The Leakey's dedicated their lives into solving the mysteries of evolution and confirmed the great antiquity marked in East Africa. Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa covering 937,000 Sq Km. Other unique features include Lake Tanganyika which is the deepest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria the largest African Lake and the incomparable Ngorongoro Crater. Tanzania has 800 Km of coast line bordering the Indian Ocean and the exotic spicy Islands of Zanzibar forty Km off shore from Dar es Salaam. Main areas enjoy magnificent views into the crater through double storey windows where guests can enjoy the friendly hospitality for which Sopa Lodges are renowned.
Open fireplaces are features of the bar, lounge and dining room.
Satellite TV and video is available. There is a bracing, 'high altitudeswimming pool and gift shop. Agriculture is the predominant sector of the Tanzanian economy. Sisal and tea are grown on large estates. Farmers have also been encouraged to produce essential food crops, especially cassava and maize.