A serene, smart, and entirely refined luxury urban retreat, Villa Rosa is well located in the midst of bustlingly vibrant Nairobi, capital of Kenya. Here, the best of African hospitality and European luxe awaits — perhaps a few laps in the heated outdoor swimming pool and a soothing massage at the spa, or a civilized drink in the buzzing Balcony Bar followed by dinner in one of a quartet of fine restaurants. (Naturally, room service is available 24/7, too.) Rejuvenation and relaxation — whether following the rigors of a flight or the soul-stirring joys of safari — the Villa Rosa is an intelligent choice for a sophisticated Nairobi stay. Elegant classical décor and soothing cool tones make for restful nights and equally rejuvenating days. King-size beds, bright airy bathrooms, and all the conveniences such as high-speed wifi, in-room safe, and room service are in place.
There’s something rather magical about Ngorongoro, beginning with the bewitching name itself. N-go-ron-go-ro we go, way up to the volcanic highlands of Tanzania. And then suddenly, look, the enormous crater formed more than two million years ago when a mountain as big as Kilimanjaro exploded and collapsed. The wonder of it all, this world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, is ours to explore from the most magnificent homebase of Ngorongoro Lodge Melia. Our home-from-home has been designed with all respect due a World Heritage Site, with the sustainable, self-sufficient bells and whistles we expect (including solar-powered electricity and on-site bottling plant). We’ll sleep accompanied by the sounds of nature, and wake to a natural oasis excitingly inhabited by the major predators, including the Big Five.
The new and pleasingly boutiquey Ngorongoro Lodge achieves a sense of soothing sanctuary – pale wood and hand-woven rugs amid splashes of colorful local artwork and traditional African motifs. Its rooms are decorated with uplifting Maasai artwork, minimalist roomy en-suite bathrooms, and show-stopping panorama windows onto the verdant caldera. There are plenty of outdoor spaces to relax and soak up the Ngorongoro Conservation Area’s endless landscapes (and, if you’re inclined to share with the folks at home, there’s wifi throughout).
Your Sanctuary in the Savannah! Join us deep in the heart of the world’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, where the Big Five – the lion, the leopard, the buffalo, the elephant, and the rhinoceros – run free on the endless, untamed landscape. Perched on a series of elevated platforms and walkways, our Lodge sits next to an animal watering hole, where you can watch a family of elephants stop for their morning drink as you sip your own out on your room’s private balcony. Each of these spacious accommodations features a balcony with direct views out across the horizon. The Lodge’s spacious rooms include four-poster beds and are furnished with local textiles and artwork.
Overlooking the Talek River, at the very confluence of the Mara’s four game and bird-viewing areas, with large local populations of plains game, elephants, rhinos, buffalos, and all the Big Cats. Mara Intrepids Camp enjoys one of the most spectacular locations in the world’s best-known wilderness. Luxury tents, with four-poster king size beds, ensuite bathroom, porch to listen to the sounds of the hippos in the river below and free wifi in the public areas. The Mara Intrepids is a short drive from the Mara River, where you will find some of the world’s finest game viewing. In 2004, some 75% of the footage for the BBC’s famous Big Cat Diary was shot in the vicinity of the camp.
