Taasa Lodge| (altitude 6,000 ft) is located in the Loliondo region just 2 km outside the north-eastern boundary of the Serengeti National Park. As you can imagine, the Serengeti ecosystem spills far outside the official border, and the surrounding areas are considered game concessions, conservation areas or wildlife management regions. The Loliondo region describes a huge tract of land bordering the Serengeti National Park, stretching from the northern border, along the eastern perimeter and the Gol Mountains, and all the way to the border of the southern Serengeti Plains.

The property is situated only 4 kilometers from the Klein's Ranger Post at the North Serengeti's official entry point. Since the property is situated just outside the park border, it is not subject to the same rules and regulations of the national park system and there are special activities that can be enjoyed here such as night game drives, walking safaris and authentic cultural interactions with a nearby Maasai Village.

At the same time, clients can easily game drive inside the national park enjoying all of the northern regions of the famous Serengeti, enjoying the plentiful wildlife inside the park. Another exciting benefit of staying outside the official park border is the allowance of unrestricted off-road game driving, permitting you to take your safari in any direction of your choosing, literally!

The Loliondo region is technically considered to be part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Land, but will soon have its own new designation of Loliondo Wildlife Management Corridor. This region is a vitally important area because of the migratory patterns for the herds of wildebeest and zebra that spill into this region during the dry season, and the government of Tanzania is committed to protecting and preserving these routes.

Taasa Lodge| is a permanent tented lodge featuring 15 luxurious suite tents, as well as substantial main lodge facilities including a dining room, bar, lounge and campfire terrace. The suite tents are two-levels with over 600 square feet of space. There is a charming sitting room with leather couches and comfortable armchairs, along with a writing desk. The raised bedroom features either a king or twin beds. The bathrooms have shower, tubs, two wash basins and unique mirrors and lighting. Amenities such as hairdryers, shampoo, lotion, soaps and comfortable robes are provided for each guest room.

Accommodations at Taasa Lodge| are a celebration of colors and textures! The guest bedroom floor is constructed of a smooth wooden platform that is accented by sisal area rugs. Sofas and armchairs are upholstered with rich buffalo leather, authentic cow hide, chocolate fabrics and jewel-toned jacquard. The writing desk, chair and table are a block-style design that provides contrast to the rest of the decor and creates genuine interest in the space.

Unexpected splashes of color bring vibrancy to the sophisticated decor; bright kelly-green and fuchsia accent pillows adorn the sofa and polished red gourds serve as table lampposts. Airy gauze-like drapes cover the window screens and shimmer in the Serengeti sunlight with an iridescent brilliance. The bed frames are made of recycled aluminum and accented with brilliantly colored Maasai beadwork.

The bathroom floor is covered in cream-colored tile. The bathroom sinks are made of hammered iron, elevated on concrete basins that give a trendy industrial feel to the space. The decor is further accented with eccentric light fixtures that look like gnarled timber masks that definitely bring interest to the space.

Thoughtful details such as soaps of lemon and lavender, chestnut shampoo and a refreshing safari facial mist really provide the finishing touch to an already exquisite space.

The living space spills outside with a large stone veranda situated at the entry of each guest tent, made of the same sparkling indigenous stone that that glints of mica and quartz in the surrounding hillsides.

The main lodge is constructed of wood and brick, supported by heavy wooden timbers that span the ceiling, bound with winding coils of nautical rope. Common areas consist of a large living room area, winged by a central bar to one side and an upper and lower dining room on the other side. The outside wall of the lower dining room consists of a series of French doors that open up to the outdoors and let the sunshine spill in.

Dining tables are accented by graceful centerpieces of giant kudu horns that corkscrew out on their side and serve as unique candle holders. Pieces of matching African artwork link the dining room to the main lounge and fireplace, a space appointed with rich leather sofas and armchairs. Go up a few stairs and you find yourself in the main bar and library. All areas are decorated with traditional African artifacts that are placed with thoughtful consideration to compliment the interior feel of the space.

A stay at Taasa Lodge| is usually incorporated into our signature fly-in and drive-back itineraries towards the beginning of your safari. You will most likely be arriving directly from one of the airstrips in the North Serengeti - either the Kogatende airstrip (near the Mara River), Klein's airstrip or Lobo airstrip.

Breakfast consists of hot items including eggs cooked to order, pancakes, sausage and bacon. There is also a mixed cold buffet to compliment the meal including a choice of cereal, fruit, yogurt, granola, freshly baked breads and muffins. Coffee and tea are also available.

Lunch is an elegant affair, typically a lighter fare than dinner but still a hearty meal, consisting of appetizer, main course and a light dessert followed by a coffee or tea. Dinner is quite a production here at Taasa Lodge|! The evening meal consists of several delicious courses served family style including a soup or salad starter, a protein (such as baked chicken, grilled beef or casserole), vegetable (such as buttered green beans) and starch (such as cheesy potatoes), followed by a desert such as caramel flan or fresh fruit.

Breakfast boxes are available for early morning game drives and lunch boxes are also available so one can undertake full day adventure game drives. Appetizing hors d'oeuvres are often served in the main lounge in the early evening before dinner, including tasty items such as toasted coconut, buttered popcorn, cheese and crackers with pimento spread, etc. Soft drinks and bottled water are complimentary here. Beer, wine and spirits are also available but at extra cost.

• Sleeping accommodations consist of 15 tented guest suites and 5 tented chalets
• Main building consists of lounge, bar, dining room, open air veranda and fire pit
• Convenient access to Lobo
• Valley, Upper Grumeti woodlands, Bologonja, Wogakuria and the Mara River for private game drives
• Authentic cultural interactions with a local Maasai Village
• Walking safaris
• Night game drives
• Sundowners on a bluff overlooking the valley
• Off-road driving is permitted in the Loliondo region
• Picnic breakfasts and lunches available
• Hairdryer provided inside guest tents (available for use during generator hours only)
• Electricity is provided by generator power and is only available during certain hours when the generator is running
• Laundry service available (extra fee)
• Bush dinners available in a replica "boma" near Sundowner Hill (extra fee)
• Soft drinks are complimentary. A wide selection of beer, wine and spirits are available at an extra charge

• Gift shop available at reception