Archive | August, 2012

Singita Serengeti House opens

Posted on August 20, 2012 by in Uncategorized

Singita Game Reserves adds a 4th property to their portfolio of award-winning lodges in Tanzania. Singita Grumeti Reserves, home of Sasakwa Lodge,  Sabora Tented Camp and Singita Faru Faru Lodge and recently awarded world’s best hotel at the Hotel+Leisure Word’s Best Awards 2012, opens Singita Serengeti House.

Situated on the western corridor of the world famous Serengeti National Park, Singita Serengeti House offers guests exclusive use accommodation and access to 350,000 acres of private land, providing an unparalleled safari experience.

The house accommodates 8 guests in 2 spacious suites located in the main house and 2 additional garden suites all featuring private outdoor showers and terraces. In addition, the main house comprises large dining and lounge areas, ample decked areas with day beds, a 25m swimming pool and a private tennis court.

Since our expansion with Machweo, the Onsea House facilities are also more frequently booked as exclusive use accommodation. We have welcomed Singita management, designers and agents and frequently welcome their clients who find it the perfect spot to unwind afer their safari adventure. If you would like to enjoy our exceptional cuisine in exclusive and private surroundings, don’t hesitate to ask about our exclusivity packages when booking.

Arusha conference and congress hotel accommodation upgrade

Posted on August 16, 2012 by in Uncategorized

Tanzania will host the first Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism Management in National Parks and Protected Areas which will bring delegates from 50 different countries to Arusha, at the AICC. The conference will run from October 15th to October 19th, 2012 and is organized by the United Nations World Travel Organisation in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.
The conference aims to encourage professional approach to better position “park tourism” as one of the core components of overall national park management in Africa and to acquire an overview of the current challenges in terms of demand and supply chain. Furthermore new partnerships and business models shall impulse re-engineering of park management structures in order to maximize the economics and social benefits to the local communities.

Secondly, Tanzania will be the venue for the 7th World Rangers Congress from November 4th to 9th, 2012 at Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge. The Congress is organised by the federation of rangers’ organisations from different parts of the world and will provide valuable opportunities for tour operators to network with other players in the tourism industry.
The congress will be of great value to conservation in the East Africa region and will assist in raising the profile of rangers and especially the emerging community ranger sector of Tanzania.

Participants should make their own accommodation arrangements with the hotels. Those who want to be away from the crowds and relax in a peacefull luxury retreat just outside Arusha should consider an upgrade and stay at Onsea House or Machweo Wellness Retreat & Fine Dining. Contact info@onseahouse.com for our best offer.