Asilia Collection is a group of luxury tented camps and lodges situated in prime wildlife viewing areas in East Africa, including Tanzania and Kenya. Asilia is more than just a collection of safari lodges. They are a company committed to positively impacting the people and environment of East Africa. Guests directly contribute to the conservation and empowerment of local people by staying at Asilia.
Below are some of the lodges and camps that are owned and operated by Asilia Africa Collection and you can stay while on your Kenya or Tanzania migration safari game packages and can be enjoyed on your overland or Fly-In safaris in Tanzania or Kenya.
Jabali Ridge. It is set high on a rocky Kopje overlooking a landscape dotted with bulbous baobabs. Jabali Ridge is a sophisticated base from which to explore Ruaha National Park-Tanzania.
Jabali Ridge has about 8 suites hidden amongst the rocky boulders that cocoon the property, designed to blend in with the environment while offering the highest-class accommodation in the park.
There is a spectacular infinity pool which overlooks the baobab valley, a spa offering pampering treatments, a gin bar to tempt you with pre-and post- dinner refreshments and plenty of space to unwind.
Actives offered by Jabali Ridge at a reasonable cost include; Game Drives, Bird Watching, Hot-Air Balloon among others.
Jabali Private House. It is perched on a dramatic rocky Kopje boasting breathtaking views of Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park. Jabali Private House features 2 luxurious master suites with king beds and en suite bathrooms with enormous walk-in showers and spectacular views. A third bedroom offers twin beds and an en suite bathroom perfect for children. The lounge flows onto a secluded deck bringing the feel of the outdoors inside. Enjoy meals on the deck and cool off in the private pool between activities.
Roho ya Selous. Sits on a small peninsula that offers stunning views of Lake Nzerakera and is in the heart of Nyerere National Park‘s core game viewing area.
Roho ya Selous has 8 spacious safari tents including one family tent which are nestled between the trees and spaced out for privacy. Inside, the tents are tastefully decorated in a neutral colour scheme with green accents, with contemporary wall hangings and a few pieces of furniture.
Roho ya Selous canvas tents are designed with en suite bathrooms and both indoor and outdoor showers offer excellent privacy and comfort. The ‘evening breeze’ cooling system positioned over the bed ensures you enjoy a soothing and relaxing sleep especially during hot months. Savour the serene views of the wildlife surrounding the lake from the canvas-roofed dining and lounge areas that remain cool throughout the day since they have slate flooring. The swimming pool provides welcome relief from the afternoon heat, or a refreshing cool off after a walking safari. In the evenings, gather around the fire for sun downer drinks while listening to the grunts of nearby hippo.
Roha ya Selous is a comfortable and smart tented camp in a great location in the park, run by an experienced team. Its contemporary style may not appeal to safari purists, but it is a well-executed operation offering a very stylish stay. The areas surrounding camp typically have great game and the quality of the guiding is excellent.
The Retreats at Namiri Plains. Located on the Ngare Nanyuki River on the sprawling eastern Serengeti savannah, Asilia’s Namiri Plains offers a tranquil oasis within this vast grassland.
Each of the two Retreats features two full-size bedrooms with sliding doors opening onto the wraparound deck and views over the grassy plains. The en suite bathrooms are spacious and luxurious, with glass fronted showers allowing further views of the plains and private, free-standing outdoor bathtubs tucked around each end of the deck for privacy. Between the two bedrooms is a lounge and dining area, which flows out onto the middle section of the wraparound deck, allowing for indoor or outdoor dining.
Dunia Camp. This camp is entirely run by women. It is set within the Central Serengeti. Dunia Camp is a magnificent spot for wildlife spotting. Dunia has 8 spacious canvas tents that overlook the great and golden plains. Enjoy some time in the open-sided main tent where you may even get the chance to spot lions as they scan the plains for their prey. Relax in one of the leather armchairs and scan the horizon for movement, sip on a sweet cocktail before heading into the dining tent for a luxurious meal. All the food is prepared by the on-site chefs using produce from the local communities. You can enjoy a delicious cooked breakfast out on the deck that overlooks the Serengeti and with every meal, you will have the option to take it out for a safari picnic.
Ubuntu Migration Camp. Ubuntu Camp is a mobile camp that offers authentic tented accommodation to follow flow of animals through Tanzania’s Serengeti during the Great Migration.
Ubuntu Migration Camp offers 10 canvas safari tents including a family tent. Mesh side panels provide natural light during the day while comfortable beds ensure a good night’s sleep. Each tent has an en suite bathroom with a traditional safari-style bucket shower. You can spend your leisure moment while relaxing on your tent’s porch and watching the nearby herds.
Encounter Mara Camp (Kenya). Set in the exclusive Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Encounter Mara offers a classic tented camp experience amidst staggering densities of wildlife.
With 10 spacious and comfortable tents, you will feel at home at Encounter Mara Camp. En suite bathrooms provide ultimate comfort with plumbed hot-water showers. Relax on the daybed on your veranda with views across the plains. There are also 2 family tents and 2 triple tents.
From Encounter Mara, guests can go on nature walks around camp or soar across the plains in a hot-air balloon. The camp is designed to be as open as possible so that guests can take in the sights and sounds of the Mara during meals.
The camp welcomes families with children over the age of five. They have 2 tents specifically for families plus twin tents for kids over 12. The camp serves homemade meals in the dining tent or outside, depending on the weather.
All the 10 spacious and comfortable tents have en suite bathrooms with double vanity basins, flushing toilets and hot-water bucket showers.
Rekero Camp. Asilia Rekero Camp offers luxury safari lodge accommodation in the Masai Mara’s Musiara Sector in Kenya. The Camp consist of 9 spacious tents, all of which have the capacity of being a double, twin or triple, all with terraces overlooking the Talek River and en-suite bathrooms with flush loos and safari showers. 24-hour solar lighting is provided in all tents and kerosene lamps light the pathways to all the tents providing the very special safari camping feel with ultimate comfort. An inverted is available to charge video and camera batteries. There is mobile reception in camp.
All Rekero’s guides are qualified members of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association and are fully trained in first aid.
Ol Pejeta Bush Camp. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is in central Kenya’s Laikipia County. It is a home to the two remaining northern white rhinos on the planet and many other endangered animals. Staying at Ol Pejeta Bush Camp allows guests to contribute to conservation.
Ol Pejeta Bush Camp has 7 spacious, eco-friendly tents positioned along the Ewaso Ngiro River. The peaceful camp is staffed by a warm and hospitable team and is a great place for families with activities like the Junior Ranger Programme to keep kids entertained and engaged.
each tent has got the en-suite with the flushing toilets and the hot water bucket showers.
Naboisho Camp. Located in the private Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Naboisho Camp is a small and exclusive haven of hospitality and comfort.
It provides a luxurious haven within the wildlife-rich conservation success story that is the Mara Naboisho Conservancy.
Naboisho Camp is designed to provide a spacious and airy atmosphere. It features 9 stylish tents with king-sized or twin beds, indoor and outdoor hot-water showers. The tents are cleverly conceived to offer stunning views of the Naboisho plains, even from the outdoor shower. Each tent has a daybed on which to relax between game drives or choose to enjoy the views from the comfortable main lounge and swimming pool. The private veranda in front of your tent is perfect for secluded romantic sun downers or an early morning coffee.
Usangu Expedition Camp. Set on the outskirts of the Usangu floodplains deep in the remote southern corner of Ruaha National Park. Usangu Expedition Camp offers an immersive, conservation-driven experience for the adventurous traveler. The camp offers a wide variety of included activities alongside access to ongoing research projects in the Douglas Bell Eco Research Station.
For those looking to further enhance this unique experience, there are customized conservation activities tailored to specific interests from sleep outs in star cube tents to joining wildlife collaring expeditions at an additional supplement. With only 4 beautifully designed tents and full en suite facilities, Usangu Expedition Camp offers an intimate and unforgettably authentic safari experience.