Tarangire & Manyara · Forest Bandas

Lake Manyara Escarpment Bandas

Tier 1 · Classic Expedition

Best for:Spectacular VistasEco-Conscious TravellersBirdwatchers
Estimated Nightly Rate
fromUSD360per night

Based on 2 sharing. Included in full board on all our featured routes.

Four-poster suite bed at Kirurumu Manyara Lodge with sheer curtains and a distant view of Lake Manyara

Field Camp Description

Constructed from natural volcanic rock, local timber, and thatch, these eco-bandas cling to the face of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Looking down upon the silvery alkaline waters of Lake Manyara and its surrounding acacia forest, the view spans forty miles across the African continent. Troops of vervet monkeys and silvery-cheeked hornbills visit the surrounding fig trees. With minimal artificial light, guests sleep with cooling canyon breezes rustling through open screens while thousands of flamingos settle below.

Camp Amenities & Services

Natural stone and thatch bandas with private cliffside decks
Ensuite bathrooms with natural stone gravity showers
Infinity plunge pool hanging over the Rift Valley edge
Cliffside dining deck serving fresh local Tanzanian cuisine
Guided escarpment nature walks and birding tours
Solar-heated water and low-impact ambient lighting
Cozy bar with telescope for crater and lake viewing
Quiet, unplugged atmosphere free of loud generators

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Routes Featuring Lake Manyara Escarpment Bandas

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A safari vehicle stopped near a giraffe in green bush
10 Days / 9 NightsSlow & ImmersiveModerate

The Grand Northern Loop

Ten unhurried days exploring every wild corner of the Northern Circuit, from Tarangire to the far northern Mara riverbanks.

Route:TarangireLake ManyaraNgorongoroCentral SerengetiNorthern Serengeti (Kogatende)
fromUSD5,490per person
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Elephants crossing the Tarangire riverbed
5 Days / 4 NightsBalancedGentle

Northern Circuit in Five

Five honest, well-paced days across Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara without the exhausting rush.

Route:TarangireLake ManyaraNgorongoro Crater
fromUSD2,380per person
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