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Honoured as a Highly Rated Accommodation as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site
UDZUNGWA NP, MOROGORO – 17 October 2012 – Hondo
Hondo Udzungwa Forest Lodge today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award.
This accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
This accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence,
businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible
five, as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the
volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
“Hondo Hondo (Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp) is
pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Hannah Wood,
Owner of Hondo Hondo. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience,
and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive
traveller reviews on TripAdvisor.”
“TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional businesses for consistent
excellence, as reviewed by travellers on the site,” said Christine Petersen,
president of TripAdvisor for Business.
“The Certificate of Excellence award gives highly rated establishments around the world the recognition they deserve. From exceptional accommodations in Beijing to remarkable restaurants in Boston, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travellers a great customer experience.”
“The Certificate of Excellence award gives highly rated establishments around the world the recognition they deserve. From exceptional accommodations in Beijing to remarkable restaurants in Boston, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travellers a great customer experience.”
About Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp
Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Lodge borders the
Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a unique destination on Tanzania's southern
circuit. The camp is known locally as Hondo Hondo meaning "hornbill"
in Swahili, due to the amazing number of these remarkable birds that can be
seen daily from the camp.
The lodge provides a high standard of accommodation across all budgets and offers great access to one of Tanzania's most remarkable parks, wildlife and landscape. An amazing example of a true 'eco-lodge' operating with very thorough international responsible tourism standards.
Built by a local workforce and providing employment throughout both the construction and operational phases, the ultimate goal is to increase international awareness of the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, bringing in more visitors to appreciate the remarkable diversity of wildlife here and to contribute to the improvement of local community livelihoods.
The lodge provides a high standard of accommodation across all budgets and offers great access to one of Tanzania's most remarkable parks, wildlife and landscape. An amazing example of a true 'eco-lodge' operating with very thorough international responsible tourism standards.
Built by a local workforce and providing employment throughout both the construction and operational phases, the ultimate goal is to increase international awareness of the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, bringing in more visitors to appreciate the remarkable diversity of wildlife here and to contribute to the improvement of local community livelihoods.
A
variety of accommodation is available. Six ensuite tented rooms are nestled in
the forest edge or offering views up into the canopy, each with solar heated
rain showers. The lodge also offers five authentic thatched huts with simple
but comfy furnishings. There is a pretty campsite with western toilets and
solar hot-water rain showers. Camping equipment is available for hire and
expeditions into the park can also be arranged.
A
variety of activities are on offer, including hiking in the National Park,
mountain bike hire, canoeing and local community/educational visits. Specialist
guiding (eg. for bird-watchers) can be arranged in advance.
Hondo Hondo's extensive green grounds are on the border of the pristine rainforest and offer excellent views of the forest canopy. The forest is home to numerous primate species, including the endemic Udzungwa Red Colobus, Sanje Crested Mangebey, and the Black and White Colobus, which can usually be seen from the bar. At night it is possible to hear the calls of the lesser and greater bushbabies.
Hondo Hondo's extensive green grounds are on the border of the pristine rainforest and offer excellent views of the forest canopy. The forest is home to numerous primate species, including the endemic Udzungwa Red Colobus, Sanje Crested Mangebey, and the Black and White Colobus, which can usually be seen from the bar. At night it is possible to hear the calls of the lesser and greater bushbabies.
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