TAASA LODGE

Magical.

TAASA Lodge is all three. There is truly no comparison to waking up in comfort right in the middle of nature. I have no words. Magic is the only word that comes close to describing the experience of staying at TAASA.

From the minute you arrive, the TAASA family is there to greet you and welcome you into their community.

TAASA is not just a lodge, it’s also a vibrant community where everyone works together to make the guest experience one that you will surely remember. Each and every detail is thought out, from the well-decorated and welcoming common areas, the dining experience, fully eqquiped luxury tents, the early morning coffee & cookie delievry to the room, to placing water heating pad in your bed when they get the room ready for you at night.

Each day you get to bask in nature. Between TAASA’s knowledgeable staff, spotters and the unique ability to go off-roading (something you cannot do in national parks), you truly get to experience Serengeti the absolute best way possible.

It simply feels like you are home. Feels like you’re amongst friends. Feels like you have been there before. And it is felt in their genuine smiles that they are there to make sure you have the time of your life...

T he highlight of the trip for us was the amazing game drives, in early morning and at night, when you get to see the incredible Tanzanian wildlife and learn so much from your very knowledgable guides. These amazing game drives are already included as part of your stay at TAASA along with the amazing culinary experience and drinks they have to offer.

One of our favorite experiences was the drive to Mara River and witnessing the Wildebeests crossing the river, an expereince that require a lot of patience waiting for the herd to decide to cross. At times, people do not get to even see it as the heard tends to be very indecisive. We got so lucky and got to see it 3 times in one day!!!

Many of the pictures you see in this editorial are from our time at TAASA.

At TAASA you also will experience an evening in the life of local Maasais in a nearby village, learn about their life, watch them sing and dance. You also get the opportunity to purchase some handmade Maasai jewelry and art pieces for yourself or as souveniers for family and friends.

In addition to the game drives, the dinning area, the outdoor firepit (AKA The African TV!), and the amazing infinity pool, there are surprises planned by the TAASA team for you to meet the other amazing guests. We made a few friends during our time there and it made the experience that much more memorable.

You also get to go on a walking tour where you get to see some wildlife and learn so much about the plants in the surrounding areas and how the locals use them for natural remedies, food, toothpaste, etc

These pictures are a glimpse into this magical oasis. However, pictures really do not do this place justice.

I hope you get to experience it for yourself. It is simply life-changing.

You can see more details and book your next safari experience here.

It is sure to be a stay you’ll always remember.

Do you need one more AMAZING reason why you should make TAASA Lodge part of your next African adventure?

Let me tell you about their gift shop!

The gift shop was started with the intention of giving back to the local community, especially the local Maasais. Over the years, not only their commitment to do so has not faded away or gone off track, it has grown stronger. They now proudly support more people and communities.

At the moment, ALL of the products sold at this shop come from the following 2 sources:

1. Widdowed Maasai women in the nearby village. They are carefully hand selected by TAASA management and are provided with the list of goods that are proven to sell really well at the shop, so their efforts are fruitful and so is consistent income. Maasai women often do not get remarried once widdowed and are left with raising the kids and caring for themselves. This initiative by TAASA Lodge is merely focused on creating a source of income and support for these women.

2. SANAA, in Arusha, is a wonderful project that highlighs and supports marginalised artists who make amazing products. In their workshop, disabled artists create unique products, mainly from recycled waste. Proceeds from all sells are used for the several charitable projects which Sanaa supports. Their artists are proud to be the breadwinners for their families and in turn they generate funds to support other people in need!

100% of the proceeds from TAASA’s gift shop is given back to the Maasai women and SANAA. Thoir produts are beautiful and high quality. It simply cannot get better than buying amazing local handcrafted art & souvieneers and be a part helping the local community and artists.

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