Activities
ACTIVITIES
Come Stay, Experience...
We strongly believe that every guest staying at our lodge, be it on a safari or on a casual gateway, there must be ways to enhance that experience. It is common knowledge amongst safari folks that, accomodation on safari must be rustic and basic!,
We think differently, an africa safari is to many a once in a lifetime experience and therefore accomodation facility forming part of the itinerary must offer a wholistic experience, from nature, activities, space, convenience and affordable luxury! Welcome to the Retreat, let us share with you our slice of paradise!
water fun
Swimming
Tired of a long day out? Take a plunge in our infinity pool and watch the birds return to their nests as evening falls, or venture further into the forests, farms, and falls that surround the lodge.
water fun
Fishing
Enjoy fishing? We have a lake right on the property where you can experience just that, ask us for more details.
jungle ride
Cycling Experience
Set amidst valleys, rolling hills, and pathways through the coffee farms, biking here is an excellent way to burn some calories and get close to locals going about their daily life
adventure
Jogging Trail
Within the lodge grounds, a jogging trail passes through the upper and lower sections of the property, covering 1,500 metres.
INDOOR FUN
Amphitheater
Our best-kept secret, tucked away in the forest overlooking the lake, our amphitheater is a place for yoga lovers and private bush dinners.
Adventure
Endoro Falls
We're very close to Ngorongoro's Endoro Falls walking trail, a roughly 2-hour excursion that takes you to elephant caves and the Ngorongoro rainforest.
Beyond the Lodge
Nearby Daytrips
Get to visit Northern Tanzania and enhance your stay with day visits to these nearby highlights, all bookable in advance through the lodge.
Ngorongoro
Crater
Crater
Lake Manyara National Park
Tarangire National Park
Lake Eyasi
The African Galleria
The Tanzanite Experience, Kibaoni
Ngorongoro Crater
Less than 1 hour away by drive. UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to black rhinos and one of the world's intact calderas.
Lake Manyara National Park
Less than 45 minutes away. Home to hundreds of bird species and large herbivores such as elephants and giraffes.
Tarangire National Park
~1+ hour away. Often called a "mini Serengeti," with a wide variety of herbivores, carnivores, and majestic baobab trees.
Lake Eyasi
~1.5 hours away (4WD required, book in advance). Home to the Hadza and Datoga peoples — one of the last hunting-and-gathering communities in Tanzania.
The African Galleria
~30 minutes away, toward Lake Manyara. A modern art gallery showcasing authentic African art and craftsmanship, with ebony carving and painting demonstrations, plus the on-site Ol Mesera restaurant.
The Tanzanite Experience, Kibaoni
~30 minutes away, toward Lake Manyara. Discover how tanzanite, which is found only in Tanzania, is mined, via a custom-built theatre experience. Also features glass blowing and live painting.