Stanley’s Kopje camp is a 3 star mid- range accommodation found up on the rocky hill of Kopje in Mkata Flood Plain in Mikumi National Park Tanzania Region. The camp is the sister lodges to Vuma Hill camp both located in Mikumi near the waterhole. The camp is situated in the perfect base since its high on the hill overlooking the beautiful views of Mikumi Wilderness, Preside over safari adventures (Game viewing) to tourists and travellers staying at the lodge. The best way to travel to Mikumi national park from ARUSHA CITY is a flight and From Dar-el-salaam it takes 5-6 hours to the close airstrip then few minutes to be transferred to the camp.
Stanley’s Kopje camp consists of 12 spacious and comfortable en –suite Tents spaced around the Kopje overlooking the endless view of the Mikumi wilderness that reflects Meru- traditional building style with Natural Materials and modern comfort. Tents are well elevated , decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, bathroom with hot and cold showers , mosquito nets, comfortable tropical wooden beds with clean beddings, free toiletries, complementary bottled water, white pillows and sheets, Slippers and many more. The Tents has verandas and large sitting areas overlooking the stunning view of the wilderness, wildlife roaming around the camp since it’s not fenced and surrounding Mikumi plains. There is cracking fireplace where guests relax and share stories about the safari as they enjoy warmth during chilly nights. Rooms are in different categories and sizes with single beds for individuals, double /twin for sharing as well as family rooming options
Stanley’s Kopje camp offers more services and facilities which include;
A restaurant in the main building that serves different meals both international and African- inspired meals that meet guest’s choice. Meals offered include buffet breakfast, Picnic lunch and dinner both in and outdoor dinners served by well trained, friendly and organized staff. The camp offers bush breakfast enjoying the morning sunrises and bush dinners on the sunset /overlooking the stars in the sky.
A well -stocked bar with share lounge offering variety of drinks, local, cocktail, wines, spirits and international beers. You relax and sip any drink of you choice overlooking the stunning view of the animals at watering hole, Mikumi plains and surrounding area.
Services include; solar energy available, free parking space available, offers airport pick -ups and drop-offs, Laundry and house -keeping services offered.
WIFI Internet hotspot available at the camp that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.
Activities to do while at the lodge include; game viewing in the park that will give you a chance to see more wildlife especially on the waterhole since it attracts a lot of animals , Guided nature walks ,birding/ bird watching in the park , Visiting Kinole and choma waterfalls and many more activities
Mikumi national park is one of the protected areas found in southern part of Tanzania. Being The fourth largest in the country, it is the most accessible Tanzania safari destination from Dar-el-salaam and Not far from the shores of the Indian Ocean. The park is situated south of the famous Selous Game Reserve near Morogoro in Tanzania Covering the total area of 3,230 Kilo meters squared Between Uluguulu Mountain in the North east side and The Rubeho and Udzungwa Mountains on the south western side. The park provides habitat for different wildlife that includes; elephant, giraffe, buffalo, Burchell’s zebra, sable, the largest antelope family , eland, Liechtenstein’s hartebeest, lion, leopard among others. Bird viewing is rewarding since it’s the home of over 400 species of birds in the park such as the African fish eagle, Lilac-breasted eagle, Bateleur eagle, …the Jackson’s Francolin, Sparrow hawks, goshawks, eagles, sunbirds and plovers.” The park has different categories of accommodation that includes; Budget, Mid- range/moderate and luxury accommodation that are convenient and affordable to guests visiting the area. There are more different activities to do while in the Park which include ; Game viewing since the park has a lot of wildlife , Cultural visits in the local village, Hiking/ climbing t , Bird watching /birding since the park has a lot of Bird species , Visiting waterfalls and caves , Nature walks to the falls and many more Activities.
