs harmonise beautifully with the surroundings bush and keep these areas cool in the hot months. Set on stilts around ancient towering baobab trees, the elevated dining area, lounge and library, are sound-tracked by the sing-song of the hundreds of species of birds that have their home in the mature acacia trees’ canopy. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the main area and in guests' tents.

Twelve spacious canvas pavilions ensure unrivalled tranquillity, overlooking a popular watering hole. King-size beds swathed in neutral linens mingle fresh design with a new take on safari living. Indoor and outdoor bush-view showers ensure more magical moments because connecting with wildlife is key: the floor-to-ceiling 180° views, and the pavilions’ private decks, mean you won’t miss a sight.

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Sanctuary Swala - Tent

Sanctuary Swala - Dining

Sanctuary Swala - Bush Lunch

Sanctuary Swala boma

Sanctuary Swala - Walking Safari

Sanctuary Swala lounge

Sanctuary Swala - Dining

Sanctuary Swala - Main Area

Sanctuary Swala - Game Drive

Sanctuary Swala - Night Drive

Sanctuary Swala - Lounge

Sanctuary Swala dining

Sanctuary Swala game drive

Sanctuary Swala dining deck

Sanctuary Swala - Canoe

Sanctuary Swala - Canoe

Sanctuary Swala

Luxury Tented Room

Twelve spacious canvas pavilions ensure unrivalled tranquillity, overlooking a popular watering hole. The wood-floored open-plan rooms have been staged with elegant neutral-toned interiors, matching safari-chic furnishings with rich African textiles, blending seamlessly with the raw and natural beauty of Tanzania’s cinematic savanna. King-size beds swathed in neutral linens mingle fresh design with a new take on safari living. Indoor and outdoor bush-view showers ensure more magical moments because connecting with wildlife is key: the floor-to-ceiling 180° views, and the pavilions’ private decks, mean you won’t miss a sight. Intriguing art has been thoughtfully placed, and each furnishing considered based on its eco-friendly design; from repurposed artefacts to bespoke creations. Sanctuary Swala treads with the lightest of footprints, without compromising on luxury.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card

Game Drive Bush Breakfasts, Picnic & Dinners Walking Safari Night Game Drives Canoe Safari

Sanctuary Swala is at the heart of Tarangire National Park, where Northern Tanzania’s largest population of elephant makes its home, as does a rare white giraffe. Abandoned termite mounds become the sanctuary of dwarf mongoose. Drives out from Sanctuary Swala reward you with Big Five encounters, while herds of elephant, a crash of hippos and prides of lions all roam within sight and earshot of the camp. The low volume of visitors to the park offers a truly unique and private experience and our customised open safari vehicles offer unobstructed viewing and great photography opportunities.

You may have decided with your guide to take a picnic breakfast or lunch with you but equally lovely in the evening is to enjoy a bush dinner. A secluded clearing is prepared for a traditional East African meal in the middle of the Tarangire bush. With a sundowner in hand watch as the sun swiftly sinks and your setting becomes illuminated by a magnificent log fire. Once you have settled into your surroundings let our chef introduce you to traditional Swahili fare and experience a memorable evening under the African night sky.

Put on your walking shoes and experience beautiful Tarangire National Park from a different perspective with a walking safari at Sanctuary Swala. With our professional walking guide and armed ranger, guests can now explore the grassland around camp in one of the most secluded areas of the park. Our qualified guide has a wealth of knowledge and will explain how to understand animal behaviour while tracking a variety of game. You may encounter zebra, waterbuck, impala, ostrich, elephant as well as a number of birds. Sanctuary Swala is one of only a few camps within Tanzania's Northern Park that is able to offer walking safaris. (Maximum 6 people per walk, please note that our Walking Safari activity is currently unavailable and will restart at the beginning of the next dry season (15th July 2018)).

Experience the wonders of a safari at night in Tarangire. As dusk falls, relax in the comfort of Sanctuary Swala's customised safari vehicle as you venture into the park transformed by night. Search for nocturnal animals rarely seen as this is one of the few places in northern Tanzania where you can enjoy a safari by moonlight. At night, you may encounter an African wild cat, the elusive leopard or feel the round eyes of a bushbaby peering down at you as the moon rises into the sky. With specialised lighting you will be able to look for lion and hyena, as well as smaller creatures such as spotted genet, serval, bat eared foxes, owls and nightjars. (Maximum 5 people)

Experience the beauty of Tanzania from a unique perspective on a canoe safari on Lake Gursi. Just a short walk or drive from Sanctuary Swala, guests will participate in a safety and skills briefing before departing the lake shore in 2-man Canadian canoes for their 2-3 hour water based adventure. Paddling through the water is a magical experience, seeing elephants swimming and game drinking at the shore from your canoe shows the natural world from a totally different angle.

Sanctuary Swala dining

As evening sets in, enjoy drinks and canapés around the camp fire; followed by a three course plated dinner as you discuss the great game viewing and events of the day. The camp's signature dish - and a definite favourite amongst guests - is our mouth-watering dessert called "Chocolate Kilimanjaro." It resembles the white snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and simply melts in your mouth - but don't take our word for it, try it for yourself when you visit this very special camp. If you are celebrating a special occasion we could arrange a private dinner under the stars on your tent deck.

Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp comprises ten luxury safari room tents – each with its own ensuite bathroom with shower. The room tents also feature hairdryers, plug points and a small sitting area in front of each of the tents. The three large and comfortable communal tents provide a dining area where scrumptious meals are served, a lounge area perfect for afternoon relaxation, and lounge bar where pre-dinner drinks are served. All of the main areas include breathtaking views of the spectacular surrounding scenery and large trees surrounding this intimate camp. For a more intimate experience you can choose to dine on individual tables set in special spots around the camp.

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Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp crater view

Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp game drive

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Camp exterior

Camp exterior - night time

Decking - dining

Decking - view

Scenic

Tent decking

Cultural activities

Maasai

Cultural activities

Boma - guests

Boma

Sundowner

Sundowner

Game Drive - lion

Game Drive - lion

Lounge

En suite

Coffee

Tent exterior

Tent exterior

Lounge

Lounge

Tent decking

Bush dinner

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Game drive - elephants

Ngorongoro Crater

Classic Safari Tent

The camp offers ten classic safari room tents - each with its own en-suite bathroom with shower. The room tents also feature hairdryers and plug points and a small sitting area in front of each of the tents where early morning coffee and biscuits can be enjoyed before starting the day of incredible game viewing. The main common areas include a dining area, bar area and lounge area as well as comfortable sofas placed in specially-selected locations around the camp.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Safe, Shower

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Room Service

Game Drives Cultural Activities

Enjoy thrilling game drives lead by highly qualified guides in closed 4 x 4 game viewing vehicles. We offer one crater floor game drive per stay. If guests are staying for 2x nights we can also offer a Lake Manyara National Park game drive on the arrival day at a supplement.

Guests can enjoy cultural activities in a nearby Masai village.

Witness the migration in complete luxury. Siringit Serengeti Camp offers a bespoke safari experience in the heart of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The camp is located just 6km east of Seronera Airstrip and one hour’s drive from the Nabi Hill entrance to the Serengeti National Park.

The camps ten exclusive luxury canvas tents, one of which a family tent, has been designed to offer guests the optimal glamping experience. The dining area, lounge tent and veranda offer panoramic views of the Serengeti. Guests can enjoy the endless African sky in a tranquil setting, with a fine whisky or cocktail in hand, or take a game drive in the camps owned game safari vehicle and try and spot a lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant or black rhino.

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Siringit Serengeti Camp

Lounge Tent A place for rest and relaxation before and after exciting game drives

Family Tent This very spacious tent is ideal for guests travelling with small children

Camp view over the vast Serengeti plains View from an accommodation tent

Lounge Tent Books, games and Wifi are also available for guests use here.

Dining Tent A beautiful setting for meals taken in camp

Dining Tent Fine dining experiences prepared by outstanding chefs

Accommodation Tents Spacious accommodation tents

Accommodation Tent Well appointed guest bathrooms

Accommodation Tent All the creature comforts you would expect to find in a property of this standard

Family Tent The camp also has a 2 bedroomed family tent

Honeymoon Tent One of the accommodation tents has been especially set-up for honeymooners

Honeymoon Tent The layout of the tent is designed to take maximum advantage of the stunning views from camp

Tree climbing lion The perennial waters of the Seronera River attract an abundance of wildlife year-round

Elephant herd The wildlife in the Seronera area come in all shapes and sizes

Zebra A very popular animal with many visitors to Tanzania

Siringit Serengeti Camp An idyllic setting in the heart of the Serengeti

Siringit Serengeti Camp Credit: Rachel Ambrose

Siringit Serengeti Camp Credit: Rachel Ambrose

Siringit Serengeti Camp Credit: Rachel Ambrose

Siringit Serengeti Camp Credit: Rachel Ambrose

Siringit Serengeti Camp Credit: Rachel Ambrose

Siringit Serengeti Camp Credit: Rachel Ambrose

Siringit Serengeti Camp Credit: Rachel Ambrose

Siringit Serengeti Camp

Siringit Serengeti Camp

Siringit Serengeti Camp

Siringit Serengeti Camp

Siringit Serengeti Camp

Siringit Serengeti Camp

Siringit Serengeti Camp

Standard Accommodation Tents

Accommodation tents are spacious providing 45 square meters (450 square feet approx.) of living space. Beds can be set up as doubles or twins and three of the tents can be set up as triple room set up.

The wood-paneled bathrooms have "his" and "her" wash hand basins, rain showers, and separate toilets. A constant supply of both hot and cold water is available for guest's use throughout the night and day.

The entire camp enjoys 24 hours of electricity generated primarily through solar panels, but with a standby generator available for use as and when required.

The family tent is spacious providing 90 square metres (900 square feet approx.) of living space. Each accommodation tent can be set up for single, double or triple accommodation.

The two wood panelled bathrooms (one per bedroom) have "his" and "her" wash hand basins, rain showers and separate toilets. A constant supply of both hot and cold water are available for guests use throughout the night and day.

The entire camp enjoys 24 hours of electricity generated primarily through solar panels, but with a standby generator available for use if and when required.

Minimum of 3 guests required to book the Family Tent.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours), Travel Desk

Serengeti Migration Experience (Game Drive) Balloon Safaris (Optional added costs ) Rhino Tour (Optional Added costs)

Connect to the wilderness in luxury at Siringit Serengeti Camp by Mantis as you experience the millions of hooves of wildebeest, zebra and Thomson’s Gazelle undertake their annual migration to new grazing lands.

Dining Tent

The dining tent serves breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to guests staying in the camp with expertly created local cuisine dishes by Chef Axel Janssens. The camps dining tent offers excellent views of the surrounding grasslands. Each meal served at Siringit Serengeti Camp is created to bring you the best of Tanzanian cuisine with a European flair. Guests can also opt to do a wine pairing with their meal, bringing together the best of both worlds. Arrangements also exist for guests to go out on game drives with picnic hampers.

The Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp in Tanzania is based in two set locations across the Serengeti, and invites guests to intimately experience the movement of a million-plus wildebeest and zebra as they follow the fresh grasses across the Serengeti plains during the annual migration cycle.

The camp is intimate, with just ten luxury safari tents, all with wooden decks, en-suite bathrooms and indoor bucket showers. The tents are elegantly furnished with portable cabinets and desks and feature electric outlets and a hairdryer. The common area is made up of a central canopied area where the main tent flows into lounges, dining wings, and a bar, all with sides that can be opened to reveal panoramic views of the beautiful surroundings. Meals are prepared by the camp chef and consist of international flavours and traditional dishes. Guests can go on full-day bush safaris and game drives with experienced guides, and bird watchers will be enchanted by the wide variety of bird species.

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Decking

Boma

Pano of Camp

Game Drive

Serengeti

Classic Safari Tent

An elegant contemporary take on the classic campaign look, Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp will offer accommodation under canvas with 10 new five-star tents, all of which have been styled with distinction. Each tent has a wooden deck perfect for pausing for a just-brewed cup of Tanzania’s finest coffee, and ensuite bathrooms feature authentic bucket showers. A personal tent attendant is available around the clock to fill each bucket shower to the perfect temperature. Thanks to the on-the-go nature of the whole sand-coloured canvas-constructed camp, there is little impact on the environment, casting a lighter ecological shadow.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant

Room Facilities

En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee

Services

Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Room Service

Game Drives Sundowners

Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp’s three set locations throughout the year are based on the natural migration path offering wildlife viewing from open plains, sweeping grasslands and rocky kopjes. The stars of this seasonal path are wildebeest, zebra, Thomson’s gazelles, and the predators that this migratory journey attracts. The Serengeti is known for having the Big Five; cheetahs are a highlight, along with wild dog, giraffe, waterbuck and impala.

Sundowners are a must on any safari, and the perfect way to end the day and take some time to enjoy the magnificnet sunsets of Africa. Enjoy a refreshing drink or a signature cocktail and scrumptious cocktail snacks as you celebrate the end of the day; all while being surrounded by thousands of wildebeest and zebras.

Set beneath the crashing cascades of the Endabash Waterfall, this breath-taking camp sits on the edge of a dry riverbed. Set away from game drive tracks and one of only a handful of camps in this park, our Manyara camp benefits from both privacy and tranquillity. The aspect looks out onto the towering rift and forested, peaceful peaks.

Often known as our family adventure camp, this location offers night game drives, canoe safaris and a treetop walkway within the park. Walks can also be arranged whether it is a leisurely walk along the lakeshore, or a full day extreme hike up the Rift Valley.

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Sundowners Credit: PJH Afternoon sun downer drinks in the shallow cool waters

Beach dinner Credit: PJH Dinner on the river bead

Classic Tents

We have 8 beautifully spacious, comfortable and stylish tents with large windows that let the light and air in. The idea of these tents is that you feel immersed in the bush whilst still enjoying the comfort of a large double bed, linen sheets and everything you want and nothing you don't. These tents are set on decks for that extra sense of comfort and protections and also providing a wonderful spot to sit and enjoy the game that wanders past camp daily. En-suites are attached with flushing toilets, bucket showers and basins. These tents are operated in the most environmentally sustainable manner whilst also being somewhere you can relax and enjoy true wilderness. All these tents and interiors have been handmade by local crafts-people with materials sourced locally.

Property Facilities

Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Available), Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, En-Suite, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Outside Shower, Shower, Verandah

Once an old coffee estate, Rivertrees is now a charming country inn nestled in abundant foliage with the Usa River flowing by. Set in the foothills of Mt Meru, conveniently close to Kilimanjaro International Airport and a short drive to Arusha, its location proffers a wealth of natural wonders to explore. Comprising the original Farm House, an elegant River House, luxurious River Cottages and several beautifully appointed Garden Rooms, it also serves delicious garden-fresh cuisine in its stunningly set restaurant. The swimming pool and spa are tailored for relaxation, and friendly personalised service ensures a memorable stay, whether for a one-night stopover or much longer.

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Credit: RivertreesCountryInnhttps://rivertrees.com/

Credit: RivertreesCountryInnhttps://rivertrees.com/

Credit: RivertreesCountryInnhttps://rivertrees.com/

Credit: RivertreesCountryInnhttps://rivertrees.com/

Credit: RivertreesCountryInnhttps://rivertrees.com/

Credit: RivertreesCountryInnhttps://rivertrees.com/