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Throughout time, the haunting image of the East
have been individually designed to compliment
selected for their dedication to personal service
African landscape has captured the hearts and souls
their environments while reflecting the themes and
combined with a genuine friendliness which ensures
of many. It is perhaps one of the few places left on
influences of culture and custom within.
that all guests experience an unrivalled level of
earth where adventure still awaits. This evocative land
hospitality.
of rolling savannas, dense forests, mighty mountains,
Large open-plan areas and rondavel-style guest rooms
rivers, lakes and unrivalled wildlife provides a unique
represent both the local landscape and the inhabitants
Dining is given great importance within Sopa Lodges,
backdrop for a truly memorable experience.
who make up the rich tapestry of Kenya and Tanzania.
with menus drawing from the classical African,
The location of every guest room has been carefully
European, and Asian origins, fused with modern
Kenya and Tanzania claim some of the world’s most
chosen to promise the best views over the parkland
eclectic themes and influences. Wherever possible,
beautiful National Parks, teeming with game - large
while offering cool and elegant surroundings.
produce is sourced locally from the rich farmland
and small. Nestling within them, complementing the
areas nearby, allowing Sopa Lodges to continue with
magnificent surroundings, Sopa Lodges will be found.
The high standard of accommodation is matched by
The eight lodges which make up the Sopa portfolio
the attention given to each guest. Staff are carefully
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support and commitment to local communities.
Amboseli
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At the foot of mighty Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest
and most famous mountain lies Amboseli Sopa
Lodge - on the edge of Amboseli National Park within 200 acres of private land, a stone’s throw
from the place which in the early 1930’s, inspired
Ernest Hemingway’s unforgettable story “The
Snows of Kilimanjaro.”
Home to the Masai tribe, the park is also host to
over 400 species of breeding birds and teems
with rare and wonderful wildlife.
The rustic charm of the lodge lends itself not only
to safari but also to those adventurers wishing to
conquer the mountain’s snow-capped peaks.
An idyllic venue for weddings, a wide variety
of activities can be arranged in and around the
lodge, as well as in the park.
Lake Naivasha
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Situated on the southern shores of Lake
Naivasha, second largest of only two freshwater
lakes in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley,
Naivasha Sopa Lodge is an impressive property
with a dramatic back-drop. The lake is the stage
of some magnificent storms and was named Nai
Pasha (rough water) by the Masai tribes.
An ornothologist’s paradise, Lake Naivasha is
home to 400 species of wonderful birdlife and an
abundance of fish and the water life.
The surrounding landscape is host to a variety
of game including giraffe, buffalo, the elusive
black-faced colobus monkey and, in the lake
itself, schools of hippos that can also be seen
grazing within the lodge grounds. Activities that
can be arranged at Naivasha Sopa Lodge include
horse-riding, bird-watching, fishing, watersports,
cycling, lake trips and nature trails.
Lake Nakuru
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Located on the high hills which form the western
limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Nakuru Sopa
Lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness
of Africa.
The Lodge also overlooks Lake Nakuru and its
surrounding National Park, one that is a paradise
for bird watchers and wildlife lovers alike.
Lake Nakuru National Park is mainly a wooded
and bushy grassland with a wide ecological
diversity and characteristic habitats that range
from the lake waters to the escarpment and
ridges.
The park supports a wide ecological diversity with
Flamingos (Greater and Lesser) and other water
birds being the major attractions of the area.
The ecosystem provides for about 56 different
species of mammals including the white rhino
and buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds
numbering nearly 450 species.
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Probably one of the most well-known parks, Masai
Mara, which borders Tanzania’s equally famous
Serengeti, is also the home of Masai Mara Sopa
Lodge. Traditionally African in style the lodge is
situated on the park’s eastern border overlooking
some of the most prime game-viewing land on
the continent.
Almost all of the most coveted game can be
viewed in the Mara, including the “Big Five”, lion,
leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Each year
the annual migration of game from the Serengeti
into the Masai Mara is one of nature’s most aweinspiring sights when many of the two million
wildebeest and zebra in search of grazing and
drinking water reach the Masai Mara and remain
there until they make their long and arduous trek
back “home”.
Many activities can be arranged within the park
from Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, including hot air
ballooning, a wonderful way to begin a day’s
safari, drifting over the plains as the sun rises.
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Located inside the Samburu National Reserve
in Northern Kenya, Samburu Sopa Lodge is the
only lodge in the Reserve with a waterhole on site.
This enhances opportunities for game viewing
from the comfort of the bedroom verandah or the
public areas without interruption.
The lodge is built atop high ground allowing
panoramic views of the vastness of Samburu
shrub land and the hills beyond. The Reserve is
home to rare animals species like the gerenuk,
grevy’s zebra and baisa oryx in addition to all
others including the big five and birds.
The lodge is built to reflect the architectural
heritage of the local communities whose sons
and daughters make up the majority of the work
force at the lodge. Fifteen cottages, each with
two bedrooms are built in an arch formation on
either side of the public areas to surround the
waterhole but leaving a wide gap to allow the
animals free movement to the water.
Meals are served in an open sided restaurant
adjacent to the bar and swimming pool, all facing
the waterhole. The sunset is a sight to behold
and the star-studded African night sets in fast,
the only interruption being the occasional lion
roar, laughter of the hyena or the sweet flute
melody courtesy of Samburu Warriors.
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Located on the edge of the
escarpment overlooking the
plains of the south-western
Serengeti National Park,
home to many thousands
of wild and rare animals,
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
lies within an area of outstanding natural beauty.
An oasis of cool relaxation
from the equatorial sun.
The lodge allows its guests
to experience magnificent sights and enjoy
interaction with the land and animals difficult to
find elsewhere, whilst at the same time enjoying
the highest level of cuisine and hospitality.
The best of East Africa’s game can be seen in
the park and, with its high number of resident
carnivores, the opportunity to find lion, cheetah
and leopard is unparalleled. That, combined with
two million wildebeest making their journey to the
Masai Mara every year less than a kilometre from
the lodge, makes the encounter “The Greatest
Wildlife Show On Earth”.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge is also the perfect base for
exciting bush events, including hot air ballooning
over the plains at sunrise, or dining in the bush
under Africa’s star-studded night-sky.
Tara n g i re
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Built to blend in with the vastness of its
surroundings, Tarangire Sopa Lodge lies hidden
among the kopjes, ancient baobab and grasses of
the Tarangire National Park. Home to the greatest
concentration of elephant in Africa. Many can be
seen around the lodge, allowing visitors a close
encounter. The park is also home to most other
game including the elusive leopard and over 400
bird species.
In an area of constant water, the landscape
provides the wonderful comparison of burnt
ground with lush greenery nearby. Staying close
to the water, concentrations of game, including
elephant, buffalo, zebra, lion and leopard can
often be seen from the lodge balconies.
Situated approximately 140 kilometres from the
town of Arusha, Tarangire Sopa Lodge provides
a perfect location for short safaris or corporate
and conference events, the perfect start or end
to any safari, a place to relax in the sun, witness
the day-to-day events of the resident animals and
experience a level of attention to detail, guest
comfort and service not to be found anywhere for
miles around.
Ngorongoro
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A World Heritage site,
and often referred to as
the Eighth Wonder of the
World, Ngorongoro Crater,
in the volcanic highlands of
Tanzania, covers an area of
some 240 square kilometres
and is host to over 20,000
large animals.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge itself is
an architectural marvel built on the rim
of the collapsed volcano that can boast the most
magnificent views over the crater floor, home to
vast herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, the rare
and endangered black rhino, mighty bull elephant,
cheetah, leopard, lion and herds of gazelle and
hartebeest. Most of the wildlife is found on the
crater floor, a short drive from the lodge. High on
the crater rim it can be a little chilly in the lodge
in the evenings and, during the colder times of the
year, log fires blaze gloriously in the restaurant and
bar and central heating and hot water bottles in the
bedrooms ensure a cosy stay.
A popular venue for conferences, due to its
incomparable location, easy accessibility, size and
facilities, the lodge has a very romantic setting, ideal
for weddings and special occasions, with the crater
floor providing a very special experience for bush
breakfasts, picnics and lunches.
Within an area which has been inhabited by man
and beast for over three million years, Ngorongoro
Sopa Lodge offers calm and tranquility, allowing
its guests to enjoy the sensations of viewing the
spectacular whilst enjoying the highest levels of
service and attention.
Corporate Incentives
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As a destination for any incentive, conference or private event, the
* Bush breakfasts / Lunches / Dinners
Sopa Lodges of Kenya and Tanzania offer unrivalled experience
Quite possibly one of the most magical experiences is to dine
in corporate hospitality.
right out in the bush reflecting the fashion of old colonial days.
Our dedicated team will tailor make a programme to your
* African Gala Dinners
requirements and with our wealth of experience in event
A private dinner within the lodge. African - themed with authentic
organising you can be assured that Sopa Lodges will make your
cuisine and gifts of traditional costumes.
event truly unique.
* Masai Ambush
Each lodge whether in Kenya or Tanzania, can play host to a
Quite possibly one of the most famous tribes in the world
variety of themes and activities both in and around the lodge and
who will add another dimension to a cocktail party when they
within the National Parks.
“ambush” guests in true warrior style before performing a
number of dances.
Working closely with you, and based on your requirements, we
will design an event that incorporates as much of the aesthetic
* Balloon Safari
environment as you wish.
The opportunity to view the game from the basket of a hot air
balloon is available in a few of the parks. An early morning
Below are just a few of the activities and themes in which we
safari is completed with a bush breakfast upon landing.
have expertise. This is by no means exhaustive, but gives a
”taste” of what could be incorporated into the programme.
* Photographic Game Hunting
A twist on the traditional game drive. Guests, split in to groups,
have to photograph certain animals in order to gain points, with
the winning team receiving prizes.
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Samburu
Sopa Lodge
Samburu
National
Reserve
Meru
National Park
KISUMU
NAKURU
North Kitui
National Reserve
Lake Nakuru
Sopa Lodge
L. VICTORIA
Lake
Naivasha
Masai Mara
Game Reserve
Tanzania
Kora
National
Park
Naivasha
Sopa Lodge
Sopa Lodges
NAIROBI
Masai Mara
Sopa Lodge
99 Serengeti Road, Sopa Plaza,
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P. O. Box 1823, Arusha, Tanzania
MUSOMA
Tel: +255-27-2500630 / 1 - 9
Serengeti
Sopa Lodge
Amboseli
National
Park
Serengeti
National Park
MWANZA
Ngorongoro
Conservation
WORLD HERITAGE
SITE
Oldvai George Area
Ngorongoro
Crater
Lake
Manyara
National
Park
ARUSHA
Fax: +255-27-2506703
Email: info@sopalodges.com
Amboseli
Sopa Lodge
MALINDI
MOSHI
Ngorongro
Sopa Lodge
Tarangire
Sopa Lodge
Kenya
Peponi Plaza, Peponi Road,
MOMBASA
P. O. Box 72630, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-20-3616000
Tarangire
National
Park
Fax: +254-20-3750649
Email: info@sopalodges.co.ke
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