
Diwaka Tours & Travel Ltd
Muranga Rd., Aqua Plaza
P.O. Box 17001 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0)20 2685134
Fax: +254 (0)20 3750393
Email: info(at)diwakasafaris.com
Url: http://www.diwakasafaris.com/
The northern most lodge in the Serengeti, Lobo Wildlife Lodge is built into a massive kopje, merging completely into the surrounding landscape, considered to be one of the most beautiful lodges in Tanzania, its beauty can be described as breathtaking. Lobo Wildlife Lodge very rarely operates at or near capacity due to its remote location. This certainly makes the lodge more appealing, as it never feels very crowded especially in comparison to the large lodges of the Central Serengeti, which have a more nd touristy feel to them. The decor, on par with the rooms, is still something out of the 1970s but the friendly staff and beautiful kopje themed lobby, pool and dinning area more then make up for this. Throughout the lodge, you will find baboons, hyraxs and agama lizards clambering on the giant kopjes that adorn the main lodge structure.
LOCATION: Lobo Wildlife Lodge is located in the Lobo area which is the Northern part of the Serengeti, approximately 45 kms from the Kenyan border , it was constructed around a rocky outcrop using mainly wood and glass. In Distances it is, 415 kms from Arusha, 80 km from Seronera (2 hour- drive over dirt tracks), 3 km from the landing strip of Lobo (Sheduled flights only).
CLIMATE: The temperature is comfortably hot during the day, nights can be chilly. Rains occur between November and May, the heaviest rainfall is normally in April. June to October are dry and windy. September and October are much drier before the November rains.
NUMBER OF ROOMS: The Lobo Wildlife Lodge overlooks one of the most picturesque plains in the Serengeti and features 75 rooms with private bathrooms, (one presidential suite and two junior suites. 58 twin rooms, 18 double rooms (King-size bed), 18 communicating rooms)
Room Amenities: accommodation beds are quite comfortable and there are large windows looking out on to a very pretty area of bush. There are perfectly functional ensuite bathrooms which have amazingly good water pressure and hot (almost superheated) water. The rooms are small and furnished with just a nightstand, chair and bed.There are views from most of the rooms looking out to the Lobo Valley or the area behind the lodge; however, there is no balcony but just a window to observe from.
Room Dcor: The rooms at Lobo Wildlife Lodge are built at the base of the kopje in two motel style wings with each wing diverging from the main reception and dinning area.Each wing is 3-stories high and your room is accessed via an internal motel style hallway.As mentioned, the rooms are very basic but clean and comfortable.Buffalo are frequent visitors to the grazing area beneath the rooms and can be regularly spotted from your room.This is certainly not the lodge to pick based upon relaxing in your room.Rather, a stay at Lobo Wildlife Lodge is best enjoyed out game viewing the surrounding valley or enjoying the views and wildlife from the main lodge areas.
Special Feature: Lobo is an ideal location to witness the woodland ecosystem.
FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES: The 'Fig Tree' restaurant for 150 dinners, For early risers, coffee and biscuits are served at the front desk from 6 am. Lunch box available on request, before 8 pm the previous evening. The meals at Lobo Wildlife Lodge are surprisingly good. Meals are either served buffet style of fixed course depending upon the number of guests. Over 50 guests on any one night and buffets will be served for each meal. Regardless of the style, the food is excellent and on par with most of the more expensive lodges in the park.
Breakfast boxes can be arranged for early morning game drives or you can enjoy breakfast on the outside patio next to the dinning tent.Breakfast consists of eggs, breads, fruit, mixed nuts, yogurt and pancakes. Similarly to breakfast, you have your choice of dinning in for lunch or enjoying a lunch box if you plan a full day adventure game drive.Dinner is also very good and is served with 4 courses.A typical arrangement would include greens or corn fritters, soup, rice, potatoes and your choice of chicken, pasta or beef plus fresh fruit skewers or chocolate cake.
There is a good variety of beer, wine, soft drinks and spirits available at an additional charge at Lobo Wildlife Lodge.
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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: The swimming pool and bar, both dug into the rock, afford breathtaking views over the bushy plains and savanna dotted with herds of buffalo and elephant. Climb atop the kopje to the hotel's sundowner deck, and watch the horizon ablaze with the setting African sun.
At Lobo, a variety of wildlife can be easily viewed from the bedroom window, the swimming pool and the rock top. A short drive away leads one into the heart of the Serengeti Plains teeming with wildlife.
It is ideal to stay at this lodge during the periods end of May to end of June as the Lobo area is abundant with wildlife.
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On request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.