Escarpment Luxury Lodge (Lake Manyara) Tanzania
Location:
Nestling into the edge of the escarpment which towers over Lake Manyara in Northern Tanzania is Escarpment Luxury Lodge - the key to escaping the world
The lodge invites the incredible beauty of the African bush in – expanses of windows and doors mean that you have nature right around you as you sit in the comfort and luxury of the superbly appointed bar lounge. A spreading deck surrounding the main lodge affords you breathtaking views of the lake and the gorge upon which the lodge perches – watch pelican sweep the skies as you take sundowners, see the sun slip like a segment of orange into the hills and listen to the sounds of Africa nestle up to you as night slides in.
The lodge invites the incredible beauty of the African bush in – expanses of windows and doors mean that you have nature right around you as you sit in the comfort and luxury of the superbly appointed bar lounge.
A spreading deck surrounding the main lodge affords you breathtaking views of the lake and the gorge upon which the lodge perches – watch pelican sweep the skies as you take sundowners, see the sun slip like a segment of orange into the hills and listen to the sounds of Africa nestle up to you as night slides in.
Luxuriate in leather sofas and read or play backgammon or chess on handmade leather boards in the evenings after dinner, watch the lake wake up from the deck as you take your breakfast and appreciate the coolth and calm of high ceilings and beautiful décor designed to make you feel both at home and in a princely place.
You can take a cycle tour from the lodge to the nearby village of Mto wa Mbu where you can indulge your need to shop for local curios and artifacts and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of people inhabiting this pretty little village. Escarpment Luxury Lodge is situated only 20 minutes from the Serena Airstrip from which you can connect to Arusha Airport, various airstrips within the Serengeti and, ultimately, to KIA, our International Airport.
Evenings at Escarpment Luxury Lodge will afford you an exhilarating glimpse into local life when you dine in the outdoor Boma adjacent to the main lodge and are entertained by cultural Masaai dancing and singing provided for you by the villagers living near our lodge.
We cater for special occasions – honeymooner bush dinners, birthdays to be celebrated or merely the sheer, unadulterated beauty of being present in the unparalleled wilds of Africa. It’s all available at Escarpment Luxury Lodge – and it’s all part of your dream come true.
Accommodation:
Escarpment Luxury Lodge boast 16 excellently appointed
and private chalets offering double, singles and triples.
Each chalet has its own private deck from which you can view
the lake below you and watch wildlife as it drifts through
the lodge grounds. Abundant bird life fills the trees and
bushes which grow right up to your deck – affording you the
sense of being immediate with the natural bush of Africa
whilst luxuriating in your private chalet. Escarpment Luxury Lodge boast 16 excellently appointed
and private chalets offering double, singles and triples.
Each chalet has its own private deck from which you can
view the lake below you and watch wildlife as it drifts
through the lodge grounds. Abundant bird life fills the
trees and bushes which grow right up to your deck –
affording you the sense of being immediate with the natural
bush of Africa whilst luxuriating in your private chalet.
Wooden floors and wide windows and doors add to the
natural feel of the lodge and every effort has been made to
ensure comfort and luxury: large beds with sumptuous linen,
leather sofas in your own small lounge area, handmade and
recycled finishes in keeping with our intention to encourage
an eco-friendly environment and a large, deep bath from
which you can survey the bush and the lake.
Wake in the mornings to the gentle sound of a wooden
cow-bell, straight from the neck of a Masaai cow, take your
tea or indeed any meal on your deck and enjoy sundowners as
you watch the sun set and the gorges and hills surrounding
the area grow dark against the sunset.
Artifacts used
in Masaai culture complete the look of your chalet where you
are afforded the luxury of chandeliers and soft linens and
leather sofas as well as the ethnicity of local goods.
Each chalet boasts both an inside and outside shower –
imagine the glory of taking a shower under African stars as
you listen to the night sounds of the bush around you – or
early morning outdoor showers to the rising sun and the
sound of birds waking. Escarpment Luxury Lodge has
taken every care to provide attention to detail and to meet
your needs for comfort and luxury.
Facilities:
Luxuriate in leather sofas and read or play backgammon or chess on handmade leather boards in the evenings after dinner, watch the lake wake up from the deck as you take your breakfast and appreciate the coolth and calm of high ceilings and beautiful décor designed to make you feel both at home and in a princely place. Escarpment Luxury Lodge is situated only 20 minutes from the Serena Airstrip from which you can connect to Arusha Airport, various airstrips within the Serengeti and, ultimately, to KIA, our International Airport.
Evenings at Escarpment Luxury Lodge will afford you an exhilarating glimpse into local life when you dine in the outdoor Boma adjacent to the main lodge and are entertained by cultural Masaai dancing and singing provided for you by the villagers living near our lodge. We cater for special occasions – honeymooner bush dinners, birthdays to be celebrated or merely the sheer, unadulterated beauty of being present in the unparalleled wilds of Africa. It’s all available at Escarpment Luxury Lodge – and it’s all part of your dream come true.
Imagine taking dinner in the bush beneath a spreading Baobab tree - the lake at your feet and the stars over your head. A perfect end to a safari day – cold sundowners and aperitifs beneath the skies of Africa watching the sun set and nature settle in for the night. Pelicans will cover the skies and the sounds of the bush and her inhabitants will both thrill and lull you…come to Escarpment Luxury Lodge. Escape the world.
Activities:
The more physical of you can walk the grounds of the lodge and view the gorge upon which it is set – alternatively, walking safaris in Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park and the Serengeti can be booked. It can be arranged that you climb the Great Rift Valley Gorge or balloon across the Serengeti or enjoy morning game viewing en route to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation area via the Olduvai Archaeological site with your packed lunch.
Accommodation Rates:- Please contact us for a quote and suggested itinerary