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WEEKEND GETAWAYS Looking for a unique destination for your next holiday or just a weekend getaway? Mkoma Bay Tented Lodge is the perfect venue, offering relaxation and exceptional service. Mkoma Bay’s trademark is their luxury-tented accommodation. For families or groups there is a larger Swahili style houseoverlooking Mkoma Bay. The beautiful unspoiled and secluded beach makes Mkoma Bay a romantic spot for weddings or honeymoons too. You can relax under a shady tree over looking Mkoma Bay, take a swim in our pool or walk on the quiet beach. Just off the mainland, there is spectacular snorkeling and diving off the reefs of Maziwe Island, which are a virtual underwater paradise. Mkoma Bay also has its own boat to take you up the Pangani River looking for birds or the elusive crocodile! If the water isn’t your thing then why not explore old Pangani on a walking tour arranged with local guides. Mkoma Bay has excellent facilities for meetings, workshops, or retreats. With fast and reliable Internet access (if you want it!), it is the prefect venue to get away from the office and work in a natural environment. Fresh seafood is always featured on the menu and our chefs pride themselves in developing dishes using local spices to give our food a Swahili flavor to accommodate all tastes. Pangani is still a best-kept secret of the intrepid traveler. Pristine beaches, historic architecture, and sleepy coastal ambiance make this area a favorite of returning visitors.Come visit our little piece of paradise! Tel: +255 786 434 001, +255 682 002 202 or mkomabay@gmail.com Weekly Sail aboard Yacht Quest from Dar es Salaam to Mafia island, enjoy whale shark spotting, snorkelling, fishing and a few other island visits before arriving in the town of Kilwa. All food and soft drinks included. Other tailormade charters also available. $485. Call: 0657 750 432 or mikehein10@gmail.com Selous Kinga Lodge is another wonderful reason to visit the magical Southern Tanzania. This paradise-like retreat is strategically and exclusively positioned on the banks of the awesome Rufiji River with the amazing Selous Game Reserve as the next-door neighbors. Staying at this 20 beds safari lodge is an excellent and memorable experience filled with adventurous wild nature moments by the day and romantic relaxing ambiance by the night. Selous Kinga Lodge welcomes you to share its secrets; the staggering and diverse natural beauty found in this part of the country, abundance of wildlife and a very scenic setting the lodge enjoys. The lodge guarantees every guest – top class amenities and facilities, a genuine warm hospitality from the lodge staff and the local people and last but not least, the most amazing variety of fresh and delicious cuisine. Southern Tanzania’s hospitality scene will never be the same again as Selous Kinga Lodge has just redefined bush luxury as we used to know it. For more information please call: +255 (0) 786 261 101 or info@selouskingalodge.com or visit: www.selouskingalodge.com Page 10
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Glass Bottom Boat Trips: See the natural beauty of the underwaterworld from the safety and comfort of our specially designed Glass-bottomed Boats. Great for Kids, Day Trips, School Trips, Sunset Cruises and Island visits available. TShs. 10,000 per adult and children under 12 years TShs. 5,000. Call: +255 772 011 202 or info@tanzaquatic.com www.tanzaquatic.com Selous Mbuyu Camp, located right in the centre of the Selous Game Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of a kind luxury accommodation. Our luxury tented camp is situated on the banks of the Rufiji River in a prime game viewing area within the Selous Game Reserve. It has 14 standard tents, 1 VIP and 1 Honeymoon tent, all with a private veranda overlooking the river. We offer various ways to take in nature with walking safaris, fishing and game drives, day trips to Selous final resting place can also be arranged and include a packed picnic basket for your enjoyment and to sustain you on your full day journey. At Selous game viewing in the reserve you will participate in some classic-style game drives-exploring the bush in open 4x4 vehicles. These will be special days spent exploring the wilderness in the biggest game reserve in Africa and viewing diverse wildlife which includes: lions, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, elephants, wild dogs and so much more. Boat Safari where you will explore the different channels and lakes of the River Rufiji System, surrounded by hippos basking and crocodiles’ large variety of herons, storks, ducks, stilts and other water birds may be seen. The game package includes Accommodation in deluxe tent, full board, 3 meals daily, selected beverages, water throughout the day, two safaris activities per day (Game drive and Rufiji boat safari). Complimentary facilities include swimming pool, mini gym, library, inhouse game and cycles. Tel: +255 (0) 689 133 000 sales@selousmbuyusafaricamp.com www.selousmbuyusafaricamp.com “Pole Pole, considered one of the most exclusive eco-lodges in the world, is renowned for its great cuisine, unpretentious and laid-back atmosphere, and warm but discrete hospitality. Balancing luxury and with respect for local culture and environment, it is the perfect place to relax after a safari, and the ideal base for exploring the underwater wonders of Mafia Island... With a touch of style.” Mafia Island is approximately 30 miles off the Tanzanian coast, about 30 minutes by air from Dar es Salaam and 45 minutes from the Selous Game Reserve and Zanzibar Island. Mafia is reachable by light aircraft only. The resort is a 20-minute drive from Kilindoni, the main village and airstrip. The transfer to and from the airport is included in the accommodation cost. Email: book@polepole.com or visit: www.polepole.com Traditional Dhow Cruises - Hire a Dhow for the day, great for a fun filled day or party with your friends and colleagues. Visit the pristine beaches of Bongoyo or Mbudya Island on a traditional sailing dhow or take a sunset cruise on Msasani Bay. Maximum 35 guests. Call: +255 772 011 202, info@tanzaquatic.com or visit: www.tanzaquatic.com
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La Madrugada Beach Resort in Zanzibar is a unique and peaceful beachfront resort. In the lounge area you will find a free wireless Internet for all guests! The wireless zone also stretches into the opposing bar & lounge area where you can find a perfect place to relax or enjoy some of our board games. We have 2 pools in the center of the plot facing towards the sea. At the pool you will find our pool bar with plenty of refreshments. All the rooms have view over the poolarea with seating outside to enjoy ”a night on the terrace”. The interior of the rooms is all arranged in a simple and elegant Zanzibarian Style. We offer: 2 saltwater pools (one with children area) and pool bar. Rooms of 2, 3 or 4 beds. AC in most rooms and fans in all rooms. Private shower and WC in all rooms. Beach/ Pool bar. Lounge area with a bar, books and games, TV and DVD-Player for your enjoyment. Free Wi-Fi in most of the hotel area even at the beach. 15 Minutes far from Dolphin Conservation Area and Paje Beach. Restaurant with continental menu. Small shop. Bicycle rental. Safari and Tour desk. Laundry service and Transportation. Tel: +255 777 423 331 or reservations@lamadrugadaresort.com or visit: lamadrugadaresort.com Kamba Kochi Beach House, Kimbiji Beach Retreat: 2 bedroom double storey house in Kimbiji, 35 kms from the Ferry, tarmac road past the Avic Town. Can sleep 8 people. Ideal for a beach party, yoga retreat or just relaxation. $200 per day including breakfast or $500 for a weekend package includes 1 lunch and 2 dinners. Call: 0755 457 557, 0717 785 056 or supermunthali@gmail.com Skippers Heaven Lodge, Kimbiji: Located 40 kilometres from Dar es Salaam along the South Beach coast. The resort consists of 6 very spacious Chalets that all have an exquisite view of the beautiful Indian Ocean, Tanzania. The resort aims to give the guests a feel of what the unspoilt Tanzanian coast really is. There is a wide range of activities that guests with every need can indulge in. From your relaxing beach holiday to big game fishing. Skippers-Haven is your ideal choice. Skippers-Haven is a beautifully located resort, which is situated on a small peninsular that has its own unique secluded beach where undisturbed relaxation does not reach a higher level.We take pride in being an eco-friendly resort; wind turbines are used for electricity and hot water comes from solar heaters. During construction of the resort there was not one tree cut down. The chalets were positioned so that minimal damage would be incurred to the natural surroundings. The now preserved area boasts some of the most phenomenal bird life located on the coast. The resort boasts an amazing bar and restaurant service where guests can sit and enjoy a wide range of meals and drinks, while watching the dhows sail in and out of the bay and capture some of the most spectacular sunsets Africa has to offer. So for those of you wanting to experience Africa unspoilt and thriving this is your ideal location. Wake up to the call of the African Fish Eagle, take a trip out snorkelling or deep-sea fishing and experience what the warm Indian Ocean can offer. Sip on your ice cold drinks while on a sunset cruise and end your day with some fine wining and dining at our restaurant. There is no doubt that your experience will be an unforgettable one. Tel: +255 757 546 190 or info@skippers-haven.com or visit: www.skippers-haven.com Lawns Hotel is situated at the entrance of the township atop a hill overlooking the mountains, surrounded by beautiful lawns, flowers and trees. The hotel is over 100 years old and the soothing ambience reflects this with its colonial charm and German influence. All our rooms are ensuite, comfortable and large. Our restaurant is located in what used to be the town cinema during the colonial days. We also have some of the best camping facilities in Tanzania available on the ground. Tel: +255 759 914 144 or +255 652 315 914 or contact@lawnshotel.com
The Retreat Selous: Offers the most authentic, remote and personalized game viewing experience in Africa’s biggest Game Reserve, a vast and untouched land which is rarely experienced today. We guarantee a maximum of individuality in one of the last intact and untouched ecosystems of Africa. We don’t believe in fixed programs – our guests discover Africa in their own time and space, on foot, in an open 4x4, by boat or just sitting on the banks of the Ruaha River. Our guides are storytellers about nature. They read the tracks of the of the animals like other read books and they give our visitors a unique understanding of the flora and fauna in this beautiful Reserve. All our guests enjoy a heartfelt, warm and genuine service from our dedicated staff who is employed from the local communities. The Retreat works in harmony with nature, wildlife and the local communities and contributes to the peaceful development of the Selous Game Reserve. Tel: +255 783 213 951 or welcome@retreat-africa.com or visit: http://www.retreat-africa.com or www.facebook.com/RetreatsTanzania Siri Yetu Villas: (“Our Secret” in Swahili) Villas. This unique property has two selfcatering holiday villas for rent on a daily or weekly basis. Located on beautiful Kasa Beach, 38 km south of the Dar/ Kigamboni ferry, you are just far enough from the city to enjoy a secluded, safe and clean beach, and yet close enough to be easily accessible from Dar es Salaam. It’s perfect for a romantic getaway; or a family/ group of friends looking for an intimate, relaxed, home-away-from-home. Each villa has two spacious bedrooms with attached bathrooms, plus a daybed in the main living area, comfortably sleeping 5 to 6 people. The bedrooms have large shuttered and netted windows, bringing in the sea breeze and opening to an unforgettable sea view. An outdoor shower and Persian-style bath with Zanzibari-style flooring and walls add to the simple elegance of the villas. A well-equipped kitchen, open to the living area, makes cooking a social activity. Large doors and windows bring the outdoors into the home. The villas are powered by solar energy, and equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, stove, oven, all kitchen and dining necessities, linen and towels. The only thing you need to bring is food and drinks! Tel: +255 787 025 290, +255 754 618 163 or siriyetuvillas@gmail.com or visit: siriyetu.com Simbamwenni Lodge & Camping: Ideally situated near the busy market town of Morogoro, Simbamwenni Lodge is the place to stay if you are on business in town, looking for a short visit to Mikumi National Park, a walk in the Uluguru mountains to see some of the most exciting endemic bird species in Tanzania, or an expedition into the Udzungwa game reserve to see red colobus monkeys, or just want to get away from city life, without leaving it too far behind! Luxury Self-contained chalets or camping in tranquil surroundings, you will find accommodation to suit you with: wifi, secure car parking, security 24/7, walled compound, stocked bar, clean linen, table tennis, generator. Located within 10 minutes of the centre of Morogoro town, Simbamwenni Lodge is set within 6 acres of peaceful park-like tropical gardens, along the Ngerengere River. Big mature trees and flowering shrubs abound, while we are striving for self-sufficiency with a varied kitchen garden, coconut palms, bananas and a variety of citrus trees. Simbamwenni, named after the city-state on the Ngerengere river visited by Henry Morton Stanley during his expedition in search of Dr. Livingstone, is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable accommodation for individuals and groups who are looking for a secure, comfortable stop-over location near some of the most important eco-tourist attractions on the Southern Circuit in Tanzania. Tel: 073 884 496, simbamwenni@gmail.com or visit: www.simbamwenni.com or www.facebook.com/simbamwenni advertising dar Issue Nº 925
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