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Kirawira Camp
Location
Situated in the Western Serengeti National Park, 95 km from the
Seronera valley, away from the bustle of the main tourist
routes. From this oasis of sophistication, you can survey the
endless vista of the Western Serengeti and its teeming wildlife,
a cooling drink in hand, served by the attentive staff.
Kirawira Camp Activities
Wildlife Game Drives Safari Camping Walking Culture Honeymoon
Photography Birding Luxury Tented Camp Day Tour
Kirawira Camp Attractions
Without even leaving camp one can encounter much of the
extraordinary bird life known to the immediate area. In
Kirawira's intimate setting guests have the opportunity to
experience Africa, as did the early pioneers ... as if they are
among the first visitors to travel these extraordinary lands.
Kirawira Camp Facilities
This luxury-tented camp is a stylish evocation of the Victorian
colonial period. Guests have all the comforts that colonial
travellers would have taken on safari, supplemented by more
modern luxuries. Located on one of the Kirawira range of hills
in the western corridor of the Serengeti, the camp overlooks, in
the near distance, the famous Grumeti River with its giant
crocodiles and, some distance beyond, Speke's Bay, a part of
Lake Victoria. The camp is all canvas and is almost invisible
from afar. It is designed and sited to harmonise with the
natural surroundings whilst offering the highest standards of
comfort and service. Twenty-five double tents on platforms have
either twin or king-sized beds, mosquito netted and covered in
bright patchwork covers. The en-suite bathroom contains a
generous selection of Floris goodies including blissful
aromatherapy oils, a robe and large, soft white towels. The
wardrobe is leather cornered and studded just like a colonial
travelling trunk. A dish of delicious treats awaits the weary
traveller - fresh fruit, chocolate, sweetmeats and nuts tempt
the palate. A large tented veranda allows you to gaze at the
lovely views as you sip your drink and think about the Empire! A
covered terrace flanks the main lounge and frames vistas across
the plains to the misty-blue Bunda Hills rising in the distance.
A thoughtfully placed telescope allows you to pick out minute
detail. Here you may take afternoon tea, served from a silver
teapot. This is also a favourite spot in which to take a
sundowner. Kirawira serves a potent cocktail called the
"paralytic weaver". The second part of the name refers to the
little birds that weave their straw nests in the trees around
the camp, the first part is self-explanatory! Dinner is served
in the dining tent, where white napery, crystal and porcelain
recall colonial dinner parties. Waiters wearing the khanzu - a
long white tunic - will serve the high quality cuisine in which
East African flavours predominate yet are never overpowering.
Kirawira Camp Additional Information
Big game safaris will take you in search of lion, cheetah,
gazelle, and many other species
Kirawira Camp Children Policy
Children under 7 years not permitted. Children 7-12 sharing with
adult charged 50%; Young adults 75% of adult per person double
rate. 7-17 years occupying own tent are charged 75% of adult per
person rate (per child).
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