Welcome to Tanzania for your unmissed migration safari in Tanzania parks and if you want to stay in African styled safari lodges and camps it AndBeyond that is offering you the best hospitality to stay and the Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge is tucked into the shade of an evergreen forest on the banks of a tributary of the Grumeti river. It is set in the remote Western Serengeti on a by-water of the Grumeti River, known for its dramatic wildebeest crossings and enormous Nile crocodiles.
The lodge is a lavish, well-designed permanent camp by the Grumeti river where you can see an abundance of wildlife right from your own viewing deck. There’s a dreamy in-camp swimming pool overlooking the river where hippos playfully displaying their affection toward their young ling.
It offers open-fronted sitting and dining areas, as well as a domed bar, all adorned with beaded artefacts. The meals are delicious and can be enjoyed on an extensive deck with beautiful views towards the river.
Enjoy the African Boma, where traditional fires known as Jikos and outdoor ovens produce mouth-watering aromas, while the singing and dancing of the of the charming staff will surely put a smile on your lips.
Get a share on the serenity inside the camp upon arrival. The spacious and delightfully colourful tented suites with outdoor showers and Wi-Fi are shaded by tall evergreen trees. After an exhilarating day, crispy linens and a soft double bed embrace your weary body.
It offers 10 beautifully vibrant, private tented accommodations, each of you is greeted by a palm frond retreat, a full en suite bathroom, a generous king-sized bed, striking African artifacts and aesthetics, as well as comfortable soft furnishings allowing you to relax, and be immersed in the sounds and sights of the Serengeti.
Have a fresh feel of the bright beaded curtains, mosaic table tops, African beaded decor and al Fresco showers giving you that extra special vitality. The colourful tent styles are an enticing touch, giving the romance to the andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge.
&Beyond Klein’s Camp consists of just ten intimate cottages made of local stone and makuti thatch, with rich wooden floors and classic interiors. Each cottage has an en-suite bathroom and private veranda with breath-taking views over the surrounding hills and the valley below. A diversity of resident wildlife, including huge elephant herds, can be viewed from everywhere in camp including the kitchen boasting unforgettable views.
The camp offers a large, beautifully furnished bar and sitting area, a sparkling swimming pool tucked into the hillside and a safari Shop featuring locally-made Maasai crafts. Fresh vegetables picked from the camp’s shamba, or organic African garden, are used to create wholesome dishes. Dinners are served in the main dining area, which is graced by a large open fireplace.
The main bar and lounge area is housed in a large thatch roof rondavel again with stunning views across the valley and hills. This is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the cozy atmosphere with deep leather sofas, lots of journals on the Maasai, a circular open fireplace and highly polished bar. Meals are sometimes served here, or in the adjacent dining room and are all freshly prepared and of excellent standard.
Kleins Camp Guests admire breath-taking views of the valley which is home to large herds of wildebeest and zebra. The annual great migration is a highlight. However, travelers experience excellent wildlife viewing all year-round which include lion, leopard and cheetah sightings.
When it comes to conservation, the camp hosts an average of nine conservation lessons a year, and reduction in wood consumption by 75 percent, replacing environmentally-expensive wood burning boilers in guest cottages with free solar energy geysers. They have also replaced the wood stoves in the staff canteen with gas variations.
&Beyond Serengeti under canvas is a mobile tented camp following vast herds as they migrate across the plains. Located in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, one of the earth’s last natural migration corridors and oldest ecosystems, the climate, vegetation and fauna have remained almost unchanged for a million years.
The camp has eight canvas tents, each erected to ensure privacy and uninterrupted views. Your walk-in tent has a lofty ‘ceiling’ and elegant, functional furnishings. Designed to keep insects out but allow in refreshing breezes and the charming sounds of birdlife, the tents are truly comfortable.
A verandah with canvas chairs provides you with a private observation post to enjoy passing wildlife. Your en suite bathroom features a hot water bucket shower, vanity dressing table and private WC. Enjoy the soft light at night from the lamps, creating a restful, romantic ambience in the room.
The camp gives room to welcome children. On arrival, each child receives a bag containing a game logbook, crayons, pencils and a paw print tattoo. There is a personalized welcome note for every child, and those under three get an African-themed soft toy as well.
When available, booking an exclusive use safari vehicle means that game drives can be tailored for the shorter attention span of little ones, leaving and coming back to the lodge at any time. Childminders can be arranged during game drives and at mealtimes.
Get a wake-up call with tea, coffee and homemade biscuits seeing you off on the early morning game drive. You return to a hearty breakfast feast of hot and cold dishes. Perhaps a hot bucket shower or a nap will carry you through to the casual light lunch served in the sitting tent.
Spend your afternoon relaxing in camp, watching the passing wildlife or leisurely reading over a glass of chilled wine, nibbling on snacks. A guided walk helps you build an appetite for the delicious afternoon tea before your evening game drive. Return to cool cocktails around the campfire and a sumptuous dinner of Pan-African cuisine served in the dining tent on a table dressed with crystal, silverware and crisp linen.
For honeymoon travelers, a romantic alfresco dinner for two can be arranged on request. This will give the couple chance to get that intimacy required for that new touch.
The camp also offers a family tent which is spacious and welcoming for small groups and can accommodate up to four children. This gives families chance to enjoy with their people.
