andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge

How They Dazzle Us

There are very few people anywhere in the world who don’t know about the Great Migration – the annual movement of millions of wildebeest and zebra, from the southern Serengeti in Tanzania, northwards towards Kenya’s Masai Mara. This spectacular lodge is perfectly situated on the banks of a tributary of the Grumeti River, in the secluded western parts of the Serengeti National Park. &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge shares breathtaking views and unparalleled sightings of migrating animals across the Grumeti River. The river is home to the world’s largest crocodiles and the daily battle between reptiles and mammals as the migration happens draws thousands of tourists every year – and don’t forget the countless lions that hunt there as well, picking off the stragglers. There is a reason why viewing the migration is on the Bucket Lists of so many people. It really is a site to behold. In fact, until it has been witnessed, the sheer scale and primal power of the thronging animals is almost impossible to comprehend.

Why We Love Them

Using the natural bow shape of the river and paying homage to the circular forms of a traditional Maasai manyatta, the lodge unfolds to reveal an understated sense of luxury. Adorned with Kitenge fabrics and accentuated with stone walls, the lodge also features the vibrant colours have been beautifully woven into deeply comfortable furnishings and bespoke, handmade fittings. Walking into the guest area upon arrival is a real

Their Sustainable Superpower

Integrated seamlessly with both the local community and the environment, this wonderful Landing is a fine example if the andBeyond group’s philosophy of developing luxurious yet sustainable tourism. The décor is local and spectacularly well done, as is the food which is cooked in the traditional Jiko style. Meanwhile the opportunity to live almost side-byside with wildlife like the endemic colobus monkey, hippopotamus and countless birds ensures that this is a real taste of life in paradise. This is a Landing that has a broader philosophy or vision for how they want the world to be and they go all out to create that through the way they act and the way they treat people – the local inhabitants, their staff and their visitors.

breathtaking moment. Spacious decks are perfect for enjoying sundowners overlooking the river and the lodge’s sparkling rim-flow swimming pool provides a view of the seasonal hippo pods below. The proximity to water draws a profusion of wildlife throughout the day and night.

Touching the earth lightly and seemingly floating across the landscape, 10 nostalgically elegant, and very spacious, guest Suites offer natural light, an enormous bed, bath, an indoor shower with a spectacular view, and a private plunge pool.

COASTAL, BEACH & ISLAND GETAWAYS andBeyond Mnemba Island

How They Dazzle Us

&Beyond Mnemba Island is beautifully remote with miles of untouched beaches. To get to the island guests embark on a 90-minute drive from Stone Town, a trip which takes you through the verdant green and aromatic spice plantations. There are opportunities to stop along the way and discover some of the Zanzibar riches offering you the time to taste some of the island’s unique flavours. Zanzibar is a colourful blend of cultures, drawing on influences from Europe and African as well as Arabic to Indian. The final part of the journey to this wonderful Landing is by boat. It is a short trip across the shimmering blue Indian Ocean waters to the white sandy shores of Mnemba Island where you will be warmly welcomed by your fantastic hosts.

Their Sustainable Superpower

Once on the island you will be one of only 26 exclusive guests on the island. The vista looks back onto Zanzibar mainland with the beach in the foreground inviting you for stunning sunset walks. It is a perfect destination for a romantic escape, as the island offers you candlelit dinners, private beach picnics, or mezze lunch platters in your suite. Plan your stay with a balance between adventure and relaxation. &Beyond Mnemba Island is a water baby’s heaven with a PADI dive school on the island where you can take diving or snorkelling lessons. The experienced dive instructors can take you to several underwater wonderlands or simply point you in the right direction to the reef just offshore, within swimming distance.

Why We Love Them

&Beyond has partnered with Africa Foundation and Oceans Without Borders to protect and support improved marine footprint and management practices. They have focussed on the ‘care-trilogy’ that incorporates the ocean, marine wildlife and coastal communities. &Beyond Mnemba Island provides a platform for baseline research and it seeks to establish or grow marine protected areas, this includes the wildlife. They intentionally introduced the endangered suni antelope to the island and have successfully increased the population by providing a safe environment for breeding, free of predators. To date 250 suni have been relocated back into their original natural habitats. By positive activities such as these, Mnemba Island strives to achieve not just a local, but a global impact.