Description

Set against the spectacular backdrop of Mount Meru, Gran Meliá Arusha is a sophisticated five-star retreat combining contemporary luxury with the natural beauty and character of northern Tanzania. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and a historic coffee plantation, the hotel feels wonderfully peaceful despite its convenient Arusha location. Elegant interiors, attentive service, excellent dining and extensive wellness facilities create a refined sanctuary, making it an ideal place to relax and reset after an international flight before heading out on safari, or to enjoy a luxurious final night before travelling home.

Accomodations

Rooms and suites are spacious, elegant and contemporary, combining sophisticated furnishings with warm natural tones and subtle African influences. Large windows and private balconies or terraces connect the interiors with the surrounding gardens and mountain scenery, while high-quality amenities, luxurious bathrooms and thoughtful finishing touches ensure a comfortable and polished stay. Upgraded accommodation offers additional space and elevated services for guests seeking an even more indulgent experience.

Recreation

The hotel is designed as somewhere to enjoy rather than simply pass through on the way to safari. Guests can unwind beside the beautiful outdoor pool, enjoy treatments at the spa, work out in the fitness centre or stroll through the landscaped grounds and coffee plantation. Arusha and its colourful markets can be explored nearby, while excursions to Arusha National Park and the surrounding countryside offer an introduction to Tanzania before the main safari adventure begins.

Description

Nyumbu Luxury Migration Camp offers an intimate, high-end safari experience that follows the rhythm of Tanzania’s legendary Great Migration. Unlike a traditional mobile camp, Nyumbu brings a more polished level of luxury to the wilderness, with substantial furnishings, gourmet dining, 24-hour hot water and highly personalised service. With just 12 luxury tents, the atmosphere is exclusive and immersive, while its Tanzanian ownership brings a strong sense of local character and authenticity. The camp relocates seasonally between Ndutu and Kogatende, positioning guests close to two of the migration’s greatest spectacles – calving season and the dramatic Mara River crossings.

Exceptional wildlife viewing is at the heart of a stay, with private safari vehicles included, allowing days to be tailored around individual interests rather than a shared schedule. Game drives seek out the Serengeti’s prolific wildlife and, in season, the Great Migration, while walking safaris, bush dining, sundowners and cultural experiences add variety.

Accomodations

The camp comprises 12 beautifully furnished luxury tents, including two family tents, designed to deliver the romance of sleeping beneath canvas without sacrificing comfort. Rather than the simpler furnishings often associated with mobile camps, interiors feature substantial beds, quality furniture and elegant upholstery, alongside en-suite facilities and solar-powered, piped hot water available around the clock. The overall style is refined yet unmistakably safari, allowing guests to remain closely connected to the sights and sounds of the Serengeti.

Recreation

Exceptional wildlife viewing is at the heart of the stay, with private safari vehicles included so that you can tailor days around your interests rather than a shared schedule. Game drives seek out the Serengeti’s prolific wildlife and, in season, the Great Migration, while walking safaris, bush dining, sundowners and cultural experiences add variety. Hot-air balloon safaris can provide an unforgettable aerial perspective over the plains, making Nyumbu particularly suited to travellers looking for a luxurious and experience-led Serengeti safari.

Description

Zawadi sits atop a cliff, with a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean, framed by swaying coconut palms and bougainvillea. It is a private, intimate getaway beach retreat with only nine spacious villas. Designed in an elegant laid back beach style, Zawadi is relaxed luxury at its best, lying on one of the most coveted locations on the island of Zanzibar.

With breathtaking unrivalled views of the Indian Ocean stretching as far as the eye can see. At the center of the property the cliff recedes, creating a beautiful cove of pristine white sandy beach. Guests can enjoy swimming in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean throughout the day and can go snorkeling straight from the beach.

Accomodations

12 exclusive Ocean Front Villas, each offering 100 square meters of space with breathtaking Indian Ocean views. These private retreats feature en-suite bathrooms with both a bath and shower, plush double beds with memory foam mattresses, an expansive private terrace, surrounded by vibrant bougainvillea and swaying palm trees with a private plunge pool overlooking the ocean where you’ll be mesmerized by panoramic vistas of the sparkling Indian Ocean.

Recreation

Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.