Elewana Newsletter

Our popular "Stay 4, Pay 3" offer has been extended, providing a 25% discount on four-night stays at select Elewana properties across Tanzania and Kenya. This family-friendly offer includes complimentary stays for children under 12.

This offer is available at the following properties:

Tanzania:
Kilindi Zanzibar, Tarangire Treetops, Serengeti Migration Camp, The Manor at Ngorongoro

Kenya:
Kifaru House Lewa, Sand River Masai Mara, Elsa's Kopje Meru

Valid for stays through May 31st, 2025, with bookings accepted until 20th December 2024. Applicable to new, non-resident bookings only and cannot be combined with other offers. Offer is not applicable during the Festive period including 22nd December 2024 to 3rd January 2025 and Easter period from 19th to 21st April 2025. Subject to availability; terms and conditions apply.

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Following overwhelming demand, we're delighted to extend our popular single supplement waiver offer for travel through to May 2025. This exceptional offer presents significant savings for solo travellers or groups of single friends, with discounts of up to 33% off regular rates for individual room bookings.

Valid for new bookings only made by December 20th, 2024, for travel through May 31st, 2025, subject to availability. The offer applies across all Elewana properties (excluding Arusha Coffee Lodge), with no minimum stay requirement. Maximum 3 rooms per booking, combinable with our "Returning Guests" special offer. Terms and conditions apply. Not valid during Easter and festive seasons.

We're thrilled to announce the soft opening of Serengeti Explorer, our reimagined lifestyle lodge in the western corridor of the Serengeti. Offering front-row seats to the Great Migration, this contemporary safari destination will feature 68 Savannah Rooms and 6 Savannah Suites, all with incredible views across the endless plains.

The property's unique wildlife photographic hide, situated beside a permanent waterhole, will offer guests an intimate perspective on Africa's wildlife. This purpose-built structure provides photographers and nature enthusiasts unprecedented access to observe animals in their natural habitat, as they gather to quench their thirst.

Beyond this exceptional wildlife viewing opportunity, the property will offer guests an array of amenities including a 35-meter infinity pool, wellness area, and yoga classes, as well as multiple dining venues from the signature Acacia restaurant to the Boma outdoor restaurant to the intimate Divai Wine Cellar. Additional experiences include guided bush walks and celestial stargazing, all while embracing the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Tanzania's most iconic national park.

We're honoured to announce that all Elewana Collection properties have been nominated for Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards. We would be very grateful if you could help increase our chances of winning an award by extending your vote before February 24, 2025.

The voting process is quick and simple:

• Log in or register with your personal email address
• Answer a few quick questions about yourself
• Select a destination (AFRICA > KENYA and TANZANIA)
• Select the 'Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters' category
• Select items to rate in each category
• Rate items by criteria (only criteria marked with * are required)
• Once finished, click the 'no' button on the 'selecting more items to rate' page

Elsa's Kopje has recently been honoured with a remarkable BioScore of 4,059 by Guardians of Earth, acknowledging its significant role in conservation and ecosystem restoration.

Guardians of Earth is a data-driven platform dedicated to promoting sustainability and conservation by using scientific data to highlight biodiversity-rich locations, sustainable travel, and eco-friendly practices. Perched atop Mughwango Hill in Meru National Park, the lodge has been instrumental in the revival of the park, transforming it from near devastation to a thriving ecosystem.

The property's commitment to protecting endangered species, including Grevy's zebra, black rhino, and African elephant, alongside its sustainable operations and community engagement, exemplifies its dedication to conservation excellence. Guests at Elsa's Kopje enjoy an exceptional blend of luxury and natural beauty, while also contributing to the vital conservation efforts that safeguard one of Kenya's most biodiverse national parks.

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Air Asia has launched new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kenya, offering safari guests from Asia a convenient new route to experience Elewana's Kenyan properties. Operating four times weekly, these flights make accessing destinations like Lewa Conservancy, Meru National Park, and the Masai Mara more accessible for travelers from Southeast Asia. The flights arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and from here guests can connect to properties via domestic flights at Wilson airport.

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The arrival of a black rhino calf at Loisaba Conservancy marks a historic milestone for conservation in Kenya. Born on October 16th to eight-year-old Kibou, originally from Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the healthy calf named Valentine commemorates Loisaba's reintroduction of the black rhino held in February of this year.

For Elewana guests staying at Loisaba Star Beds, Loisaba Tented Camp, and Loisaba Lodo Springs, this historic birth means an enhanced wildlife viewing experience, with the opportunity to spot all of Africa's "Big Five" during their stay. While the protective rhino mother makes viewing challenging, lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of baby Valentine and Kibou during game drives through the conservancy.

This momentous birth brings Loisaba's black rhino population to 22, contributing to Kenya's remarkable conservation success story. The country's black rhino population has grown from 400 in 1989 to over 1,000 today, making it Africa's third-largest rhino population after South Africa and Namibia. The birth of Valentine symbolizes hope for Kenya's black rhino population and validates the importance of connected, protected habitats, emphasizing the vital role of local communities in wildlife protection and habitat preservation for future generations.

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Between June and October 2024, Elewana’s Kifaru House donated 300 tree seedlings to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s Conservation Education Programme. This diverse collection included a mix of native Acacia and Ficus species and fruit trees, all destined for local schools supported by Lewa’s Conservation Education Programme. In addition, Lewa’s Community Department contributed fruit trees to further support these schools.

The trees have already been planted, and we are thrilled to announce that the students are now responsible for their care. This initiative not only enhances the school environment but also fosters a sense of stewardship and responsibility among the students.
Kifaru House’s in-house tree nursery grows a variety of indigenous and fruit trees, which are then donated to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. In turn, these trees are distributed to schools throughout the area, contributing to both environmental sustainability and educational enrichment.

A trip to Kenya would not be complete without a night at the Loisaba Star Beds. This unique location, heralded as one of the first ‘star beds’ is an experience guests will treasure for a lifetime.

The stylish but rustically designed rooms blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment. The location on top of a rocky kopje affords awe inspiring views across the surrounding valley and a permanent waterhole below attracts a plethora of wildlife who visit day and night.

Hand crafted beds are creatively designed so they can be wheeled in and out from the shelter, enabling guests to spend a night sleeping out under the glimmering star filled night sky.

Aside from watching the animal kingdom pass from your bed (which would be tempting day and night) there are a range of actives on offer including game drives, walking safari, e-bike safari, camel safari, fishing, and horse riding plus a visit to the see Loisaba’s anti-poaching unit and the remarkable sniffer dogs, as well as community visits.

Dining at the star beds takes place in a peaceful, intimate setting with wonderful views. Menus incorporate local fresh ingredients with an ever-changing choice of seasonal products served up in delicious salads, grilled dishes, and creative master pieces by the on-site chef. There is also a private dining option for honeymooners and special occasions.