Acacia Suite
Set deeper in the grove than Baobab. Stone fireplace, slower light, the right room for shoulder-season evenings and an early dinner by the fire.
Built for the long evening
Acacia is the suite our returning guests ask for. It sits deeper into the grove than Baobab, set behind two grown acacia tortilis trees that throw dappled shade across the deck through the afternoon. The view is intimate rather than panoramic.
The defining feature is the stone fireplace. The chimney is part of the wall, the mantel is a single piece of mvule, and the basket is filled every morning with split olive wood. From May to September the fire is lit at five and burns until you turn in.
Outside, the deck is private behind a low stone wall. There is an outdoor shower set into the canopy, two leather butterfly chairs, and a small dining table for fireside dinners. A long-eared owl roosts in the acacia above the deck most nights of the year.
Features and finishes
Bed
Hand-built king bed in mvule with mosquito net canopy and 400-thread cotton linen. Heated mattress pad in cooler months.
Fireplace
Stone fireplace with mvule mantel, lit every evening from May to September. Olive wood basket refreshed each morning.
Ensuite
Stone-walled ensuite with rain shower indoors and a second outdoor shower under the canopy. Lodge-blended toiletries.
Living area
Two butterfly chairs in saddle leather, hand-knotted Tanzanian rug, brass reading lamps, writing desk by the window.
Deck
Private deck behind a low stone wall. Two-seat dining table, hurricane lanterns, day-bed in the shade.
Acoustics
Thatched ceiling and stone walls keep the suite cool and notably quiet. The owl in the acacia is the loudest thing most nights.
Included in the rate
- Full-board dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bar allowance with house wines, beers and gin
- In-suite minibar refreshed twice daily
- Twice-daily housekeeping with evening turndown
- Lodge-to-airstrip 4x4 transfers
- Olive wood for the fireplace daily
- 30-minute welcome treatment at the spa
- Daily sundowner on the rim deck
Quoted separately
- Park fees and conservation levies
- Private game drives with our guides
- Full spa treatments beyond welcome ritual
- Hot air balloon flight ($680 pp)
- Private bush dinner setup ($180 pp)
- Maasai village visit and cultural add-ons
Acacia is at its best in shoulder season
The fire, the dappled afternoon light, the cooler nights. April-May and November are our quietest months and arguably the best for this room.