Nestled 6,000 feet on a hill overlooking the stunning Serengeti and Lobo Valley, Taasa Lodge is a permanent tented camp offering well-appointed tents, a warm and cosy main guest area and delicious food along with gracious hospitality. The location, 5 kilometers from Klein's Gate, enables guests to experience the land and wildlife in a more intimate way possible, only outside the invisible boundary of the Serengeti National Park.
The main guest area houses the bar, stocked with fine wines and liquor, a lounging area, art area with easels and paints, small library and the dining room where delicious, gourmet meals will be served. You will feel right at home in this 'Out of Africa' style lodge in-between your game drives. Whether you curl up with a good book, decide to try your hand at painting, or sit with friends with your drink in hand, and marvel about the wildlife you’ve just seen, you will feel transported to another place and time.
During certain months of the year, typically June to October but depending upon rainfall, the migratory herds of wildebeest and zebra create a stunning sight not to be missed. If you’ve never seen a river crossing, you can drive 2 hours through the Serengeti to the Mara or Sand Rivers and try your luck at witnessing a river crossing.
The 12 tents are spacious with a sophisticated, bush-chic design that is sure to delight you. Each tent has a sitting area with leather sofa, chairs and a writing desk. Walk up 3 steps and you will find your bedroom consisting of brushed aluminum-frame beds with comforter and down pillows, wardrobe with robes and slippers. Off the bedroom is the en-suite with a soaking tub, shower and double vanity unit.
Many of the staff are from the nearby villages and are happy to share their customs and answer your questions.
Rates Include
Game Package: Serengeti National Park fees; all meals (including picnic lunches); all beverages (excluding champagnes and premium brandies); Lobo Airstrip transfers; shared daily game drives with a Taasa Camp guide; one guided game/nature walk per guest per stay; one night game drive per guest per stay; one sundowner with bush dinner per guest per stay; and a laundry service are included.
Full Board: Serengeti National Park fees; all meals (including picnic lunches); all beverages (excluding champagnes and premium brandies); one guided game/nature walk per guest per stay; one night game drive per guest per stay; one sundowner with bush dinner per guest per stay; and a laundry service are included. Game drives are taken with your private driver-guide.
Children Policy
Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on walking safaris. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari remains with the guide and lodge manager.
General Information For Guests
All rooms have a verandah, comfortable lounge area, bedroom and bathroom. The lounge is furnished with a writing desk and high-back chair, a comfortable leather sofa and armchair. The bathroom has a soaking tub, stone shower, his and hers wash hand basins, flush W/C, hair dryer and comfortable robes. Each tent is supplied with both electricity as well as hot and cold running water.
Every tent is equipped with a 'gym-in-a-bag.'
The lodge has a gift shop, bar, indoor lounge, dining area, infinity swimming pool and a shaded area above with views of the Lobo Valley.
The dining room is where breakfasts, lunches and dinners are normally served. Meals can also be served outside 'al fresco' on the terrace or in the purpose built Masai boma located some distance from the lodge. There is a main lounge, with opulent leather settees and indoor fireplace plus a lounge bar with a selection of fine wines and spirits. A large outdoor patio with a fire bowl and lounge chairs provide the perfect venue for aperitifs and pre-dinner snacks or simply for reading, relaxing and meeting other guests.
Complimentary high speed wireless internet is available throughout the main building.
Activities that are available include game drives, night drives, walking safaris (see below for more details) and cultural visits to the local Masai village. Balloon safaris can also be arranged (additional cost).
Guests are able to participate in a number of different guided game and nature walks. These walks, which are accompanied by a professional guide, enable you to get close to the wildlife, birdlife and nature. An important part of these walks is to understand the ecology of the area being visited as well as to gain basic skills in tracking, dung identification and medicinal uses of trees and bushes in Masai tradition.
A complimentary laundry service is included and room service is available.
Credit cards are accepted.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on walking safaris. The final decision on whether a guest can join a walking safari remains with the guide and lodge manager.
