Original article in Wanderlust magazine - see it here
Emma Gregg writes ....
Mwamba Lodge, Tarangire, Tanzania
Dotted with ancient baobab trees, Tarangire National Park has a timeless atmosphere. This is an excellent place to see elephants – you’ll find vast congregations of them near the park’s namesake river – plus zebras, cheetahs and lions are often encountered as well. Located on a rocky hilltop within the Randilen reserve on the edge of the park, Mwamba has grandstand views from its glorious deck and from the infinity pool just below.
Unusually for a safari lodge, its room rates do not include park entry fees or game drives, making this a good-value option if you have no wish to go on drives twice a day.
More information: From £275pp per night, includes full board; greatlakessafaris.com
One Nature Mara River, Serengeti, Tanzania
With a splash of turquoise here and a dash of chintz there, this delightful little seven-villa lodge takes small, playful steps away from the classic safari palette of oatmeal, khaki and taupe. Powered by the sun, it’s perched on a hill with superb views of the Serengeti-Mara landscape, stretching all the way to the Mara Triangle.
From June to November, when the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras arrives, you’ll be in the thick of it. The lodge’s guides also take care to avoid the areas where too many vehicles gather, ensuring you have a front-row seat as the drama unfolds – a privilege indeed.
More information: From £1,420pp per night, includes full board and guided safaris; onenaturehotels.com
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