Looking for a lavish experience set in a breathtaking location; from beautiful mountain views, rivers to endless plains! East Africa Lodges offer guests utterly luxurious, exclusive and impeccable stay where you explore nature and become one with your serene surroundings to create lasting memories. Waking up to the sun rising over the distant horizon or sitting around an open fire under the clearest night sky you’ve ever seen above your head is a must.
Traveling is a wonderful way to refuel energy and to explore new cultures. If you love to do it in a classy way, then staying in a luxurious Five-star lodge is the best choice. Checkout the beauty below:
Singita Sasakwa Lodge (Tanzania)
Timeless beauty is the hallmark of the irresistible glamorous Singita Sasakwa Lodge. Located in the Grumeti Reserves in northern Tanzania, and forms part of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem, the lodge offers the idyllic views and unparalleled plains scenery of the majestic Serengeti National Park from the lodge’s spacious veranda. A sense of lavishness is woven throughout the turn-of-the-century manor house and private cottages through a blend of authentic European style and East African influences. Singita Sasakwa Lodge holds special appeal for those with a passion for refined splendor, ensconcing its guests in comfort, luxury and old-world elegance. From this superb vantage point, one can become absorbed in the marvel of an abundance of wildlife, including the annual migration of zebra and wildebeest, widely known as the greatest natural spectacle on earth. The lodge features a stunning spa, tennis court, and infinity pool among others.
Rates from $ 1540- 2045per adult per night
$770-1023 per child per night (2-16 years).
Roving Bushtop( Tanzania)
Where luxury and natural splendor come together in the heart of the Central Serengeti; Roving Bushtops offers peacefulness and serenity. As you wonder whether there is anywhere else on earth that you’d rather be than your Roving Bushtops luxury safari tent, you can jump to your feet to explore more than a hundred square metres of luxurious wooden decking, featuring a sunken bath tub, sun loungers and dining table. Not only does its superb location provide exceptional year-round game viewing for guests, the migration comes to us in November/December
Rates single room $ 1280- $1850
Bisate Lodge (Rwanda)
The dreamy setting of the luxurious Bisate Lodge in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone has a jaw dropping views of the beautiful peaks of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rearing up through the Afro-alpine forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park. The fabulous Lodge comprise of Six stunning opulent en-suite forest villas that offers guests comfort and idyllic views while retaining environmental principles, reflecting the culture of surrounding rural Rwanda.
Rates $1470-$1654 per adult per night sharing
One &only Nyungwe House (Rwanda)
Nestled in the largest mountain rainforest in Africa, One&Only Nyungwe House is home to most beautiful décor and views. Sink into the comfort of your secluded forest haven, with sumptuous amenities, a crackling fireplace, and vivacious art inspired by the natural beauty of Rwanda. Or reconnect with a friend in a spacious Two Bedroom Suite, graced with every creature comfort. The lodge is perfect for lovers of an acquisitive views, some peace and quiet, relax luxurious at this lavish lodge around a beautifully crafted dining table; warm yourselves by the crackling fire; or unwind on a private deck completely immersed in nature
Rates Single room $1034- $1293
Double room $ 1799- $2248
Suites $ 5819- $7274
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (Uganda)
Enjoy a vocation that feels as comfortable as home. It is remote, it is beautiful and it is intimate. Lost high up at 2,000 meters, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge enjoys breathtaking views of the forest and the Virunga ranges. Clouds Guests stay in cottages built of local volcanic stone with massive sitting rooms, fireplaces, private verandahs and en suite bathrooms. The Lodge provides the ultimate romantic getaway for those seeking a luxurious escape for a honeymoon, Gorilla trekking hiking experience, or a relaxing vacation.
Rates: Single room $538-$834
Double room $414-$640 per Adult per night sharing
$ 214-$322 per child per night
Angama Mara (Kenya)
Suspended between heaven and earth, this luxury wilderness Lodge is an absolute jewel amid one of Kenya’s most fascinating lodges. the luxurious Angama Mara is perched high on the rim of Africa’s Great Rift Valley with a sensational vantage point overlooking the Mara Triangle. The lodge is inspired by an old-world “Country Club” style, where indoors and outdoors merge into one promise an exotic paradox of indulgent luxury. It comprises two totally separate and intimate camps each of fifteen tented suites. The guest areas are set on the edge of the Ololoolo Escarpment, with wraparound views of the Mara below. This is a serene haven for relaxation and tranquility where some of the most romantic scenes were filmed for the movie Out of Africa.
Rates: $1200-$1650 per person per night sharing
Mara Plains Camp (Kenya)
When sitting in the middle of one of the richest wild ecosystems in the world it’s exceptionally important not to try and upstage what nature has provided, the design of Mara Plains is one of understatement and quiet class; just scrupulously beautiful. The camp caters for only 14 guests in seven uniquely designed octagonal canvas rooms with a décor that pays homage to the essence of East Africa and its chief influences Maasai and Arab culture. Mara Plains Camp is a contemporary interpretation of the classic safari lodge, Ancient Swahili heritage is reflected in large wooden doors from the coastal island of Lamu, and accents of deep red and purple honour the great Maasai chiefs and warriors who have roamed this land for millennia. Add to this cultural melting pot a nod to the colonial era, with rich leathers, copper and brass used in expedition-style campaign furniture and you have a lavish, residential atmosphere which complements, rather than overwhelm the surrounding wilderness.
Rates: $920-$1800 per Adult per night sharing
$ 460-$900 per child per night sharing (8-15 years)
Apoka Safari Lodge (Uganda)
Located in Kidepo National Park, Uganda’s most remote park where the vast golden green plains punctuated with craggy, rocky outcrops, reveal an even bigger sky at night. Under a canopy of impossibly bright stars, this is where we are reminded that the earth is round.
Simplicity and authenticity describe this unique Lodge, Everything is handmade by local craftsmen. The luxurious rooms at Apoka have been built with comfort in mind to offer intimate yet vivacious ambiance. 10 expansive rooms with natural canvas walls surround a rocky kopje with endless views across the savanna, with inside sitting rooms and private verandas that provides standards of hospitality & elegance found in only a few lodges. Step outside to a sheltered terrace and slip into your own outdoor stone bathtub; the kind of pool that makes you want to jump in, splashing and yelling, feeling like a kid again.
Rates: Single room $521-$798
Double room $399-$619 per adult per night sharing
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