Family back to Safari - Kenya & Tanzania Safari

The reception at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, Ltd. is the Historic Swedo House which was the original hunting lodge/farmhouse, built between 1906 and 1908. It is located approximately half a mile from the Karen Blixen Museum (Bogani House from the film “Out of Africa”) and is a 30-minute drive from downtown Nairobi.

The luxury hotel cottages were built in 2001, and are adjacent to the Karen Golf and Country Club where guests can enjoy a host of leisure activities, including golf, tennis, and squash. A host of other amenities such as shops, restaurants, and financial services can all be found nearby, within the Karen suburb.

The Coffee Garden sits on 5 acres of land with large hundred-year-old trees, beautiful gardens and a pool, and hundreds of different varieties of blooming flowers, and a large population of birds. The historic Grogan/MacMillan Manor House is an additional historic feature that was moved brick by brick from downtown Nairobi to the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden in 2008 to save it from demolition. It is now used for special occasions and dining.

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The cottages have been designed after the historic Swedo House to give a sense of reliving history in elegant style. All well appointed cottages have hi-beam ceilings with fireplaces, wood and mazeras stone floors. Mini bars, satellite TV & Internet.

We have 3 two bedroom suites with a common large sitting room. This is ideal for families or friend who would like to stay together in the same cottage.

Honeymoon Suite

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly

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Airport Shuttle (Available), ATM, Foreign Exchange, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours), Travel Desk

As the sun ascends at 6.30 am, its golden embrace lights up the African landscape, casting a glow on the lake below your cliff top sanctuary. Mirroring a desert rose, the water shimmers into a pink spectacle, reflecting the flamboyance of flamingos heralding a new day.

Each tent, strategically perched on the cliff's edge, overlooks the lake, offers guests an expansive 180-degree view of this panoramic paradise, all while preserving privacy. Designed to make the most of this captivating view, the tent is spacious, featuring a freestanding bath that faces the lake.

While the exterior of The Cliff resounds Africa's raw beauty, the interiors seamlessly blend organic chic with international design to fashion the understated charm of a contemporary boutique hotel.

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The Cliff Guest Room

The Cliff deck

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The Cliff Spa

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The Cliff Dining Experience

The Cliff Views

The Cliff Credit: The Cliff Tent Interior

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The Cliff Reception

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Luxury Suites

Each tent is built on solid foundations at the edge of the cliff, and faces the lake, allowing guests 180 degree views of the panoramic paradise, yet maintaining privacy. Not wanting to waste the view, the tent is spacious and the freestanding bath looks outwards.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

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Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee

The Cliff Restuarant

Come enjoy our world class cuisine

Our eleven tents are set under canvas and exquisitely decorated reflecting the old style of first safaris. To create this atmosphere, we integrate elements from Masaai culture such as carpets, handmade furniture crafted by local artisans mixed with rich colours and sumptuous fabrics.

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Serene Environment Our tents are setup so that you can have an enjoyable time in the wilderness

Room Types Each tent is furnished with a double bed for your utmost comfort.

Great Views From your Patio you can view some of the wildlife and beautiful birds.

Room Amenities Each tent is en-suite for your convenience

Common Dining area Apart from the waiter service we provide, we also have a common area where you can mingle with other guests.

Nature Views From the camp you can get to see some of the beautiful wildlife

Single Tent Double Tent Triple Tent

Our tents are equipped with rawhide leather safari chairs and two comfortable double beds covered by soft mohair blankets, feather duvets and 100% cotton sheets.

Tents are equipped with rawhide leather safari chairs and comfortable double beds. All energy sources are provided by solar energy in line with our eco-tourism policy.

The luxury tent offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. There is an in-house restaurant, which specializes in African cuisine and also offers vegetarian options.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Meal on Request

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Tea / Coffee

Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Foreign Exchange, Room Service

North Serengeti National Park

Situated in the north of Serengeti, in the Mara Triangle. With fantastic beautiful views to the African Savannah. Ideally located to view the migration from June to November.

The camps enable guest to experience an authentic African safari and at the same time offering the perfect balance between comfort, intimacy and splendid isolation. The camp is ecofriendly running on solar lighting. The camp consists of 10 spacious fully furnished tents with en suite facilities, including a separate en suite WC and bucket shower.

The camp completes its facilities with a mess tent where meals are served and a lounge tent.
Mara Under Canvas – Open from June to November in northern Serengeti.

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Mara Under Canvas

Mara Under Canvas - North Serengeti Credit: Paul Johnson-Hicks Wildbeest crossing

Mara Under Canvas - North Serengeti Camp fire

Mara Under Canvas - North Serengeti View of the tent

Mara Under Canvas - North Serengeti Tent interior

Mara Under Canvas - North Serengeti Tent from the outside

Mara Under Canvas - North Serengeti Camp lay out

Mara Under Canvas - North Serengeti Mess Tent

Mara Under Canvas - North Serengeti Camp fire

Mara River

Hippos in Mara River

Mara Under Canvas

Mara Under Canvas

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Standard tent

Standard tent

Spacious tent with en suite facilities.With large kings size bed or twin bed
Each tent has shower, hand basin and flush toilet. Lighting supplied by solar lights

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Restaurant, Secure Parking

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Verandah

Balloon safari

Balloon safari

Early in the morning pick up from the camp and transfer by road to the área where the balloons get ready.

Enjoy a 50 min - 1 hr balloon safari ride with excellent opportunities of enjoying one of the most incredible skyes in Africa.

After the flight, enjoy a bush breakfast in the savanah.
Please check availability. Balloon operates from June to November.

Mess tent

Meals are served in a cozy mess tent.

Embalakai is intimately set in the heart of the Serengeti, allowing guests to take a break from the crazy busy, fast-paced world out there. The greatest Luxury comes from being able to truly connect with nature, the heart of our very existence. Embalakai Camp offers the opportunity to hit the pause button on the regular daily grind giving guests the priceless gift of time, taking a moment to relax on the deck or by the campfire under the Serengeti dark velvet night sky, looking up at the millions of stars overhead in the pure unfiltered wilderness. There is no greater feeling than ‘letting go’ and embracing the beauty of present moment life, living on natures clock where time is determined by the sunrise and sunset, allowing the day's events in between to unfold in their own magical and furtive ways.

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Double Credit: Embalakai Camp

Twin room Credit: Embalakai Camp

Dinning under the star Credit: Embalakai Camp

Road to our Camp Credit: Embalakai Camp

Embalakai Camp Credit: Embalakai Camp

Sundowner Credit: Embalakai Camp

Mt.Kilimanjaro Tent

Lake Manyara Tent

Triple room

Hand washing Basin

Double room

Lights on the path way

A glass of wine for sun downer

Best Chef

DOUBLE ROOM TRIPLE ROOM TWIN ROOM

06 Spacious double tents perfect for couples or even solo travelers who wish to experience African in the most comfortable and authentic way,each tent has large king size bed,en suite bathrooms,flush toilets,hand basin,shower with hot water,WiFi ,electrical outlets,pure cotton linen and veranda.

Lights are powered by solar with a back up generator.

The tents are overlooking Nyabogati river a tribute of Grummeti river which attracts animals at the camp surroundings all year round.

Ideal for groups like families or friends,this comfy triple room features three single bed,en suite bathrooms,flush toilets,hand basin,shower with hot water,WiFi ,electrical outlets,pure cotton linen and veranda.

Lights are powered by solar with a back up generator.

The tents are overlooking Nyabogati river a tribute of Grummeti river which attracts animals at the camp surroundings all year round.

Perfect for groups or pairs,this comfortable triple room features two single beds,en suite bathrooms,flush toilets,hand basin,shower with hot water,WiFi ,electrical outlets,pure cotton linen and veranda.

Lights are powered by solar with a back up generator.

The tents are overlooking Nyabogati river a tribute of Grummeti river which attracts animals at the camp surroundings all year round.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Restaurant

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Shower, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly

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Room Service

SUND OWNER

Guests can marvel at the extraordinary sunsets with a spoiling cocktail beside the warming camp fire.

BAMBOO RESTAURANT

In our Bamboo restaurant, guests can enjoy exceptional food and wines, and the cozy lounge area has been designed to give an atmosphere of intimacy and exclusivity with comfy armchairs and sofas. There is internet access and Wifi is available And in the evening, guests can marvel at the extraordinary sunsets with a spoiling cocktail beside the warming camp fire.

Nestled high on the jagged rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and shrouded in mist, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a stunning example of ecological and architectural harmony. The boulder-built buildings of the Lodge are camouflaged by indigenous creepers and linked by timber walkways that skirt ancient trees. Inside, guests are greeted by the hushed ambiance of a game-viewing hide and the ochre, rust, and charcoal imagery of a prehistoric cavern, decorated with Maasai iron spears, bright-beaded robes, and intricately-carved artifacts. The rooms, strung around the crater rim, are adorned with brass lamps, wildwood mirrors, and Maasai carvings, each featuring its own rock-enclosed balcony and uninterrupted views of the Crater below. After a day of adventure, guests can follow a gentle nature trail, take a guided walk to the Crater's rim, or simply relax with a herbal massage as the sun sets behind the mountains. Explore the Cradle of Mankind at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge and experience one of the most unique travel experiences in the world.

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Exterior Credit: Serena Hotels

Exterior Credit: Serena Hotels The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge's exterior is a triumph of ecological and architectural fusion, sensitively constructed to take nothing from its environment while affording endless vistas over the heat-shimmering reaches of the crater below. The boulder-built buildings of the lodge hug the crater rim, linked by rope-lashed timber walkways that skirt the buttressed roots of ancient, liana-hung trees.

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Reception Credit: Serena Hotels

Reception Credit: Serena Hotels The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge reception offers a warm and inviting welcome to guests upon arrival, with its stunning Maasai-inspired décor and friendly staff. The spacious and airy lounge area provides a comfortable space to relax and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

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Crater Game Drives Credit: Serena Hotels Descend to the floor of the Crater for game viewing drives. Often described as the “Eighth Wonder Of The World,” the Ngorongoro Crater is a spectacular natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Maasai tribe.

Jumping with the Maasai Credit: Serena Hotels Jumping with the Maasai is an exhilarating cultural experience that guests can enjoy. The Maasai warriors, known for their jumping prowess, perform traditional dances and jumping demonstrations, providing a unique insight into their culture. Guests can also visit authentic Maasai villages, all of which belong to the national Cultural Tourism Programme and learn more about Maasai homesteads, traditional cattle markets and women's handicraft groups.

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Standard Rooms at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge feature elegant interior spaces infused with a locally inspired décor and private stone balconies overlooking the Crater.

Standard Rooms at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge feature elegant interior spaces infused with a locally inspired décor and private stone balconies overlooking the Crater.

Standard Rooms at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge feature elegant interior spaces infused with a locally inspired décor and private stone balconies overlooking the Crater.

The spacious bedroom is luxuriously appointed with a king bed with walk-in mosquito net, sumptuous furnishings, a dressing area and natural stone ensuite bathroom. The elegantly appointed sitting room enjoys panoramic views and is tastefully and relaxingly furnished while offering a fully stocked mini-bar, digital multi-channel TV and direct dial telephone. The room also features a generous stone-built balcony overlooking the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. 24-hour room service is available and fruit and wine will be laid out to welcome you.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wheelchair Friendly

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Babysitting Service, Foreign Exchange, Room Service, Travel Desk

Crater Game Drives - at an additional cost Day trip to Olduvai Gorge - at an additional cost Guided Nature Walks around the Crater Rim - at an additional cost Circle Rim Hike - at an additional cost Maasai Villages and Cattle Markets - at an additional cost Empakaai Crater - at an additional cost Wildlife and Cultural Talks and Film Presentations - at an additional cost

Descend to the floor of the Crater for game viewing drives. Often described as the “Eighth Wonder Of The World,” the Ngorongoro Crater is a spectacular natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Maasai tribe.

Take a day trip to Olduvai Gorge. Also known as the “Cradle of Mankind,” it is one of the most important and controversial Palaeolithic finds in recent history.

Enjoy an easy 90-minute wildlife walk around the lodge and Crater rim with our resident naturalist. On this purely educational tour, you will see an array of bird species, wildlife and plants and flowers while enjoying spectacular views of the Crater floor below. Morning and evening walks are offered.

Escorted by an armed ranger, you will enjoy a two-hour walk through the diverse landscapes of the Crater highlands, from the grassy plains to the mountainous forest. Along the way you will view various wildlife and interact with Maasai cattlemen.

Visit authentic Maasai villages, all of which belong to the national Cultural Tourism Programme, and learn more about Maasai homesteads, traditional cattle markets and women's handicraft groups.

The Empakaai Crater is a beautiful 6-kilometre wide, 300-metre deep caldera containing a natural forest and a soda lake that serves as a famous Flamingo breeding site. From the north and eastern rim you can take in dramatic views of the Great East African Rift Valley, Lake Natron and the cone of the active Oldoinyo Lengai Volcano.

Cultural talks are offered evenings at the bar area at 9:00 p.m. Our resident naturalist will discuss the Maasai culture, their activities, their lifestyle and their co-existence with wildlife within the Ngorongoro conservation area. You will also learn about the Ngorongoro ecosystem and biodiversity.

Main Restaurant The Crater Breakfast The Crater Lunch The Bush Dinner (Summer Only)

The Main Restaurant at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is beautifully designed in the traditional style and décor of Tanzania to create an enchanting dining experience. Savour a delightful range of local and international cuisines crafted from the finest and freshest meats, produce and ingredients.

Featuring charming stone-built architecture, a glowing fireplace and walls adorned with prehistoric cave paintings and flickering torchlight, the elegant yet relaxed dining space is ideal for any taste and occasion. Floor-to-ceiling windows and double doors leading out on to an expansive terrace complement each meal with panoramic views of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style and feature a wide range of international choices. In typical safari style, we offer a full English breakfast as well as European options while our lunch menus include meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian options. Our table d’hôte dinner menus feature a salad buffet, soup, entrée, pudding, cheese and biscuits and tea or coffee. Vegetarian options are always available. The majority of our meat and dairy products, as well as our fruits and vegetables, are sourced from local communities.

Kindly note that our restaurant caters to any special dietary requirements our guests may have.

One of the highlights of the Crater visit, the bush breakfast is an experience not to be missed. Typically, guests are awakened by a very early morning cup of tea; they then set off down the steeply winding road that leads to the Crater floor.

After a game drive through primeval forests and acacia groves, the guests arrive by the selected spot where a spectacular cooked breakfast is served. After breakfast, the game drive continues around the 120 km of roads that circle the lakes, forests and plains of this unique conservation area.

Because entrance to the Crater is strictly limited – and also because there is so much to see – many guests prefer to take lunch on the Crater floor. This can be provided as a picnic, which can be enjoyed in one of the forest clearings, or as a full cooked lunch, which is typically cooked and served in the acacia groves.

Before and after lunch, the guests are then free to enjoy extensive game drives around the Crater floor.

Typically, the Ngorongoro Bush Dinner takes place at a scenic location on the rim of the Crater, with stunning views over the plains below. Timed to coincide with the setting of the sun, which on the Equator is around 6 pm, the bush dinner will commence with a short drive to a panoramic spot on the Crater rim. Here, tables, chairs and lanterns will already have been set up, and a campfire will have been lit.

Beginning with sundowners around the campfire, we are proud to entertain our guests with Maasai dance and song while their 5-course dinner is prepared on the blazing charcoal BBQ. The choice of meat, fish and poultry will be supplemented by vegetarian choices, salads, fruit and desserts from the main lodge, and a full safari bar will be provided.

Tarangire Safari Lodge is located within the national park boundary of Tarangire National Park, approximately 10 km away from the main entrance. Perched at the edge of a natural bluff, the lodge is renowned for it’s panoramic views of the Savannah and Tarangire River below, providing breathtaking scenery and game viewing. The lodge’s safari tents, with thatched roofs and large, mesh screened windows, provide the ideal opportunity to connect with the sights and sounds of nature. Each tent has a comfortable veranda, ideal for bird and game viewing, or reading a favorite book after a dusty safari. With a choice of twin, double, or triple accommodation, all tents are equipped with en suite bathrooms with solar heated showers, ample cupboard space and a cultural touch of local textiles. The five circular bungalows, built in a similar style to the Maasai boma, offer a more spacious option for family and triple accommodation. The airy rooms are situated near a large watering hole, creating the opportunity to watch wildlife from the shaded veranda. The bungalows are set away from the main lodge, providing privacy, and all are equipped with large en suite bathrooms with solar heated showers, and comfortable bedding made from local textiles.

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