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Escarpment Luxury Lodge

A stylish boutique lodge perched high on the rim of the Great Rift Valley, with private decks overlooking Lake Manyara and a forested river gorge.

Airport
Kilimanjaro International
Location
Mto wa Mbu, Rift escarpment
Wildlife area
Lake Manyara NP (20–30 min)
Best time to visit
All year round

Overview

Escarpment Luxury Lodge is a scenically positioned boutique lodge set on the edge of a forested river gorge high above Lake Manyara National Park.

The lodge offers a unique blend of contemporary style and authentic African craftsmanship, providing a relaxing escape with one of the most dramatic views in northern Tanzania.

With just sixteen open-plan chalets, a swimming pool overlooking the lake and abundant birdlife filling the trees around each private deck, it is ideal for travellers seeking tranquility alongside easy access to the park.

Things to do

Activities at Escarpment Luxury Lodge

01

Game drives

Explore Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos.

02

Guided nature walks

A complimentary guided walk to the Rift Valley, with birdwatching among the rich escarpment vegetation.

03

Canoeing & sundowners

Canoe safaris on Lake Manyara when water levels allow, and sundowners at the lake viewpoint.

Stay

Rooms at Escarpment Luxury Lodge

Luxury Chalets

Sixteen spacious open-plan chalets of approximately 64 m², reflecting local craftsmanship with hardwood floors, handcrafted artifacts and leather-buttoned sofas. Each chalet features a private deck with direct views over Lake Manyara or the forest, a Victorian deep-soaking bathtub, his-and-hers basins and both indoor and outdoor showers, making them ideal for couples seeking a private luxury retreat above the park.

  • Private deck
  • Lake Manyara views
  • Couples & families
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Facilities

Room types

  • Luxury Chalets

Amenities

  • Swimming pool (lake view)
  • Spa
  • Restaurant & bar
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gift shop
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour front desk

Location

Escarpment Luxury Lodge on the map

Escarpment Luxury Lodge is perched high on the rim of the Great Rift Valley at Mto wa Mbu, on the edge of a forested river gorge carved into the escarpment. It sits about 20 to 30 minutes from Lake Manyara National Park's main gate, 30 minutes from Manyara Airstrip and roughly an hour and a quarter from the Ngorongoro Crater.

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