Monday, October 28, 2013

SERENGETI SOPA LODGE








Located on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the plains of the south-western Serengeti National Park, home to many thousands of wild and rare animals,
Serengeti Sopa Lodge lies within an area of out-standing natural beauty. An oasis of cool relaxation from the equatorial sun.
The lodge allows its guests to experience  magnificent sights and enjoy interaction with the land and animals difficult to find elsewhere, whilst at the same time enjoying the highest level of cuisine and  hospitality.

Accommodation With our Sopa tradition of excellence, it goes without saying that our fully en suite guestrooms and suites have been designed, decorated and furnished with only your total comfort in mind.
69 standard rooms, all with 2 queen size beds, carpeted, and tastefully furnished with local fabrics and pictures. One entering the room is a lounge with a mini bar. In the front is a verandah with 2 comfortable chairs and coffee table, with glass windows facing the vast Serengeti plains which extend as far as the naked eye can see.
  • 1 of these rooms are suitable for the physically handicapped.
4 very spacious double storey suites, with a lounge area on the ground floor where one can dine, sit out on the balcony facing the Serengeti Plains.
  • Upstairs is the bedroom with a king size bed on a raised wooden platform, and on one side a bathtub facing the plains. There is an outside open shower as well.
The interior of the suites are painted with the same colours as the main building, terracotta, mustard and blue, which is incorporated in the fabrics. A verandah extends from the room facing the plains, ideal for relaxing and watching the spectacular serengeti sunset.



Facilities
Adjoining Rooms
Gymnasium
Telephone at Reception
Baby Sitting
Hairdryers
Traditional Dances
Balloon Safaris
Laundry
Turndown Service
Bird Watching
Mosquito Nets
Weddings
Board games
Outdoor Dining
WiFi in Public Areas
Children’s Menu
Special Diets
Wheelchair Accessible Rooms
Conferences
Sundowners


Gift Shop
Swimming Pool


















































NGORONGORO SERENA SAFARI LODGE






Regularly 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. Designed to blend completely into the landscape, it is entirely invisible from the floor of the Crater 600 metres below.

 Getting there
The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, lies immediately adjacent to the Serengeti National Park and 180 kilometres from Arusha.
By road: transfers by road from Arusha take approximately 4 hours.
By air: there is an adjacent airstrip and a ‘meet and greet' and transfer service is offered.

Facilities

  • 75 rock-built rooms with panoramic private balconies
  • Rock built dining room and bar with central fire
  • Extensive viewing terraces
  • Game drives into the Crater daily
  • Wedding planning and honeymoon venue
  • Gift shop, business centre, WiFi
  • Tented conference centre
  • Extensive selection of sports and activities
  • Cultural dance and music
  • TV room with satellite TV.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

WELCOME TO THE MAFIA ISLAND, TANZANIA









This is one of Tanzania’s best areas for diving and you’ll always see something exciting, from rainbow-coloured clownfish to octopus, rays and the odd gigantic grouper or large potato cod.
Sharks and dolphins are found in the deeper waters, and at night turtles crawl onto remote beaches to nest. Between the months of October and March the chances of being able to swim with whale sharks are quite high – this can be arranged from the lodges or Watersports Centers.

 It is the ocean here that is the greater attraction though. Within the bay, the shallow reefs are perfect for snorkelling or learning to dive. Outside the bay’s entrance is guarded by a long coral wall, attracting more experienced divers. There are more than 50 genera of coral here. Some of the very best and exciting excursions include Mafia Deep Sea fishing, Dhow sailing, Yacht safaris, Turtle watching, Scuba dive, Bird watching and Snorkeling. Find more excursions in the left menu.

POWER, SKILLS, SPEED, STRATEGIES AND TEAM WORK DETERMINE THE HUNTING SUCCESS FOR THESE CARNIVORES.....BUT WHO IS MORE SUCCESSFUL?













Lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah and jackals who is more successful than the other?