Kikoti Tented Lodge

The Maasai Steppe Fringe Located about five miles east of Tarangire National Park, Kikoti sits on a private concession at the edge of the Maasai Steppe. Its remote location is its greatest charm, placing you far from the high-traffic tourist routes and deep within a landscape of tropical earthy aromas and pristine wilderness.The Tactical Advantage:

• Exclusive Activities: Because Kikoti is located outside the park boundary, guests can enjoy activities strictly prohibited inside, including night game drives and guided walking safaris.

The Silale Vantage: The camp looks west over the Silale Swamp. Being positioned here allows guests to watch the sunset cast a rosy blush over one of the ecosystem’s most vital permanent water sources.

Tented Cottages on Stilts Kikoti features 16 spacious tented cottages, each elevated on wooden stilts to provide a unique perspective of the surrounding woodlands.The Guest Experience:

• Traditional Canvas: Each cottage is enclosed in traditional safari canvas under a large thatched roof, providing extra shade and an authentic “Under Canvas” soul.
• The Wooden Veranda: Every cottage features a private veranda with safari chairs, perfectly positioned for watching the sunset over the blue valley below.
• Refined Simplicity: Interiors are furnished with unique wooden writing desks, cushioned papasan chairs, and hardwood beds draped in marvelous gauze.

The Night Symphony: Fall asleep to the sound of the warm wind whistling against the canvas and the distant call of nocturnal creatures.

Boma Dinners & Bush Gastronomy Dining at Kikoti alternates between the natural elegance of the dining room and the raw magic of the bush.

• The Maasai Boma Dinner: On alternating nights, guests enjoy a wonderful bush dinner served inside a traditional Boma (thorny enclosure). This includes a dinner buffet and traditional Maasai dancing under the stars.
• Double-Rondavel Dining: When not in the Boma, meals are served in the open-sided dining hall, creating a natural environment that connects you to the outdoors.
• Bush Picnic Boxes: For those heading out on long game drives, the camp provides gourmet breakfast and lunch boxes to be enjoyed in the heart of the savanna.
• Solar-Heated Comfort: After a day in the dust, enjoy a hot “bladder shower” heated by the African sun.

• Night Game Drives: Experience the thrill of seeing elephants and zebras illuminated by spotlights under a waxing moon.
• Walking Safaris: Guided walks behind the camp and around Kikoti Rock offer a rare, intimate connection to the land.
• Conservation Commitment: A portion of your stay supports a Maasai trust fund for schools, medical clinics, and anti-poaching efforts.