Animal Attraction

Enjoy breakfast with a journey of giraffe, luxuriate under canvas in the midst of the world’s largest animal migration, and spy the Big 5 deep inside an extinct volcanic crater, before ending with your toes in the warm sands of your own exclusive island retreat. A wildly comfortable experience you and your significant other will remember for a lifetime.

There is simply nowhere else in the world where you have the opportunity to interact with giraffe from the comfort of your room or while enjoying breakfast!
Accommodations: Giraffe Manor, 1 night, dinner, bed and breakfast

Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya: Originally built in 1933 by the Macintosh Family, famous for their Macintosh Toffee, Giraffe Manor allows guests to get up close and personal with a bevy of giraffe! I am not much of a morning person but being able to share my breakfast with a long lashed beauty (other than my wife) is good reason to get out of bed. Betty, our favorite room, is located upstairs in the main house and has a fireplace, the original bathroom from the early 1930s, and a large balcony from which you can feed the giraffe. Often completely booked 1 year in advance some rooms are more basic than others. Bucket list all the way!

When it comes to the wildebeest migration location is EVERYTHING. Set within 98,000 acres of untouched wilderness at the Serengeti’s northernmost tip the camp has been built literally a stone’s throw from the Mara River. In fact it is the closest property to the river giving guests a front row seat to dramatic wildebeest crossings (unlike guests at most camps / lodges that have to drive long distances to view the action). Although the camp provides surprisingly good year round wildlife viewing the main show, the wildebeest migration, is only in town from roughly late July through early October. We suggest skipping rainy months when the grass gets tall and it can be very buggy. No crowds, unparalleled location on the Mara River, professionally guides safari walks, and open vehicles. No one does it better than Singita.
Accommodations: Singita Mara River Camp, 3 nights, all inclusive

Singita Mara River, Serengeti, Tanzania: A Tanzanian safari is not complete without a few nights spent under canvas. The 6 tented rooms have en-suite bathrooms with showers along with private open-air baths overlooking the Mara River. You can watch wildebeest crossings right from your bed, toilet or tub. Please note that the rooms are lavishly appointed but do feel small’ish. The camp’s main areas include a communal lounge, dining area, bar and large splash pool with sundeck. In our opinion Singita Mara River Tented Camp it the most luxurious example of a simple under canvas experience we have seen.
Ultimate Africa Exclusive: As Ultimate Africa clients Singita will arrange a private bush breakfast one morning.

You will spend 2 nights at Crater Lodge. Perched on the crater rim the views into the crater are breathtaking. On day 6 enjoy a privately guided full day wildlife viewing in the Crater with a lavish private picnic lunch on the crater floor. In the evenings take care as elephant and buffalo wander freely amongst the rooms.
Accommodations: Crater Lodge, 2 nights, all inclusive

Crater Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania: Masai meets Versailles… It is as if an African village was inhabited by a mad Victorian aristocrat. Coconut leaf roofs and ochre colored walls contrast with bejeweled chandeliers and ornate wood paneling. Wonderfully large 4 poster beds and equally spacious 5 piece bathrooms with cast iron tubs complete the whimsy. The property is divided into 3 camps: North, South and Tree. We always request North or South Camp for our clients as the suites are twice the size of Tree Camp’s at the same price. Your personal butler will bring you tea in bed, stoke your fireplace and draw your bath. Crater Lodge made Conde Naste’s 2006 Gold List as one of the “Best Located Hotels in the World” and is consistently voted Tanzania’s Best Safari Lodge.
What we do: After a long day viewing wildlife take a relaxing bath overlooking the crater below. As mornings and nights can be cold we request a fireside table for meals.
Ultimate Africa Honeymoon Exclusive: As an Ultimate Africa guest 1 spouse will enjoy 50% off the nightly rate. Your stay will also include private wildlife viewing activities, an opulent private picnic on the crater floor, and a private rose petal dinner with French champagne in your suite one night. As an Ultimate Africa guest you will receive a complimentary bag of Crater Lodge’s incredible organic coffee to take home.

Mnemba’s private island experience is all about unwinding… sleep late, eat and drink well, swim / dive / snorkel right outside your room… think fresh lobster, drinks served in coconuts, and warm sand between your toes.
Accommodations: Mnemba Island Lodge, 3 nights, all inclusive

Mnemba Island Lodge, Zanzibar: One of Bill Gates’ favorite destinations Mnemba Private Island Lodge is located 20 minutes by boat off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar. With only 10 rooms paradise is yours! Each room has an oversized king bed and ensuite bathroom with shower. Surrounded by an atoll you can snorkel and dive in bath like waters right from the beach. In addition to all meals and drinks Mnemba includes 2 dives per day, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and windsurfing. Deep-sea fishing and PADI diving courses are available at extra cost. Please note that the shower water is slightly salty to ensure that there is no standing fresh water, and thus no mosquitoes, on the island. Also note Mnemba does not have AC and certain times of the year can be hot / sticky. Fortunately the rooms do have ceiling fans.
Ultimate Africa Exclusive: As an Ultimate Africa guest 1 spouse will enjoy 50% off the nightly rate. Your stay will also include a private candlelit beach dinner one evening.