The Ultimate Nature Retreat
Every room at Njia Panda Tented Lodge has been designed to bring you closer to the natural world — canvas walls that carry the sounds of the forest, handcrafted furniture made by local artisans, and textiles woven in the tradition of the Karatu highlands. From an intimate single room to a spacious family house, each option offers the same warmth, the same care, and the same connection to the land that defines a stay at Njia Panda.
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Thoughtfully designed for the solo traveller who values simplicity and stillness. The Single Room offers a comfortable single bed, warm African-print textiles, an en-suite bathroom, and a private veranda that opens directly onto the lodge garden. Small in footprint, generous in spirit.
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A serene retreat crafted for couples. The Double Room features a king-size bed draped in crisp white linen and hand-stitched African-print throws, an en-suite bathroom with a rain shower, and a shaded veranda where you can listen to the forest wake each morning with your coffee in hand.
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Ideal for friends, colleagues, or safari companions who want their own space without sacrificing the shared experience of lodge life. Two comfortable single beds, a shared en-suite bathroom, and a private veranda make the Twin Room a flexible and welcoming choice for any pair of travellers.
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Three beds, one roof, and enough space for a small group to rest and recharge after a day in the crater. The Triple Room is popular with small families, guides travelling with clients, or groups of friends who prefer to stay together. All three beds are full-size, and the en-suite bathroom is generously proportioned.
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The most immersive stay at Njia Panda — canvas walls, a timber frame, and a thatched roof that lets the sounds of the African night drift in around you. The Family Tent sleeps up to four with a king bed for the parents and two single camp beds for the children, plus an outdoor shower area and a wide veranda looking into the forest.
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The ultimate in space and privacy at Njia Panda. The Family House is a standalone stone-and-timber structure with its own living room, two separate bedrooms (one double, one twin), a full bathroom, and a private garden terrace. It sits slightly apart from the main lodge, offering a level of seclusion that feels more like having your own home in the forest than staying in a lodge room.
"Every detail of our tent felt considered — the light, the fabrics, the sounds. We slept better in Karatu than we have anywhere in years." — A Guest, Njia Panda Tented Lodge

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