Located nearly 25 – 30km between the renowned Ngorongoro National Park
and Manyara National Park, this Lodge is a suitable stop-over for those traveling to these main tourist destinations
Available ROOMS and their DESCRIPTION:
each of the rooms has been designed in form of lavish summer chalets. The rooms can house 2 people or more and have an en suite bathroom with a shower. The 4 poster beds are very large with mosquito nets for safeguard against insects. All the chalet as well have their own outside private veranda on which guests can sit as they read a book, write a postcard or enjoy the scenery!
RESTAURANTS & BAR:
Restaurant:
the Breakfast, lunch plus dinner at here are served I form of a buffet service (basing on the number of guests at the time).
The cuisine greatly varies and includes a number of continental dishes, a number of French plus Italian dishes plus a number of intermittent Tanzanian favorites.
Fortunately, the lodge can prepare picnic baskets with prior communication for those leaving for early morning adventures. In addition, they have a built BBQ facility purposely for outdoor barbequing in the evenings; this is a wonderful way to spend you evenings. There is a broad variety of meat choices and the ‘nyama choma’ all for you to enjoy.
The Bar:
this is the ideal place to loosen up and even interact with fellow guest and share ideas about the game drives, the adventures, enjoy fruit juices, exotic cocktails plus sundowners.
OTHER FACILITIES & SERVICES:
Other activities offered at the lodge include Game drives, cycling, Walking canoeing, hiking as well as Cultural safaris. The walks can be organized on prior request
Octagon Safari Lodge is an intimate small hotel a brief drive from the internationally renowned Ngorongoro Crater. Constructed in the ancient colonial farmhouse fashion, this lodge presents the charm of an ancient African homestead.
In accord with the environment the lodge’s architecture blends with the natural elements to offer an authentic African ambience.
Octagon Safari Lodge is found on the large grounds that are habitat to a great profusion of various bird species and offers an amazing place to loosen up and have an afternoon coffee.
Activities at Octagon Safari Lodge
The gardens of Octagon Safari Lodge offer a wonderful place to relax and reflect on the numerous animals you have come across during your game drive adventure in the nearby wilderness. You may sit out on the veranda and read a book, enjoy a tea with scones or simply stare into the nearby wilderness.
At the end of a tiring safari adventure, it is wont be just the Serengeti animals that will require a watering hole to calm down!! The guests too can enjoy a refreshing treat at the well stocked bar which is a thatched structure that was designed by Irishman Rory Egan. This Irish Bar, offer the guests a uniquely sociable venue to loosen up at the end of their day’s safari adventure.
Enjoy an Irish whiskey or a chilled Guinness as you sit by the ancient stone fireplace or unwind in a chair made of natural fiber on their large outdoor patio.