E UNOTO RETREAT

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): not rated yet.

LOCATION: Located in a secluded and natural spot outside Lake Manyara National Park, E Unoto Retreat is centrally located to all the famous and well-known northern national parks.

Proximity of Tanzania National Parks and Reserves from E Unoto Retreat: Lake Manyara National Park 8.5 miles/14 kilometers ; Tarangire National Park 44 miles/71 kilometers ; Lake Natron 74 miles/120 kilometers ; Ngorongoro Crater 48 miles/79 kilometers ; Arusha National Park 99 miles/163 kilometers ;Mount Kilimanjaro 128 miles/207 kilometers ; Serengeti National Park 184 miles/297 kilometers

DESCRIPTION: The setting for E Unoto Retreat is straight out of a "Hemingway" novel, nestled against the Great Rift Escarpment. This luxurious lodge has a unique "Tanzanian Maasai Boma" configuration.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 25 spacious bungalows

ROOM DÉCOR: Featuring an internal diameter -28 feet/9.24m. Four of the bungalows are honeymoon suites and four are specially designed to accommodate handicapped guests. Overlooking Lake Miwaleni, the external surface of the rooms have a Maasai boma appearance, with a unique, exquisite, internal decorative Maasai theme.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
Bird watching and Stargazing
Maasai guides are able to provide guests with hikes for true nature experiences in this secluded area of Tanzania. This is a haven for bird watchers with more than 350 species of birds native to the area. The lodge has telescopes and binoculars for viewing birds and animals around the lodge and in the distant. Cultural presentations are provided at the lodge for the guests to enjoy and even participate in if they choose.

Mountain Bicycling, Nature walks, Cultural/Tribal village visits
A stay at E Unoto Retreat is not only a holiday visit but also an adventure and experience of its own kind. Apart from the luxurious bungalows, beautiful swimming pool and great services from the well-trained Maasai staff, we offer great outdoor recreational activities. These can be quite educational, informative and entertaining.

NOTE: When going for any of the following activities, it is advisable to bring cameras, binoculars, bug repellant, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and any personal items you may need.

Guided Nature walk to the water falls - 2½ to 3 hours, moderate exertion.
This trek is a natural trail where you will have a chance to see the indigenous plant species and learn how important they are to the Maasai in regards to their uses of roots, barks, leaves and fruits.
Fishing

Activities available outside of the Lodge:
Other activities that can be arranged through E Unoto Retreat at additional costs:
• Canoeing
• Golf
• Game Drives
• Scenic flights
• Hot Air Balloon Safaris
• Horseback Riding
Canoeing
We can also arrange for you and your companions to go canoeing in Lake Manyara.

Golf
Golfing is only one and a half hours away from the E Unoto Retreat located in Arusha. You can go for a leisure game or E Unoto can appoint you with some of the country’s leading professionals for a challenge.

Game Drives
While at E Unoto Retreat you can use the lodge as your base to easily get to most of the country’s Northern Circuit National Parks. Rest assured that you will be returning to your comfortable “home away from home” when you return.

Scenic Flights
If you want to see the beautiful Tanzania countryside, E Unoto Retreat can arrange for you and your group to see it from the open sky. Take a flight from one destination to another, or make flying the focus of your adventure.

Horseback Riding
See the natural environment close up and at your own pace. Whether it is a day trip or a week excursion, E Unoto Retreat can arrange for your own horse through our neighboring, Farasi Safaris as part of your safari. On this guided expedition, you can explore the Rift Valley, Rift Escarpment, Maasai plains or the unique Maasai Bomas. You can even go shopping in the little town of Mto wa Mbu by horseback. Farasi Safaris horses can accommodate riders of any age and skill level.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
Conference Center may be booked for meetings, weddings, celebrations, trainings, workshops, etc. It is equipped with modern tools and can house up to 50 guests for most events.

KIRURUMU TENTED CAMP

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 04****

LOCATION: At Lake Manyara, approximately 74 miles (2.5 hours) from Arusha, 3 miles from Lake Manyara airstrip which connects easily scheduled flights, 6 miles from the gate to Lake Manyara National Park, 40 miles (1.7 hours) from Tarangire NP and 35 miles (1.5 hours) from the edge of Ngorongoro Crater.

DESCRIPTION: This is a permanent tented camp, built on the Gregorian Escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Set in this stunning location, it overlooks a spectacular panorama across Lake Manyara to Mount Losimongori and miles of seemingly untouched Africa. Kirurumu Tented Lodge is extremely unobtrusive, rustic and has been designed to compliment the Eco-system. The main building and a few of the accommodation tents have a fantastic view of the valley below. Impact on the Lodge’s surroundings has been absolutely minimal, all utility lines are carefully placed underground and hot water is created by solar panels.

NUMBER OF ROOMS:
The lodge has a total of 20 tented rooms (of which 2 are for honeymooners).

Room Décor: The tented rooms are very basic and well spaced from the others. The lower number tents have views facing out onto the valley, whilst the rest face the gardens. Each tent has a wooden veranda, with armchairs and table, which is fantastic to sit on and view the sunset. Each tent is protected from the direct sun by a thatched roof. The tent bases are made from local volcanic stone and the roofs are thatched, blending into the environment.
Room amenities: The tents are fully furnished and comfortable with twin or double beds, interior furnishing, e.g.: desk, chair, luggage rack etc, en suite facilities (flush toilet, shower, wash-hand basin). The tents are insect-proof but have NO mosquito nets.

Special feature: Fantastic view of the escarpment below.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
Thatched dining room offering a wonderful view. The service is attentive and the large bar has a friendly atmosphere and a great view over the lake and valley.

GENERAL FACILITIES:
? Curio Shop
? Telephone facilities at reception
? Radio communication equipment
? Mains electricity
? Hot water is created by solar panels and all tubing and pipes have been carefully laid underground not to disturb the environment.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
? Ethno-botanical walks with knowledgeable and informative local Maasai
? Mountain Biking.
? Canoeing
? Local cultural tours
? Game viewing drives

CLIMATE: Tropical conditions with the plateau being relatively hot during the day and cool at night. During the months of June and September, it is much cooler. However, from March to May there is a series of “Long Rains”, and the “Short Rains” are experienced during October and December. The hottest months are between October and February.

LAKE MANYARA HOTEL

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 04****

LOCATION: At Lake Manyara, approximately 130 km (2 hours) by road from Arusha130 kms
(80 kms of tarmac road and 50kms of dust track) or less than 30 minutes by air to the Manyara airstrip located just 5 minutes from the hotel and served by scheduled flights.

DESCRIPTION: On the escarpment overlooking Lake Manyara National Park, set against the sides of the Rift Valley, which here forms a spectacular escarpment sloping some 300 meters. The park contains a very dense equatorial forest and a remarkable concentration of wildlife. They say that the lions here are perched on trees, while countless colonies of pink flamingos, pelicans and thousands of other lake-dwelling birds flap and splash amid hippos. Built 1,400 meters above sea level on the western escarpment of the huge Rift Valley, Lake Manyara Hotel overlooks the glassy lake of the Manyara National Park.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 100 rooms in a two-storey building.

Room décor: All the rooms have an outstanding view over the Rift Valley and Lake Manyara.

Room amenities: En-suite facilities.

Special feature: Panoramic view of Lake Manyara and the Valley below.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
A restaurant with a capacity of 200 located of the same level as the lobby
A bar on the ground floor,
A Garden lounge with a capacity of 70 indoors and an open terrace.
All have panoramic views of Lake Manyara.

GENERAL FACILITIES:
A superb terrace
Gift Shop
Electricity 220 Volts

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
Swimming pool
Projection of video films on the life of wild animals very evening, Traditional dance shows every Friday and Sunday evenings,
Outdoor chess,
Game boards,
Walking safaris every day
Game viewing drives
Canoeing at Lake Manyara by an independent operator

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Available for a capacity of 150. Own equipment.

CLIMATE: Tropical conditions with the plateau being relatively hot during the day and cool at night. During the months of June and September, it is much cooler. However, from March to May there is a series of “Long Rains”, and the “Short Rains” are experienced during October and December. The hottest months are between October and February.

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