Our properties
Our exclusive portfolio of lodges and private camps in Tanzania are a throwback to safaris of old, when tented camps and grand lodges were the order of the day.
Exclusive, one-of-a-kind properties
Each of our lodges and private camps offers something unique, whether it’s iconic views of the African landscape, exceptional game viewing or an intimate ‘home away from home’ experience.
Exclusive and remote
Stay in intimate properties within extraordinary locations that can be booked for your group’s exclusive use.
Exceptional game viewing
Our mobile tented camps in the north and south of the Serengeti offer unparalleled game viewing opportunities during the Great Migration.
Exceptional service
Receive attentive, personalised care from staff who anticipate your needs to make your stay utterly seamless.
Sustainable and local
Our properties support eco-conscious practices such as using local and seasonal ingredients for our cuisine, and employing staff from surrounding tribes & communities.
Our lodges and camps
Dulana Serengeti South
Located on the edge of Hidden Valley on the southern plains of the Serengeti, Dulana Serengeti South is close to the short grass plains that are home to an abundance of cheetah and lion during the green season of the Great Migration.
The camp has a feel of remote exclusivity, far from the well-trodden tourist trail. The canvas tents reflect the beauty and romance of our mobile tented camp heritage, while still combining modern comforts and our exceptional standards of service.
Dulana Serengeti North
Situated in the far north of the Serengeti, Dulana is our luxury mobile tented camp that offers a front row seat to The Great Migration during the dry season. As the herds move north in search of more fertile grazing grounds, so too does the camp. Open plains and beautiful kopje rock formations are part of this dramatic landscape, along with a plethora of different mammal and bird species.
The camp itself embodies the quintessential ‘under canvas’ experience, while still being extremely comfortable and offering exceptional levels of exclusive service.
Osunyai Lamarkau
Located in the heart of elephant country, with uninterrupted views across the Lamarkau Wetland in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park, Osunyai Lamarkau is a truly special safari camp that embodies privacy and exclusivity. The camp offers exceptional game viewing opportunities due to the sheer numbers of game that move through the area, and can be booked out for individual groups to maximise privacy.
The camp’s elevation on elegant teak decks give you the sense that you’re floating with the African sunrise, while still being immersed in the landscape that surrounds you. Every accommodation area - from rooms to dining areas and even showers toilets - all look out on Mother Africa beyond.
Olerai
Set on the outskirts of Arusha, Olerai House is ideal for small groups wanting a truly private stay. Our exclusive philosophy means we’re able to extend a fine tuned element of service to our guests from our small team of dedicated staff.
Olerai's rooms are spread over the lush garden of yellow fever trees, fig trees and indigenous wildflowers that attract colourful sunbirds and butterflies, while the family-style dining room with its log fire and sweeping verandah is perfect for informal drinks and dining.
Our local teams
Part of the joy of staying at an Explorer property is connecting with the team that attends to every detail of your stay. Our properties are hosted by a highly competent team of people from our local communities; in total, we have 47 local tribes represented within our company.
The cultures represented by our diverse team opens up an exchange with our guests that results in friendships quickly formed — not just for the short term, but each time they return. In this way, a journey with Explorer immerses you in the rich cultural fabric of your surroundings, bringing true authenticity to your travel experience.
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Our cuisine
Cuisine is a key feature of our properties and a highlight of your stay with us. Across all our camps and lodges, our team of chefs experiment with new and dynamic recipes to create lively, rich and colourful dishes.
We strive to use organically grown local produce wherever possible, either from our own gardens or from select small scale-farmers hand picked by our team. We also make the most of seasonal fruit and vegetable in each camp’s location. No matter where you stay, we remain flexible to any dietary requirements you may have.
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Our property partners
We select our accommodation partners based on a shared philosophy of exclusive locations, high standards of service and exceptional experiences. As tour operators, we have first hand experience of each camp and lodge and select properties based on the overall product they create - not just the beautiful photos they supply.
FAQs
Have a question about our properties ? Read our most frequently asked questions below, or contact us if you need more information.
Is there Wi-Fi at your properties?
No, we don’t offer Wi-Fi at our camps and lodges, in keeping with our ethos to disconnect in order to reconnect - with yourself, with your group and with the nature you’re surrounded by.
How will I travel between properties?
This varies depending on your group size, time constraints and budget, but could include travel via small plane, helicopter or 4x4.
Can I book out your properties for the exclusive use of my group?
Yes, you can book out any of the properties in our own portfolio for exclusive use, and we can also do so for any other properties you stay in.
Do you own all the properties on the journeys you organise?
No, we don’t. We own an exclusive portfolio of four properties in northern and southern Tanzania, including camps, lodges and private houses.
Let’s design something extraordinary
Tell us what inspires you and we’ll design a travel experience that’s personal, seamless and truly one of a kind.
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