Lupita Island

Remote and luxurious escape, for those chasing the decisive island adventure.

A newly-built beach bar found along a jetty is the ultimate in island style. Rustic and luxurious, the natural surrounds will wow you and the service will ensure you never want to leave.

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About Lupita Island

At the southern end of the magnificent Lake Tanganyika, the lush 110-acre private escape of Lupita island can be found. Between the rocky outcrops and dense indigenous forest, the resort may appear small in size, but packs a punch with five star service and sun soaked bliss. Designed to blend in with the environment, seek out privacy and seclusion in your panoramic traditionally-styled villas or around the firelight Boma on the sandy shores by night. The area is hopefully set to become a marine park in the future, which is fantastic for this truly spectacular piece of a Tanzanian natural utopia.

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From $680 person/night

Lodge

13 Rooms

Mahale Mountains, Tanzania

Highlights

The island and its surrounding lake are exquisite. The endemic fish species and hidden coves found in the waters will keep you snorkelling for hours on end.

The daily excursions organized by the resort will add nothing but delight to your days.

Take a trip on their boat for a beach side lunch besides warm waters.

The property

Lupita's main lounge and dining area boasts panoramic views of the natural surrounds. Cheerful hues of oranges, reds and greens offset against high ceilinged thatch and open sides. A traditional hull of a wooden dhow serves as the romantically atmospheric bar, lit by Arabic lanterns and decorated with eclectic artefacts. Comfortable lounge chairs are the perfect vantage points for taking in the surrounds. An outdoor pool tucked further behind the main lodge, affords privacy amongst the trees.

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The rooms

Spread out across walkways that stretched around the island are 11 cottages and two family suites. Each has a private plunge pool, open air sides, graciously spacious and the real highlight-a sunken bath and hot waterfall shower outside with outstanding vistas over the lake and beyond. Uniquely crafted using locally sourced material and designed with luxury and comfort in mind, Persian rugs and plush lounge areas accentuated with pops of Tanzanian. The Livingstone and Stanley suites have the option of private dining.

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One more thing...

Safari Link flies from Arusha and Dar Es Salaam to Ruaha and Fast Jet gets you from Dar Es Salaam to Mbeya (with a 7 hour road transfer) You are going to need to spend one night in Ruaha on the way there, but not on the return journey. It will be worth it as Ruaha is considered one of the highlights on the southern safari circuit.

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Activities

Cultural

Boat Cruises

Scuba Diving

Snorkelling

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Exploring the island and surrounds is a must. Take an hour walk to the nearby local villages where you can interact and learn from the two traditional fishing villages that call the adjoining island home. Another highlight will be snorkelling in the waters around the lake which you can do by kayak or from the boughs of the Winsor Rose, a 46ft catamaran. High on the hilltop with some spectacular views is their spa with a wellness center including a gym.

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About Mahale Mountains National Park

Mahale Mountains

Search for shrieking chimpanzee and swim in the gin-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika.

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Wildlife in Mahale Mountains National Park

Elephant

Rare

Giraffe

Rare

Hippo

Occasional

Black Rhino

None

White Rhino

None

Lion

Rare

Cheetah

None

Leopard

Rare

Hyena

None

Wildebeest

None

Buffalo

Rare

Zebra

Rare

Warthog

Occasional

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The Mahale Mountains National Park is home to habituated chimps, a variety of monkeys, porcupine, unique forest birds and the rare sable antelope. The park is made up of a range of peaks covered in lush montane and lowland forest, all the way down to the lapping water's of Lake Tanganyika. Many of the larger mammals are still present, but they are rarely seen. These include, lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and more.

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