Elewana Collection

Elewana is a reputable safari company, and its properties are trusted contenders for those seeking a high-end East Africa experience. We particularly rate the Tanzania route, as it allows travellers to arrive comfortably in Arusha, visit key wildlife areas, and end with a Zanzibar boutique beach retreat. The properties tend to be small and family friendly, with a laidback approach. This works particularly well for travellers with children, as there are flexible dining times, children’s menus, and a variety of activities designed for younger guests. Elewana prides itself on delivering high-quality guiding and activities, providing a full bush-and-beach experience that might include game drives, bush walks, horseback riding, camel trekking, and fishing, followed by kite surfing in the Indian Ocean and starlit dinners on the beach.

The brand is proud of its efforts towards responsible tourism and minimising its environmental impact. All Elewana camps and lodges have strict recycling systems, and many operate on solar and power-storage technology, resulting in minimal emissions and fuel use. The company has even launched a ‘Ban the Bottle’ initiative, which sees guests using refillable aluminum reusable bottles, thereby eliminating the use of single-use plastic bottles. Elewana also tries to employ locally as much as possible, particularly at community conservancy properties.