Thursday, March 30, 2017

Not your typical African safari

Elewana: Select Properties in East Africa




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Sand River Masai Mara

Situated on a secluded and picturesque site, Sand River Masai Mara replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920Ć¢€™s.Sand River Masai Mara is an ideal destination, at any time of the year, for those wishing to enjoy exceptional game-viewing. The National Reserve is best known for its large concentrations of big cats, such as leopard, cheetah and, of course, lion.


Facts in Brief:

 16 Tented Suites, all with en suite bathroom and outdoor shower 1  Family Tent with two bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms  Dining tent, lounge tent, plunge pool, and games room  Superlative access to the Mara National Reserve


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Loisaba Tented Camp
Loisaba is a 56,000 acreprivate wildlife conservancy, under the new ownership and management of the Loisaba Community Trust, and supported by The Nature Conservancy. A beautifullandscape with springs, plains, valleys and views, and the great Ewaso Nyiro River, it is an important elephant haven and one of the best places to see wild dog.

Perched on the edge of an escarpment, Loisaba Tented Camp is designed to capitalize on unhindered views across LaikipiaĆ¢€™s mottled landscape all the way to Mt Kenya.

All accommodations and main areas enjoy a breathtaking vantage point over an expansive panorama. Spacious and airy tents are custom-built with large floor-to-ceiling doors and windows, high ceilings and polished wood floors. The tent suites are adorned in chicAfricana furniture with a modern European twist.


Facts in Brief:

6 ensuitetents, 3 doubles and 3 convertible twin/doubles  3 Family Combinations, each with 1 double and 1 convertible twin/double ensuite tents, and adjoined by a walkway  A Family Combination and 1 en suite tent have access to a private swimming pool


Tarangire Treetops
On the path of an annual elephant migration, TarangireTreetops sits alone in a 312km2 private wildlife area borderingTarangire National Park, amid a landscape of rolling, baobab studded hills. Elevated Ć¢€œtreehouseĆ¢€ suites are perched high up with views over the adjacent baobab and marula trees, givingTarangire Treetops an adventurous and exotic feel. Twenty suites, with a wide private balconies, are lavishly furnished. Natural materials are blended with contemporaryAfricana decor, to provide guests with a unique and most memorable safari experience. All the suites are either sunset facing, sunrise-facing or overlook the campĆ¢€™s waterhole and animal trail.

Encasing an impressive baobab tree, the spacious and tranquil reception, lounge and dining room overlook the swimming pool and a waterhole that sees a steady flow of wild animal visitors. With the natural beauty of the hills and dry river beds begging to be explored, guests can enjoy guided walking safaris, day or night time game drives and the enchantment of bush dining.

Facts in Brief:
 20 luxury tented rooms on elevated platforms with thatched roofs  18 rooms are double/twin convertible and 2 are triples

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Serengeti Migration Camp
Lining the banks of the famous Grumeti river, home to pods of grunting and wallowing hippos, Serengeti Migration Camp perfectly encapsulates the luxury camp experience. Overlooking a kopje and sweeping plains across the river, the campĆ¢€™s main areas are designed for enjoyment of the expansive view and being captivated by the colours of a spectacular Serengeti sunset. An open-plan lounge, dining room with large balcony, and a sunset viewing platform with campfire ensure that all delicious meals and satisfying drinks are accompanied by a stunning view. A large swimming pool invites guests for a refreshing swim during the heat of the day.

Situated on the path of the annual Great Migration, during the months of April through June and again in late October to December, guests to the camp are treated to the spectacular view of a landscape dotted with wildebeest from horizon to horizon.

Our luxurious and elevated ensuite tents are incredibly spacious and tastefully decorated in rich dark wood and leather furnishings. Serengeti Migration Camp tents have the feel of a stately hotel room, but with canvas walls to let the sounds of the African bush remind you of your truly wild location. Large wrap-around verandahs afford 360-degree views of the surrounding African bush.

Facts in Brief:
 20 spacious canvas tents on elevated hardwood floor platforms ~ all convertible twin/doubles (64m2). Four rooms hold a sleeper couch that can be used as an extra bed and another extra bed can be used to fit 2 adults and 2 children.

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