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SPEKE
BAY LODGE – Lake Victoria
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| Room
Types |
High
Season (US$)
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Low
Season (US$) |
| SINGLE
ROOM |
US$110
(fullboard) |
US$110
(fullboard) |
| DOUBLE
ROOM |
US$150
(fullboard) |
US$150
(fullboard) |
| Location
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Speke
Bay Lodge is located on the south-eastern shore of Lake Victoria
in Tanzania, East Africa. It is 15 kilometres from the Serengeti
National Park, and 125 kilometres north of Mwanza. Speke Bay is
part of Speke Gulf, named after the famous explorer John Hanning
Speke, who, in 1858, discovered Lake Victoria to be the source
of the Nile. Embraced by savannah, the Lodge looks like a small
village, stretched out along the shores of the lake. The main
buildings and luxury accommodation are round in form, built to
perfection, painted white and thatched with a grass roof in the
traditional style of the local tribe, the Sukuma. Since the Lodge
is outside but close to the Serengeti National Park, it is the
ideal place to start or end your safari, or relax during your
travels. Excursions in boats and on mountain bikes are offered,
so you can truly experience Africa; you can fish from the beach
for Tilapia, go out in a boat to catch Nile perch, or wander around
on the Lodge's 100 hectares of savannah, looking for birds
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Bungalows
All eight bungalows are situated along the shore of the lake. Each
bungalow is a separate structure designed to ensure your privacy.
The roofs are thatched with a thick layer of grass, providing excellent
insulation. The custom-made furniture in solid Mkola wood adds to
the warm and elegant atmosphere. An entrance hall gives access to
a bathroom and a spacious main room. This room has a sleeping area
with a large lockable cupboard (for your clothes and valuables)
and a writing table. The sitting area has a huge French window opening
on to a bougainvillaea- and passionflower- shaded veranda where
your breakfast can be served. Each bungalow has a loft with two
twin beds, making them suitable for families with children. The
bathroom has a large table with a build-in basin, a spacious shower
and a hygienic wall mounted toilet. All the appliances and fittings
are the best on the market. For hot water solar panels are used,
but thermostat steered electrical elements have been installed,
for use on cloudy days. The water system is state of the art, with
a large sand filter, UV-treatment, and Ozone-injection. Bottled
drinking water is available.
Tents
The tented camp consists of nine tents, each covered by a thatched
roof, which also creates a private and shady sitting area. The tents
are fully furnished and contain two beds; hot showers and toilets
are close-by.
Bar, Restaurant and Lounge
Three separate round buildings are joined by a large terrace, which
overlooks Lake Victoria. There is a well-stocked bar with a good
choice of South African wines. The restaurant offers a blend of
international and Tanzanian cuisine; and is specialised in fresh
fish from the lake and uses vegetables and fruits from the local
fields. The owners have trained the staff, and the quality and refinement
that has been achieved, will surprise you. Also here, the size and
set-up guarantees plenty of personal attention. There are no large
buffets; each client can make his or her choice, and the staff will
be happy to cater for your special wishes and diets. Your breakfast
or lunch can be served on the terrace of your bungalow at any time
you wish, or a table will be set for you on the terrace of the restaurant,
in the garden or on the beach.
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