Tanzania Hotels

::  KLEIN'S TENTED CAMP

 

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

 

LOCATION: On the North-Eastern of Serengeti National Park. Borders the Serengeti National Park to the West and the Masai Mara Reserve to the North, just 23 km from the Tanzania/Kenya border. To the South, is the game hunting areas and to the West Kuka Hills inhabited by the Masai commuinity. Access is either through:-

a). Flight from Arusha to the Camp airstrip – just 3 km from the Camp, or

b). Scheduled flight to Seronera airstrip and road transfer 100 kms (2 hours) to the camp

c). Drive north-westwards through the Serengeti, along the Arusha-Ngorongoro-Bolongoja road on a journey of 414 km (6 – 7 hours).

 

DESCRIPTION: It is a very stylish small camp consisting of a main lodge and ten rock and thatch cottages (rondavels), with rich wooden floors and classic interiors. Klein’s Camp got its name from the American big game hunter “Al Klein” who used to hunt in this area, and built this Camp in 1926 next to a fresh water spring on the western shoulder of the Mogogwe Hill. With the panoramic views of the Grumeti River valley below, the Kuka Hills to the East and bordered to the north by the Masai Mara and to the west by the Serengeti, Klein’s Camp is one of the most strategically placed wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The camp has a central sitting room and bar which shares the fabulous views. A vast sofa has cushions and throws in raw silks, soft chenilles and zebra hide. A magnificent leather ottoman, beaded in the Masai style, serves as a coffee table and supports piles of wildlife books and a bao set for playing this very addictive African board game.

 

NUMBER OF ROOMS: The camp has just ten intimate, turn-of-the-century style cottages of local rock and thatch and can cater a maximum of 16 guests.

Room Décor: Spacious ound stone walls and polished floors beautifully offset the soft cream and gossamer-fabric interiors resembling an old Tanganyikan coffee plantation house. The interiors are rustic, with comfort and style, reminiscent of the heydays of rugged safaris.  From each private terrace, a diversity of resident wildlife may be viewed in the valley.

 

Room Amenities: en suite bathroom with double basins and piping hot showerheads the size of a dinner platter, leather bedspreads, natural cotton gowns simple stone walls, cosy armchairs, and downy beds reflect the spirit of both camp and landscape.

 Special Feature: Magnificent views and annual migration of the wildebeestes.

FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

Main dining area graced by a large open fireplace. The shared living spaces - the restaurant and lounge  command spectacular views of the valley and surrounding hills.

The camp has a large, beautifully furnished bar.

Bush breakfasts and private dinners can be arranged at spectacular locations as well as sundowners being served on the crest of a hill

CONFRENCE FACILITIES: Not Available.

 

GENERAL FACILITIES:

The camp has a large, beautifully furnished bar.

Curio shop stocks locally made Maasai crafts.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

Outdoor freeform pool, floored with local stone to blend with the landscape

Leisure deck by the poolside.

Guided day and night game viewing drives in open safari vehicles

Guided nature and bird walks

Visit to the Olosokwan community villages

Indoors library with a collection of wildlife books, magazines and videos.

 

 

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.