Solo Traveller 2024

Due to the ongoing popularity of the single supplement waiver offer, Elewana has decided to extend the promotion for travel to May 2025. For guests wishing to take a safari solo or with a small group of single friends, this offer amounts to a savings of almost a third off regular rates for individuals booking their own room. 

This offer is valid for new bookings only made by 20th December 2024 and for travel by 31st May 2025, subject to availability. There is no minimum stay requirement and the special offer is applicable at all Elewana properties, except Arusha Coffee Lodge. A maximum of 3 rooms per booking is allowed and the offer can be combined with the “Returning Guests” special offer. Terms and conditions apply. Offer not applicable to Easter and festive season.

4 for 3 Offer 2024 webbanner

With a booking and travel window from now until December 20th, 2024, guests can still take advantage of the 25% discount on four nights at select Elewana properties across Tanzania and Kenya. Children under 12 can stay for free, making it particularly appealing for families.

Comprising both beach and bush properties, this is a perfect opportunity for a fully immersive experience exploring wildlife or simply relaxing on a white sandy beach.

Take advantage of this limited time offer at these stunning locations in Tanzania and Kenya.

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 from now until December 20th, 2024, with bookings accepted during the same period. Please note that this promotion is exclusively for new, non-resident bookings only and cannot be combined with other offers. All bookings are subject to availability, and terms and conditions apply. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 HRH Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh visits Shanga

As part of an official trip to Tanzania, HRH Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh found time whilst staying at the Arusha Coffee Lodge to visit Shanga. The team were proud to have the opportunity to show their work and present the Duchess with a unique scarf designed especially for her. The scarf took three days of meticulous craftsmanship to make, utilising the team’s valuable skills and sustainable materials.

The Duchess of Edinburgh was visiting Tanzania to see the work of international organisations including Sightsavers, Uniting to Combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and the Alliance of Bioversity and International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). During the visit, The Duchess met the President of Tanzania, Her Excellency the Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the President of Zanzibar, His Excellency Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, as well as healthcare providers, and members of local communities.

EKM Condenast RCA 2024

Elewana is delighted to announce that Elsa’s Kopje was voted number 12 and Loisaba Tented Camp as number 15 in the Top Resorts in Central and Eastern Africa category.

This is a huge honour for both camps as the awards are voted for by readers based on their travel experiences.  A huge congratulations to all the teams that work so hard within the properties to ensure that our guests have the best experiences and take home memories that last a lifetime.

EC WBA 2025

We are thrilled to announce that all the Elewana Collection properties and the Elewana Collection as a brand have been nominated for the prestigious Travel+Leisure 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.

Visit Travel+Leisure to cast your vote before 24 February 2025. Anyone who registers can vote once. The voting process is quick and takes just a few minutes by clicking on the Travel+Leisure website:

  • Log in or register with your personal email address
  • Answer a few quick questions about yourself
  • Select a destination. For example, please choose 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
  • Survey complete

SMC sunset view

Serengeti Migration Camp offers guests a wildlife experience in surround sound and embodies the true “camp” experience with all the luxurious touches that Elewana is known for. Comprised of 20 luxurious elevated tents, each with spacious and richly furnished bedrooms and 360-degree verandas, the property blends seamlessly into the surrounding environment.

Home to resident hippos who wallow and bark throughout the day (and night!), guests can enjoy the constant game sightings and the ever-present sounds of the bush from the sanctuary of their own tented camp. They also have access to the main 'tent' which has a split-level lounge, along with a swimming pool, restaurant and viewing platforms that offer views across the river and the rugged landscape beyond. Along with front row access to the Great Migration, guests can also enjoy activities such as walking safaris and balloon safaris during their stay.

Ewaso Students at StarBeds

Loisaba Star Beds welcomed 36 students from the Ewaso Primary School Wildlife Club and three teachers for a visit on October 2nd, allowing them to dive into the camp’s history and discover what it has to offer guests. The young visitors engaged in insightful discussions with team members including the chef, head waiter, and housekeeper, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at the diverse career opportunities available in the hospitality industry.

Many of the students showed great interest in the environmental conservation programs highlighted during their visit. Being from the nearby community, the students were excited to meet familiar faces working at the camp, showcasing the strong connection with local residents that makes Loisaba so unique. The Loisaba Star Beds team shared insights about their roles while encouraging students to pursue their passions and embrace their role as future environmental stewards. The visit is one of many examples of how Loisaba, together with Elewana, remains committed to nurturing local talent and inspiring the next generation of conservation and hospitality professionals.

Lewas Women Microenterprise Programme

When guests stay at Lewa Safari Camp and Kifaru House, they're not just experiencing incredible safari accommodation, they help support life-changing community programs within Lewa Conservancy, like the Women Microenterprise Programme (WME). Launched in 2001 and disbursing its first loan in 2003, the WME has grown significantly over the last 23 years thanks to its partnership with the Women's Microfinance Initiative, a US-based non-profit.

Today, the program serves as a catalyst for change, supporting over 2,000 women through innovative table banking groups that provide access to affordable, collateral-free loans.

Women entrepreneurs are using this financial springboard to launch new ventures and expand existing businesses, creating a ripple effect of prosperity throughout their communities. Beyond financial support, WME offers business training, mentorship, adult literacy programs, and health screenings.

In Ntirimiti, women have noted remarkable improvements in their ability to invest in livestock, access medical care, and fund their children's education. Members of the Mutunyi Women's group recently commented, "They have lifted us. They gave us money which boosts us in farming and educating our children. We women have learned to form women’s groups, and working for ourselves really helps us.”

Jarryd King

What is a typical day in your role as Hospitality Operations Director?

I like to think that no day is typical as a Hospitality Director! Given the nature of the job, we are faced with different challenges and opportunities on a daily basis.  Specific daily tasks include fulfilling a supportive role to the likes of the lodge management teams, logistical operations, guest welfare, problem solving and then being required to be innovative and creative.  The demands of the job may differ depending on where I am, at any given point, either at one of our lovely properties or the head offices in Nairobi or Arusha.

How are you working with the teams to enhance the guest experience across the properties, while also maintaining consistency in service quality?

There are many variable factors in managing this. Our first priority is establishing a strong support team for our lodges where we can focus on training, product development and enhance our guest offering, using this foundation to create critical support and specialist expertise.  For example, we have recently employed a new group guide trainer and two group executive chefs, who bring a new and exciting approach to redefining our hospitality offering.  Implementing these changes requires a careful balance, so we take a systematic approach to when and how we roll out new strategies.

How do you balance luxury experiences with Elewana's commitment to sustainability?

One of the reasons I joined Elewana is their commitment to tangible results in sustainable tourism.  My team is duty bound to provide a unique, luxury guest experience.  We are so blessed to have all the resources, iconic locations and the people of East Africa which has proven to be a significant drawcard in enabling us to support community initiatives, protect our wild landscapes and minimize our footprint. 

What's a key trend in luxury safari tourism that Elewana is adapting to?

Trends come and go. We focus on being able to offer an experience that is not only memorable but that has tailored touch points for our guests, giving our lodges an inestimable edge.  I once read somewhere that service is black and white, and hospitality is colour. It is so important to get our fundamental quality assurance measures in place, but also making sure there is a wow factor.   Many of our innovations can be founded on market research and analysis of emerging trends in the sector.  However, I do feel we also need to stay true to who we are and strive to lead the change.

How do you foster a culture of exceptional hospitality among Elewana's staff?

For me this is the key.  The people make a safari.  There are so many properties to choose from, but it is that gracious smile and warmth of welcome that truly defines us. Investing in our team, facilitating career path progression and fostering a culture of inclusion and advancement are pivotal. As a Hospitality Director, I would like to nurture an ethos of pride in our organisational culture. 

What is one innovation that you are excited to implement in Elewana's operations?

There are a few things I am excited about, including our product development plans.  We have a number of inspiring lodge refurbishments in the works, a new training development plan for our teams on the ground and we are currently working on creating distinctive guest 'delights' for each property.  We are also looking at putting a significant emphasis on our menu development and wine offering.  I don't want to give too much away; you will just have to come and see for yourself!