Tanzania Hotels

::  KIRAWIRA TENTED CAMP

 

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 04****

 

LOCATION:  At Serengeti National Park, on the Western Serengeti, in Tanzania.

 

DESCRIPTION: Kirawira is a luxury-tented camp, a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti and featuring a harmonious blend of Victorian and African craftsmanship. Set upon a hill, in the remote regions of the Grumeti River, with commanding views of endless savanna, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings. Kirawira Camp is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

 

NUMBER OF ROOMS:

 25 luxury tents (19 twins + 06 doubles).

 

Room décor: Each luxury tent is raised off the ground on a permanent platform, has a deep-shaded deck and is individually appointed with select antique Victorian furniture and East African art. From these unique accommodations, there are uninterrupted panoramas of the Serengeti plains.

Room amenities: Each guest tent is a private, enclosed suite with shower facilities and a private balcony with a game viewing platform and services of a personal butler.

Special features: Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service. All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, laundry and game drives in a customized fleet of Land Rovers are included as part of Kirawira Camp's unique offering.

FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

Two Luxury Dining Tents - Large, beautifully-appointed, tent with raised wood flooring serves as the lounge and bar which is available for guest use throughout the day and evening. In the spirit of Kirawira's operating concept, guests can order, at any time, their preferred hot or cold beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) or food snacks - all are provided on a complimentary basis. A light afternoon tea is  available in the mid-afternoon.

Guests can also choose to have any or all of their meals served on the deck of their tent.

Bar Lounge/Bar Tent: Seating capacity of Lounge/Bar Tent: 30 people plus 20 people on the terrace

 

GENERAL FACILITIES:

Balcony with game viewing platform; chairs and table

Hammocks (in 08 tents)

Writing table

Shaver outlet and shaving mirror

His and hers bathroom vanities

Voltage 220-240 volts

Express check-in and check-out facilities

Laundry and valet services

Gift shop

Crocodile Blinds

Sundowners

Secretarial Services available

 

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

Swimming pool

Nature and Bird Walks

Massage Services

Game Drives in customized vehicles at the time preferred by the client

Walking Safaris - two hours with armed ranger and undertaken by camp manager

Excursions to Grumeti River, fishing at Lake Victoria

Hot air balloon safaris

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Not available unless on request.

 

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 is dry and windy. September and October are much drier before the November rains.