SOPA LODGE GETS FIVE STAR RANKING

 Tarangire Sopa Lodge   has been awarded   a five star hotel class after meeting   criteria set by the East African Community in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources and tourism.

Tarangire Sopa Lodge hotel manager, Dedan Ogelo holding a five star trophy. Next to him is a sopa lodge group operations manager, Kennedy Ayoti and Human resource Manager, one Elisaria Makivao in a group picture with staffs after receiving the certificate of recognition from ministry of natural resources and tourism.

Based in Tarangire National Park, the lodge is described by visitors from all over the world as an elegant ultra modern luxury facility in the area.

Presenting the award to the management and staff of the lodge over the weekend Group Manager of Operations of Sopa Lodges, Kennedy Ayoti praised the workers for their job well done.

 “I acknowledge and appreciate your commitment, hard working and high motivation spirit. These, among others, are behind our lodge to achieve a high ranking. Be proud of yourselves” Ayoti remarked.

He said the hotel classification exercise had tough procedures, which involved serious scrutiny in all areas including service, environment, human resource development and skills.

“I urge the management and workers to work even harder to maintain this achievement, experts will be visiting here to evaluate our progress” Ayoti noted.

In his remarks, Tarangire Sopa Lodge Manager,Dedan Ogelo said his lodge offers tailor made services and amenities to make  Tarangire national Park  the most special place to experience.

“We believe in giving the best for our visitors when they get here they are welcomed by architectural charm and unparalleled service. The guests are entitled to enjoy luxurious services” said Ogelo.

In receiving the award, staff showed their joy of achievements, vowing to double efforts and commitment in order to sustain the achievement.

Ritha Mollel a worker told the visiting journalists that they are confident and well prepared to take the only five-star lodge to the next level.

“We appreciate Sopa lodge Management for its policy where we staffs are regularly receiving training's as part of carrier advancement. I am sure without this we wouldn't achieved the best in serving our customers” she said.

Mollel said the strategy has contributed a lot in terms of maintaining standards of all hotel facilities and services throughout.

It takes 40 minutes’ drive from the main gate of Tarangire National park to sopa lodge, with capacity to host 150 occupants at a time in 75 spacious rooms.

Sopa Lodge has also a conference hall with capacity of accommodating between 70-100 occupants at once.