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| Mrs Catellin le Du (L) and Mr Lebouteux (R) |
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Olduvai Camp in the picturesque Ngorongoro conservation Area Authority has
scooped the most prestigious global best lodge award in 2012.
The
Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Club owned Olduvai camp was voted by more than 450
industry professionals from around the world during the influential magazine of
Hotel & Lodge’s annual award fete in French capital of Paris in January 11,
2012 at the Park Hyatt-Vendôme.
The world’s annual award event serves to
acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence of hotels and lodges across the
globe.
A
statement issued by the magazine says that a total of 60 lodges were selected
by the independent jury of journalists, photographers and designers, across the
world to compete, but at the end, only three properties made the final cut.
“Competition
was particularly fierce but Olduvai Camp of Tanzania rated first, Molori Safari Lodge, South Africa -second-
and The Ranch at Rock Creek, USA -third -, beating 57 other beautiful
properties all over the World” reads the statement.
According
to Chief Editor Mrs Anne-Marie Catellin le Du, Olduvai Camp’s latest face-lift
was of course played a crucial role in the competition, but, above all, it was
the unique spirit and atmosphere of Olduvai that made the difference, pushing
it up the list.
“This
is a true recognition of the passion and commitment of the Olduvai Camp owner,
Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Club, and a much appreciated reflection of their long
dedication to Tanzania” Mrs Anne-Marie said in a statement.
Receiving
the award, MKSC Director, Mr. Denis Lebouteux said: “We are very proud and
happy to have been chosen for this prestigious prize. I would like to thank the
journalists and the photographers who came and made a superb job”.
Mr
Denis also said he was grateful to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which
offered them this unique site, and all of MKSC staff, camp team and all those
who worked very hard in Arusha to make Olduvai Camp to be the world’s best
lodge.
“It
is their dedication and loyalty that has contributed to where we are today” he
said in a statement.
An
incredible harmony of shapes and colors, the Olduvai Camp stands out as a
remarkable adventure in hospitality.
Set
in an ideal landscape for history and art lovers, photo maniacs and walkers the
Olduvai Camp’s exterior is sleek with a unique combination of an
"industrial" and a natural look.
The
stylish interior, however, is in direct contrast - offering a warm, inviting
and comfortable feel.
Source: tzexchange.blogspot.com
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