With just 74 rooms (including two private villas), Bilila Lodge Kempinski perfectly combines the intimacy of a lodge and the facilities expected of a much larger hotel, such as an infinity pool overlooking the grasslands and an Anantara Spa.  Due to strict building controls in the National Park, this will be the largest lodge ever built in the Serengeti.

As expected of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lodge has been built in keeping with the landscape.  Not only does the arc-shaped building follow the natural contours of the land, but as far as possible only local materials have been used in its construction to ensure that it blends into its surrounds.  For example, over a million traditional �chelewa� brooms have been used to create the thatched roof and the stone for the walls was sourced from nearby Mugumu.  The interiors also reflect the natural colours of the African landscape, with the work of local artists adding colourful highlights. 

Public areas include a restaurant with an open kitchen, a lounge, a bar, a wine cellar, an authentic boma (or corral) where guests can enjoy moonlit barbecues, a conference room accommodating up to 80 people, a library, a play room, a fitness centre, an art gallery and a gift shop.  All the guest rooms have luxury ensuite bathrooms, multimedia DVD players, over 50 satellite TV and radio channels, coffee/tea making facilities and a teak deck for relaxing while watching game (personal telescope included); suites have their own private plunge pool. 
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Bilila Lodge Kempinski Guest Room
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Bilila Lodge Kempinski Entrance
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Bilila Lodge Kempinski is a destination in its own right, but can also be twinned with its sister property Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski for an idyllic two-centre holiday, combining the best safari and beach destinations.

The Kempinski name is proudly borne by a growing collection of distinguished properties around the world. Europe�s oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski has built its reputation on the belief that exclusivity and individuality are key elements of true luxury. Each year, an increasing number of guests come to appreciate these qualities, as Kempinski adds new hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. While this growth reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand, the collection will remain a limited one, where exclusivity can be nurtured and individuality can flourish.  www.kempinski.com 

Sue Heady
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