The TAASA Lodge Difference

A Better African Safari Experience

TAASA Lodge is ideal for couples, groups, and families and offers a variety of experiences tailored to the different interests and ages of our guests. Personal hosts, butlers and expertly trained guides provide service second to none. Due to our unique location, we are able to offer our exclusive safari experiences.

  • Escape the crowds with exclusive game viewing within our protected area, with access to safari in the Serengeti and Mara river.
  • Thrilling night game drives
  • Sensitive off-road driving enables us to get closer to the game in open game-viewers
  • Memorable bush dining and boma experiences
  • All-inclusive experience
  • Unlimited safari experiences
  • Authentic Maasai experiences (village visits and storytelling)
  • Complimentary return transfers from Lobo airstrip
  • Activities for children of all ages




why choose taasa?

Unforgettable Location

We are uniquely situated between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Maasai Mara National Reserve, and Serengeti National Park, providing unobstructed views of the African savanna's untamed beauty. Every aspect of our lodge is thoughtfully designed to prioritize an intimate and private experience that brings you closer to the wildlife while enjoying the comfort of your luxurious accommodations.

TAASA Lodge offers exceptional panoramas of the three largest safari ecosystems in the world. 

THE TAASA STORY

The word TAASA means "Let's Go" or "Do It" in Maasai. The lodge has its roots in family, dating back to 2007 when Jim Roane took his family on safari in Tanzania. The Roane's fell in love with the country and its people, and Jim leapt at the opportunity to invest in a lodge when it presented itself.

In 2008, Peter Taunton visited Tanzania with his family at Jim's request. Peter too was captivated by the country, and decided to invest in the lodge. Peter is active in supporting nonprofit organizations in the United States, and saw this investment not only as a way to provide guests with a remarkable safari experience, but also as a philanthropic venture to protect wildlife, and support the local community.

Over time, Peter and Jim's initial investment took on a more hands-on approach, and they eventually became sole owners of the lodge and transformed TAASA into the safari destination that it is today. The values of the new TAASA Lodge are centered around family, service, adventure and the environment. 

A COURAGEOUS DREAM AND A LOVE FOR AFRICA

the taasa mission

  • Employ and empower members of our local community.
  • Preserve and protect the indigenous wildlife and natural species of the region.
  • Educate and encourage global travelers to explore Tanzania's rich natural and cultural resources

EMPOWEr. PROTECT. EXPLORE.

In alignment with our mission, we are 100% committed to empowering and employing members of the local Tanzania communities.

As a family company, we fell in love not just with the breathtaking landscape and the untamed wildlife but also with the locals. Ololosokwan is a nearby Maasai Boma village, where approximately 70-75% of our team members reside. We are honored to call their community TAASA family, all 6,000+ of them.

Because the Maasai are a huge part of who we are, their culture is carefully woven into the very fabric of our company and is reflected in both our name and our logo.

How We Embody Our Mission Statement

A BRIGHTER FUTURE

TAASA Lodge is committed to positively impacting the local community by empowering the Ololosokwan and the surrounding region. 

TAASA strategically partners with organizations that align with our mission to support the local communities and its members. Whether hosting groups at our lodge, participating in community builds, implementing sustainable water practices throughout our property, procuring local products whose proceeds go back to the community and working with NGOs on opportunities to empower students, women and Tanzanians for many generations to come.

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime at our boutique LODGE in Tanzania.

You'll be blown away by the heartwarming stories of satisfied guests who've been changed by their experience at TAASA - just read their genuine testimonials!

"The food was fantastic, the staff were the nicest people and incredible to be around."

- Nick F

"The guides and drivers made it their personal mission to show as much as we could possibly see and did with humor and enthusiasm."

- Ravi D

"From the moment we arrived at Taasa Lodge and were greeted by the amazing staff singing us a welcome, our experience was top notch."

- Elisa L

"The guides and drivers made it their personal mission to show as much as we could possibly see and did with humor and enthusiasm."

- Ravi D

"The food was fantastic, the staff were the nicest people and incredible to be around."

- Nick F

"From the moment we arrived at Taasa Lodge and were greeted by the amazing staff singing us a welcome, our experience was top notch."

- Elisa L