August 2025

AUGUST 2025

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We are excited to announce the winner of our last Trivia Triumph, where participants had the chance to win a two-night stay for two at Amboseli Sopa Lodge on a full-board basis. The challenge was to answer: On your safari-inspired journey to Hemingway’s Bar at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, how many majestic pillars rise like ancient trees, supporting the stories shared within? The first closest answer wins…

Congratulations, Mercy Wanjiru. We look forward to welcoming you for your well-deserved stay.

Rockyhill Indoor

At Amboseli Sopa Lodge, we believe that a remarkable game drive is best paired with a delightful dining experience.

Set against the foothills of Africa’s iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, Rocky Hill (our exclusive outdoor dining venue located right inside Amboseli National Park), elevates your safari adventure by offering hot meals served in the heart of the wilderness. Imagine savouring a freshly prepared meal while immersing yourself in the breathtaking views of the park, with a haven of wild animals. This unique service not only enhances your game drive but also allows you to pause and appreciate the beauty of nature while enjoying exceptional hospitality. Join us at Rocky Hill for an unforgettable experience.

Tarangire LobbyAreaAroundtheBar

Just 129 km from Arusha, Tarangire Sopa Lodge is more than a destination, it is a sanctuary sculpted into the soul of Tarangire National Park. Located beneath towering baobabs and shaped like an elephant’s head, the lodge pays homage to the park’s famed residents, Africa’s largest concentration of elephants. Whether you are gliding through golden grasslands on a game drive, savoring a bush dinner, or enjoying a quiet moment in the library, every experience here is steeped in nature’s grandeur. Guests unwind with a selection of board games, and warm hospitality that makes every moment feel like home.

And not to be missed: the soulful Tarangire Melodies, a choir of Tarangire Sopa Lodge staff members whose soothing harmonies fill the evening air, creating unforgettable moments of cultural connection.

Tarangire Sopa Lodge is not just a place to stay, rather where adventure meets serenity, and every corner invites you to connect with the wild.

Maasai Beading

At Sopa Lodges, empowering local communities is woven into the heart of our hospitality. Across our properties in Amboseli, Samburu, and Maasai Mara, we proudly host vibrant Maasai Markets, which are dedicated spaces where local women, some of them widows, showcase and sell their handcrafted jewelry, beadwork, textiles-shukas, and traditional art. These markets are more than cultural experiences for our guests, they are lifelines for the women who run them, helping them earn a sustainable income and support their children through school.

At Samburu Sopa Lodge, our commitment goes further with the construction of a community curio shop for the Kiltamani community, offering artisans a permanent platform to share their creativity with the world. And at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, the market pulses with color and resilience, celebrating the strength of women who turn tradition into opportunity.

Every purchase made by our guests is a step toward brighter futures, where education and empowerment thrive in the heart of Kenya’s wild beauty.

Blood Moon watch party in Samburu Sopa Lodge

On the evening of September 7th, 2025, nature will unveil one of its most breathtaking performances, a rare total lunar eclipse, often called the “Blood Moon.”

As Earth’s shadow cloaks the moon in a deep crimson hue, guests across our lodges will be treated to a front-row seat to this cosmic ballet. Whether you are in Masai Mara or gazing skyward from the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha, or the Astro-tourism land in Samburu, this celestial event promises a moment of awe and wonder. Keep your eyes on our digital platforms for updates, viewing tips, and Samburu Sopa lodge-specific watch experience designed to make this night truly unforgettable.

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Which famous Samburu elephant matriarch (a frequent visitor of Samburu Sopa Lodge and was studied by Save the Elephants) was immortalized in wildlife documentaries? The first closest answer wins…

How to Participate:

Send your answers to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before 10th September 2025. Multiple submissions are allowed, but only one answer per email address. The winner will be contacted on email.

Terms and Conditions

The first closest answer wins.
The voucher is valid for one year from the date of issue, excluding all public holidays, high-season dates and festive periods.
This voucher may not, under any circumstances, be used for any form of advertising, including but not limited to online/digital advertising, pre-printed material or any general form of promotion.
Room bookings are subject to availability.
All participants must consent to the publication of their images on our website by signing the consent form.