Bilila Lodge Kempinski

The Grand Opening of Bilila Lodge Kempinski was celebrated last week in the presence of His Excellency, The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, distinguished national and international guests and dignitaries. The opening represents the first Luxury Lodge for Kempinski Hotels in the renowned Serengeti National Park, an UNESCO World Heritage site. The much anticipated property comprises 74 exclusive guestrooms and suites including a Presidential Villa, featuring 2 bedrooms with butler service and measuring 320 square meters. All guestrooms overlook the plains of the Serengeti, and include luxury en-suite bathrooms, walking closets, and a sun deck for relaxation with personal telescope for watching game, whilst the suites feature their own private plunge pool. It is located in the Central North, approximately 45 minutes drive from the Seronera airstrip, which in turn is a 50 minutes flight from Arusha. Located against a dramatic backdrop of Africa’s wilderness, the hotel provides private game drives, hot air balloon rides, bush walks and Champagne breakfasts in the African savannah. It has  an Anantara Spa with 6 couple treatment rooms and 3 Thai massage rooms, a 24 metre infinity fresh-water swimming pool overlooking the waterhole, a restaurant with show kitchen, a bar, lounge, wine cellar, boma, library, game room, fitness centre, art gallery and gift shop, as well as conference and meeting facilities. Furthermore, experienced game rangers introduce you to the ultimate wildlife of the Serengeti.