Loswira luxury tented Camp

Overview
Losirwa means “an Eland” in the Maasai language. Losirwa is a Camp where people, meet and learn different cultures and wildlife.
The tranquillity of this place is outstanding, is located in the north eastern part of Lake Manyara. The place also is proud to be closer to the gate of Lake Manyara National Park. One can enjoy the evening sitting at the Camp Balcony watching the Sun setting below the rift valley wall.The greater view of lake Manyara where a people can watch the flamingos on the lake and Zebras grazing below the Camp.

Location
The Camp is 120 kilometre south west of Arusha town. One and half hour drive.Ten minute drive to the gate of Lake Manyara park. One can take an hour to drive to the Ngorongoro gate.

Losirwa Camp Team
The camp is run by Denis Horsley as the Camp Manager, who is born and brought up in Tanzania. Denis has over thirty years experience working in the tourism and hospitality industry in Africa, running camps.
In total, there is 20 staff at Losirwa, experienced bush trained guides, drivers, guards, catering and cleaning staff. Losirwa is committed to community development and employ Maasai from the local village. There is a spirit of camaraderie in the Camp, all the staffs are friendly, welcoming and happy to help.
A share of the profits of Losirwa goes towards the African Nature Conservation Trust, a non-profit organization. As well as building a school and a clinic for the local community, the Trust’s goals are to maintain and conserve the extraordinary ecosystem in Tarangire-Manyara, part of one of the world’s most outstanding habitats, according to the World Wildlife Fund.

Rooms
Losirwa rooms are beautiful raised luxury Tents, with spectacular views of the Lake, looking down into the national park. In total, there are 10 double rooms, built from natural materials in tune with their environment, with a design that echoes safari tents from years past. Simple and elegant, the rooms are decorated in warm colours with stylish en-suite bathrooms. Water is tanked in on a weekly basis as there is no natural supply by the camp but hot water is available and the lights run from solar power.
There are touches of local craftsmanship everywhere, the woven rugs, the bed frames made from wood and African ebony, found outside National Park. The beds are wonderfully comfortable, perfect to sink into after a long day’s safari. Alternatively, you can sit out on your private veranda, in one of the wicker chairs and watch the world pass by. Wildebeest, African buffalo, hyenas and zebra have been known to wander underneath the rooms, providing a close up wildlife experience.

Restaurant
The restaurant offers fresh local produce, freshly baked bread, fruits and vegetables in season and great home cooked meals. A breakfast buffet is served between 6:30am – 9:00am, with breakfast boxes provided for early morning game drives. Packed lunches can also be arranged but for the guests in camp, lunch is served between 12:30pm – 2:30pm, and dinner, the ideal opportunity to swap tales of adventure is served between 7:30pm and 9:00pm. Special dietary requirements can easily be accommodated although advance notice is preferred.

Lounge Bar
Homely and comfortable, with sofas glowing in Maasai colours and dusky reds, and floor cushions, the lounge bar is the perfect place to relax. The bar itself is made from local woods, with animals carved out of African ebony and jacaranda wood. There is a wide selection of South African wines, Tanzanian beers, whiskies, spirits, soft drinks and sodas, and the bartender is more than happy to make you a cocktail.Take refuge from the midday heat, drink tea and coffee, and watch the birds jostle for rice at the feeding table, the bright Superb Starlings with their dazzling plumage. At night, the lamps are lit, providing a warm glow, where you can sit around the bonfire and trade stories of your day’s adventure.

Activities at Losirwa Camp
Game Drives
At the Losirwa Camp early morning game dive is possible with picnic hamper.And one can have choice of morning and evening drive. We offer guided walk Mountain cycling at Mto wa Mbu village. We also offer cultural visit and learning and interacting with the local people.

Nature Walks
Learn to how to track animals and recognize their habitats on a nature walk with one of our experienced guides. Find termite mounds, snake holes, animal prints and learn about the useful and medicinal properties of local plants, including the extraordinary baobab tree

Losirwa Camp – Fact File

• 10 accommodation units double and twin bedded, en suite bathrooms.
• Electricity 24 hrs
• Dining / Bar
• Water Hole.
• Nature walks with professional armed Rangers
• Laundry service.
• Credit cards can NOT be accepted (due to lack of online communication)
• Access to the camp by road from Arusha and private air charters
• Gift Shop.
• Cell phone communication with Arusha Office & International
• Sundowners on watching Flamingos by the lake.

We also organize unforgettable African safari to Tanzania National parks and Zanzibar beach holidays as well as Kilimanjaro Climbing