Located on the outskirts of Arusha, this 5-star sanctuary is tucked away within the grounds of a working coffee estate — giving it an air of seclusion amid an otherwise bustling town.
Here, guest-centric service ensures your every need is catered to and your every comfort captured. Known as the gateway to the northern safari circuit, the lodge — with its spacious cottages and sprawling tropical gardens — is the perfect setting to prepare for or reflect on your safari.
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Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsGarden area
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Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsWalking trails on the estate
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The 10 garden cottages, complete with private verandahs and stunning views of the lush gardens, are the perfect place to reflect on or prepare for your safari. The interiors strike the perfect balance between old-world elegance and contemporary comfort and feature eye-catching pieces of African art.
Each en-suite cottage features a king-size bed with a mosquito net, a lounge with a fireplace, as well as satellite television and Wi-Fi. There is also a complimentary mini-bar, fruit basket and a coffee and tea station. The bathrooms have a vanity with double basins, a deep-soaking bathtub, a rain shower, a separate toilet and a full range of amenities.
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Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
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Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Paid/Free), Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Telephone
Our two family cottages, Kahawa and Meru, exude old-world elegance without compromising modern comforts. Each family cottage has two en-suite bedrooms connected by a spacious living room complete with a fireplace, as well as satellite television and Wi-Fi. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and an en-suite bathroom complete with a shower and deep-soaking bathtub, and the second bedroom has twin beds with an en-suite bathroom with a shower.
Each cottage features a spacious verandah where you can enjoy views of the lush tropical gardens.
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Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Paid/Free), Mosquito Netting, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Air conditioner, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Children Friendly, Credit Card Facilities, Disabled Friendly , Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Pool, Restaurant, Room Service, Spa, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Access
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Laundry Service (Available), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Art Galleries, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Museums, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Walking, running, and cycling trails of varying lengths allow guests to explore the property's sprawling tropical gardens and the coffee estate that surrounds it.
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Spend time with the whole family by enjoying a leisurely outdoor activity, with the fresh air and green surroundings of the estate providing a tranquil backdrop for the game.
Whether you're returning from your safari or preparing for your journey into Tanzania's wilderness, spend some time indulging in the selection of pampering treatments available at our in-house spa. For your convenience, certain treatments are available in the privacy of your cottage or in a secluded garden spot.
Treatments are available at an additional charge. Please enquire about the spa menu.
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Shopping in Arusha offers a fantastic opportunity to experience and learn more about Tanzania's vibrant cultures. Guests staying at Legendary Lodge have the option of several shopping excursions.
The Cultural Heritage Centre is one of the most comprehensive curio shops, with genuine antiques and African artwork, as well as an outstanding selection of gemstones, including the legendary Tanzanite and Tsavorite.
For those passionate about true community upliftment, then Shanga is the place. A heartwarming project dedicated to empowering the disabled community, Shanga produces unique hand-made glass and beaded products from recycled materials.
Trawl the Maasai market and discover a wide selection of handmade art, woodwork, textiles, clothing, jewellery and other beadwork — and take the opportunity to engage in some friendly bartering with the Maasai shopkeepers while you're at it.
Legendary Lodge's own boutique also offers a range of jewellery, clothing and bags.
Please enquire about transfer options.
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Not forgetting the beginnings of this century-old estate, Legendary Lodge is surrounded by a working coffee plantation. Guests can spend a morning following a coffee bean from tree to cup: from the agriculture, to picking and roasting, to the making of that delicious blend many of us enjoy at home, as Tanzanian coffee is exported far and wide.
Coffee tours take place on Legendary Lodge's neighbouring Burka Coffee farm.
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Legendary Lodge is on the doorstep of several wonderful protected wilderness areas that make for unforgettable day trips. Day trips to nearby national parks, including Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, can be arranged on-site with the lodge manager.
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Elevate your safari experience to new heights with a private helicopter excursion. The helicopter is available for private transfers between properties, stunning scenic excursions, or as the ultimate aerial adventure for your entire safari circuit.
Enquire for rates and further information.
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Dining at Legendary Lodge
As with any farmhouse, the kitchen tends to be the heart of the home, and Legendary Lodge is no exception. Our team of incredibly talented Tanzanian chefs will leave you wishing you had more space for another course. Using only the freshest ingredients and prepared with a large scoop of love, every meal will be an experience.
Breakfast is typically available from 6.30am but we are happy to arrange for it at your desired time. A selection of fresh fruits, cereals, yoghurts and pastries — baked that morning by our pastry chef — will be laid out. Your waiter will take a hot breakfast order.
Lunch and dinner offer three courses, with a choice for all courses.
Ensuring that your mealtime is an experience, enjoy the warmth of the sun when we move your lunch table into the gardens, or relax on the verandah at night, with gas heaters warming the air, and a throw around your shoulders.
We welcome you at the fire-place in the evenings for a pre-dinner drink: a chance for us to have a chat, but should you feel so at home that you would prefer to enjoy meals in your cottage, please just let the lodge manager know so that this can be arranged for you.
Legendary Lodge takes pride in tailor-making our menus wherever possible so that we are able to meet all your requests.
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Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Legendary LodgeCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Your Stay
1 Night
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5 Star
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Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping
Little Chem Chem | Chem Chem Concession
Little Chem Chem, known as the sunrise camp, offers sweeping views from the shores of Lake Burunge to the distant Babati Mountain Range. The region is flush with wildlife and you'll revel in unforgettable encounters every day. Here, lions roam the camp, calling to each other at night, while herds of Big Tuskers quench their thirst at nearby waterholes and cheetahs hunt the plains.
Blending modern comfort with the timeless appeal of a vintage safari experience, the camp embraces Chem Chem’s ‘Slow Safari’ ethos—where nature sets the pace, and every detail exists in harmony with the wilderness.
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The Entrance to Little Chem ChemCredit: Chem Chem SafariA warm welcome awaits
Safari like nowhere else in AfricaCredit: Chem Chem SafariA private concession to explore
Close encountersCredit: Chem Chem SafariPeaceful moments with giants
Get out - get wildCredit: Chem Chem SafariGuided drives morning, noon and night on the private concession
Peak-a-booCredit: Chem Chem SafariYou never know what the day may hold
Embrace a sense of wonderCredit: Chem Chem SafariExplroe
Dine beneath the starsCredit: Chem Chem SafariFrench-influenced cuisine is imbued with local flavours
Step outsideCredit: Chem Chem SafariA private concession means total freedom
Little Chem ChemCredit: Chem Chem SafariMain area
Slow safari with big tuskersCredit: Chem Chem Safari
Photography hideCredit: Chem Chem Safari
Little Chem Chem diningCredit: Chem Chem Safari
Aerial viewCredit: Chem Chem Safari
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Luxury tented roomCredit: Chem Chem Safari
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Sundowner on Sangaiwe PlainsCredit: Chem Chem Safari
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Known as the sunrise camp, Little Chem Chem lies on the eastern side of the concession. This intimate camp offers five elegantly decorated vintage tents, each with a large bedroom (three have king-size beds, two offer twin beds), with a rocking chair and study desk, a vanity area with dressing room and an en suite bathroom with a shower and flushing toilet.
Embracing an ‘Out-of-Africa’ atmosphere, each tent also offers a private fire pit with flames that seduce you as the sounds of an African night come to life all around to you.
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* Double or twin bed * En-suite shower room with flushing toilet * Outdoor shower per tent * Private entrance and verandah * Dressing gown and slippers * Molton Brown toiletries * ‘In room’ safe * Wi-Fi & charging facilities * Desk * Snacks and fresh water
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Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Hairdryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Shower
A two-bedroom canvased family tent perfect for families of up to 2 adults and 3 children.
Luxuriously fitted with a large king size bed in the main bedroom, while the children's room offers 2 twin beds. Each room has its own vanity area with dressing room, and en-suite shower and flushing toilet.
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* Dressing gown and slippers * Indoor and outdoor shower as well as flushing toilet * Private entrance and verandah * Molton Brown toiletries * ‘In room’ safe * Wi-Fi & charging facilities * Camp bed available for one additional child aged 8 years or older. * Desk * Snacks and fresh water
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Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Hairdryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe
Property Facilities
Communal Dining, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Restaurant, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Hairdryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Hot Air Ballooning, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Each booking includes a private guide and an open safari vehicle (up to 8 seats).
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Set off on game drives to explore our exclusive-use protected wildlife area or Tarangire National Park with your private guide and vehicle. Night game drives are only available in our exclusive-use protected wildlife area.
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Credit: Little Chem Chem
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Toast the sunset, drink in hand, from our special sundowner spot amid the golden Sangaiwe Plains. Enjoy views over Lake Burunge and the rolling hills and escarpment which frame the horizon.
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With prime positions at the edge of two watering holes that teem with birds and wildlife, our photography hides are the perfect spots to snap showstopping wildlife shots.
Photography hidesCredit: Little Chem Chem
Take a drive to the shores of Lake Manyara and set off on a nature walk through the ecosystem accompanied by your guide. Tap into your guide’s wealth of knowledge to learn more about the landscape, flora, and fauna as you walk.
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Witness the delicate balance between local communities and our protected wildlife area with a sunrise hike up the nearby Vilimia Vitatu Hill. Set out at dawn to scale the hill before stopping at the top to survey the vastness of the land we work to protect while sipping on a steaming hot drink.
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Visit a Maasai village for an interactive and engaging glimpse into this proud culture. Learn about the Maasai way of life and share experiences and stories.
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Explore Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage through an interactive visit to a nearby Barabaig boma. Immerse yourself in the Barabaig’s pastoral way of life, learning about their vibrant traditions and culture.
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Rise with the dawn and glide over the tops of acacias and ancient baobabs as the sun climbs the sky. Available at an additional cost. Enquire for more information.
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Little Chem Chem offers a selection of interactive and engaging activities to keep your children entertained.
Search for wildlife tracks with your guide and make a mould of the footprints to take home as a souvenir.
Decorate safari-themed cupcakes.
Venture out on an in-camp nature walk in search of wildlife tracks.
Beading and making a bracelet with Maasai women.
Arts and crafts.
Board games.
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Take to the skies to explore the Tanzanian wilderness from above. Enquire for more information on trips and rates. Booking prior to arrival is essential.
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Picnic breakfasts or lunches can be packed in hampers for full-day activities. We also pack hampers for morning coffee stops and sundowners.
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Enjoy lunch, dinner or sundowners in the al fresco dining areas within the camp.
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Available with prior arrangement.
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Lunch is a selection of 'family-style' sharing plates for the table. Dinner is a 3-course à la carte menu. Ponya: Our specially designed ‘Ponya’ (meaning ‘to heal’ in Swahili) breakfast, lunch and dinner menus spotlight health-centric dishes made from nutrient-rich, freshly sourced ingredients (including herbs from our garden).
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Enjoy your choice of continental-style fresh fruits, cereals, homemade yoghurt, and freshly baked pastries. We also offer a selection of hot breakfasts.
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Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Special Interests: Birding, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Mila Tented Camp | Serengeti Western Corridor
Venture off the beaten track and into one of the Serengeti's best-kept secrets: Nyasirori. A secluded region set within the Serengeti's game-rich western corridor, Nyasirori is known for its seemingly endless savannahs, show-stopping sunsets, and flourishing lion population.
The camp's close proximity to the Grumeti River and phenomenal year-round wildlife encounters make it the ideal destination for those seeking an action-packed safari.
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Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsTented suite
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsMain tented camp
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsPrivate tented suite patios
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsFamily suite - shared lounge area
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsMain tented camp lounge area
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsLounge area in main tent
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsFamily suite - 2nd bedroom
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsFamily suite - main bedroom
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsTented suite - relax in your private suite
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsTented suite
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Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsWildlife
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsDriving safari
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Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsTented room deck
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsWooden deck seating
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsView of the bedroom
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsRelax on the tented room private deck
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsDinner by the campfire
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsFamily dining
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsLounge area
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsWildlife in the Serengeti
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary ExpeditionsGame Drives
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
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Mila's 5 en-suite tented rooms offer sweeping views over the Nyasirori plains. The decor of the tents draws inspiration from the camp's surroundings, with tasteful furnishings that blend touches of brass and leather and honey-coloured textiles that reflect the golden savannah grasses.
Each tent is fitted with comfort-driven features such as a plush king-size bed (with the option of twin configurations), and a triple set-up is available on request for children up to 15 years of age (stretcher bed). The tents are complete with a private verandah and an ensuite bathroom fitted with a rainfall shower and a spacious vanity and dressing area. Each tent also features in-room Wi-Fi.
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets
The family tent at Mila comprises 2 bedrooms connected by a shared lounge area. The family tent will accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children, with an en-suite bathroom at either end of the tent.
A king or twin beds can be configured for each tent, and a triple set-up is available on request for children up to 15 years of age (stretcher bed). The family tent has two indoor showers and two twin vanities, as well as a private wooden verandah complete with comfortable seating.
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets
Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Hot Air Ballooning, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Each booking includes a private guide and an open safari vehicle.
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Private game drives accompanied by a private guide. As we are in a national park, night drives are not permitted.
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Explore the wilderness on foot with a guide and TANAPA ranger (children can participate at the discretion of guides and must be 12 years or older).
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At the discretion of parents and guides.
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Rise with the dawn and soar over the Serengeti plains as the sun climbs the sky. Soak up the scenery and watch the animals wandering the landscape below you.
Mila Tented CampCredit: Serengeti Balloon Safaris
Enjoy a continental-style spread of fresh fruits, cereals, homemade yogurt, and freshly baked pastries. A selection of hot breakfasts are also on offer.
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Lunch and dinner are a selection of 'family-style' sharing plates for the table.
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Available by prior arrangement.
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or sundowners in the camp's al fresco dining areas (weather dependent).
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Picnic breakfasts or lunches can be packed in hampers for full-day activities.
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Breakfast box: tea, coffee, milk, and specially prepared breakfast treats for your morning game drive.
Sundowner box: soft drinks, preferred alcoholic beverages, and snacks for your afternoon game drive.
Mila Tented CampCredit: Legendary Expeditions
Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
Fast Facts
5 Star
Camp
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife