Mandhari Lodge
A boutique lodge perched high on the Manyara Escarpment, offering sweeping views across the Great Rift Valley from Lake Natron to Lake Manyara.
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Mandhari Lodge is perched high on the Manyara Escarpment, offering sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley, from Lake Natron to the Monduli Mountains and across Lake Manyara; true to its name, 'Mandhari' means 'view' in Swahili. The lodge features six glass-fronted standard view suites, one acacia suite, two 2-bedroom family suites with shared lounge and bathroom, and one tour leader room, each designed with 100% locally sourced materials and a strong respect for the environment and history. The central gathering area is an open-eucalypt platform with handcrafted furnishings and woven accents, encompassing the reception, dining, lounge, bar, and swimming pool. Guests can explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater, or stay close and enjoy cultural experiences including traditional spa treatments, highland hikes, Swahili cooking classes, and African drumming.
Highlights
- Perched high on the Manyara Escarpment with panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley
- Glass-fronted suites built with 100% locally sourced materials
- Central open-eucalypt platform housing reception, dining, lounge, bar, and swimming pool
- Cultural experiences including Swahili cooking lessons, spa treatments, and highland hikes
- Ideal base for exploring Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park
lodge
Style
Boutique escarpment-view lodge
Camp
10
Rooms
4
Room types
Tanzania
Country
Rooms
Rooms and spaces
Subtle luxuries
Accessibility
- Potential for disabled guestsLodge may be able to accommodate disabled guests; contact required in advance.
Activity
- African drummingAfrican drumming cultural experience offered to guests.
- Highland walksWalking through the farms and villages of the crater highlands, plus tracks and signs walks.
- Lake Manyara game drivingGame drives offered in Lake Manyara National Park.
- Ngorongoro Crater game drivingGame drives offered in the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Swahili cooking lessonsSwahili cooking classes offered to guests.
Dining
- Central dining, lounge and barOpen-eucalypt platform with handcrafted furnishings and woven accents housing reception, dining, lounge, and bar.
General
- In room battery-charging facilitiesBattery-charging facilities available in each room.
- Solar & generator powerLodge is powered by a combination of solar and generator power.
- Wifi available throughoutWifi available throughout the lodge.
Leisure
- Spa treatmentsArabian-inspired spa treatments offered on-site.
- Swimming poolSwimming pool located on the central open-eucalypt platform.
