Arusha Coffee Lodge is nestled among the endless fields of Tanzania's largest coffee plantation. This exclusive lodge exudes a traditional colonial charm. Each plantation house is lavishly equipped with a four-poster bed, fireplace, lounge and private veranda.

Further facilities at the lodge include a swimming pool, garden terrace, safari bar and small shopping boutique. Enjoy a delectable and sophisticated à la carte dinner around the open fire while absorbing the cosy atmosphere of the Coffee Lodge Lounge.

Most of the international flights arrive very late at Kilimanjaro Airport. Arusha Coffee Lodge is a good choice for an overnight stop if you plan to start your safari the next morning. The road to Ngorongoro and Tarangire passes just outside the lodge and the local airport is close by too.

Swala Camp comprises twelve spacious tents, all of which sit beneath shade-giving trees atop a slightly raised platform. Guests are offered the usual comforts of an en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, sofa and large, comfortable bed. The rooms are decorated stylishly and boast elegant neutral-toned interiors, adorned with rich African textiles.

The main building, consisting of dining area and lounge, is arranged around a large baobab tree. The wildlife around the waterhole can be perfectly observed from the deck and from the open fire place. The whole camp is built in a clearing where single tall acacia and baobab trees provide shade for the many animals that seek protection in the midday heat.

Tarangire National Park is situated some 120 km south of Arusha and renowned for its huge herds of elephant and many majestic baobab trees. The drive from Arusha to the park entry gate takes about two hours, from where it is a game drive of approximately two hours to reach the camp. The camp can also be accessed by plane from Arusha to Kuro Airstrip (25 min), followed by a 40-minute drive to camp.

Swala Camp is situated inside the National Park, in a quiet, wildlife-rich corner in the southwest of Tarangire National Park on the edge of Gursi Swamp, far from the tourist rush. The location of the camp provides guests with the unique opportunity to witness wildlife and explore the natural beauty of Tarangire National Park right from the start of their safari. Camps that are located outside the park need to pass the main gate each and every time they access the park, which minors the safari experience in our opinion.

Gibb's Farm is not only a smart destination for visiting safari guests, but also a working organic coffee, fruit and vegetable plantation. Originally built in 1929, the farm has been extending a warm welcome to guests for the past forty years.

It comprises 18 en-suite cottages, each equipped with fireplace, bathtub and veranda. Sympathetic refurbishment has continued to keep the main building up to date while retaining the farmhouse's original character.

Encircled by a historic English garden, the main building is where guests will find the restaurant, lounge and bar. The spectacular views from the veranda reach much further than the farm's plantation.

Gibb's Farm covers 3200 m2 of farmland in the Ngorongoro Highlands near Karatu. Its location makes it the ideal base from which to visit the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.

The founders of Nomad, one of Tanzania's most renowned safari operators, chose this spectacular spot to build this camp because of the unique vantage point offered by the Kogakuria Kopjes - a high rocky outcrop affording supremely beautiful views over the Mara River Valley.

Lamai Serengeti Camp comprises a total of 8 tents of which two tents are family units. Each site has been carefully selected and any rocks, rather than being moved, have been individually integrated into the overall design. The rooms are painted in refreshingly light colours and equipped with wooden floors, comfortable beds, a large bathroom and a beautiful veranda with a view of the plain in front of the camp. In the morning, coffee is brought to your room and a new day begins...

Facilities of the main building include a natural stone pool, a lounge and a bar with comfortable seating area.

An alternative for families and friends is the private Mkombe's House. or Lamai Private Camp which is also offered on private basis only.

Lamai Serengeti sits tucked amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, just a few km from where the wildebeest cross the Mara River in the Northern sector of the Serengeti National Park.

The closest airstrip is Kogatende.