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Tena Tena

Tena Tena

South Luangwa National Park

Located in the Nsefu sector of South Luangwa National Park, this camp has been popular with visitors for many years. Tena Tena sits nestled among a thick grove of mahogany trees, and sits on a double-tiered river bank from which each room enjoys its own private view on to a long stretch of the Luangwa River. The location is a magnet for wildlife, and you don’t need to go far for magnificent sightings.

There are just six tents with plenty of space in between each one has its own bathroom, open to the skies. From your deck you might be lucky enough to spot the hippos wallowing or perhaps a lion roaming. The tented rooms are comfortable and spacious and truly give the feeling of being on safari.

Activities include game drives into the national park, walking safaris and there is also a hide which is open from August to October giving you a prime view of visitors to the river. All meals are included as are local drinks, there’s nothing more fun than swapping tales with fellow travellers over dinner.

For a truly exceptional safari experience, stay at Tena Tena and take a walking safari and overnight (1-2 nights) at Luangwa Bush Camping. 

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Amenities

Game Drives, Walking & Trekking, Activities, Safari Style All Inclusive

Inclusions

"Safari All Inclusive" is all meals and drinks (excluding premium brands). Varying lodge to lodge, this mostly consists of an early snack breakfast before 1st game drive, full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or cakes, dinner and drinks and snacks on game drives. Full details will be shared with our quotation.

Our Offers

** Ask us about our Single Supplement Saver for this lodge**

**This lodge offers special rates outside of the immediate high season. Ask us about "shoulder season" rates.**

Other Options

This lovely boutique hotel sits along the pristine white sands of Watamu Beach. It’s about 120 km from Mombasa and around 25 km to Malindi, which is where the closest airport it. This elegant hotel seamlessly blends modern comfort with the natural beauty of its surroundings. With a history dating back to the 1980s, the hotel is named after the famous American author Ernest Hemingway, who was an avid adventurer and big-game fisherman. 
The hotel offers a range of accommodation options, from spacious, ocean-facing rooms to luxurious private residences. Each room is designed with a traditional Swahili theme and private balconies allow you to soak in the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and the lush tropical gardens.

There’s a swimming pool, a choice of restaurants, a bar, a spa, and big game fishing can be organised, as well as exploring the nearby Watamu Marine National Park, which is claimed to be one of the best snorkelling and diving spots in the world. The hotel manages to blend comfort, and adventure, making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking a relaxing retreat in one of Kenya's most beautiful coastal locations.

Hemingways Watamu

Watamu Beach

Set in large, landscaped gardens, overlooking one of the longest stretches of white sandy beach on Mombasa’s north coast, this resort is a relaxing, tropical getaway destination. Spend lazy days enjoying the sunshine, taking beach walks, or perhaps taking in some water sports or local sightseeing.

The hotel has an excellent range of facilities including five swimming pools and a selection of restaurants and bars, giving you plenty of choice for your meals. There’s a top-class spa which overlooks the sea, just the place if you need some post-safari pampering. There’s a fitness centre and kids club as well. 

The rooms are decorated in a contemporary style and have ocean, garden or pool views and all have a balcony, air-conditioning, TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, a minibar and Wi-Fi.

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Mombasa North Coast

Built in the style of a Swahili town, the hotel is located on the white sands of Shanzu Beach, close to Mombasa Marine National Park, home to turtles and host to 250 different marine species. The hotel has plentiful facilities and lovely gardens where you can choose to be as active or lazy as you like. A good choice for families as there are plenty of family-friendly activities on offer. 

There’s a beachfront swimming pool with a swim-up bar, tennis court, squash court and a selection of restaurants. The spa offers a whole range of treatments, an ideal place for a spot of post-safari pampering. 

The rooms are set in two-storey buildings and overlook the tropical gardens or the Indian Ocean. All have air conditioning, television, Wi-Fi and a room safe.

Serena Beach Resort & Spa

Mombasa North Coast

How our Tent Ratings work

These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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