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Manyara Ranch, Lake Manyara | Timbuktu Travel
Lake Manyara

Manyara Ranch

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About Manyara Ranch

A stylish, tented safari camp on a working game ranch in northern Tanzania.
Manyara Ranch is located in a protected wildlife corridor, linking the Ngorongoro and Manyara wilderness areas to Tarangire, in the northern region of Tanzania. This former cattle ranch partnered with the African Wildlife Foundation many years ago to conserve the region through responsible tourism; and it now offers a classic East African tented safari experience with a number of activities on the property. With a stunning backdrop of the Rift Valley Escarpment, Manyara's drawcard is that it also provides the opportunity to explore the wildlife-rich national parks such as Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater nearby, all from one homely base.
Lake Manyara , Tanzania
From $990 per person/per night
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8 Rooms
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The property

A large dining tent with a small, well-stocked bar is the camp's focal point, where guests gather for drinks, meals, and chats. In good weather, breakfast and lunch is served under the acacia trees overlooking the waterhole (keep a lookout for animals coming down to drink!) Picnics can also be arranged if you’re staying out all day. Sundowners and dinners are served under the stars next to an open fire - a typical African experience that you won't forget.

The rooms

Manyara Ranch has eight classic, East African-style safari tents, six of which are doubles, and two interlinking tents intended for families. The interiors are roomy and comfortable, with huge beds, luxurious linen, ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, a glorious rain-head shower, and proper flush toilet. Solid hand-crafted furniture and décor in warm bush tones give the interiors a pleasing natural feel. Each tent has a private wooden deck overlooking the waterhole in front of the camp.

Activities

Day and night drives, guided bush walks, and horse safaris take place on the ranch, while longer all-day game drives to the surrounding national parks allow for more abundant game-viewing. You’ll also have the chance to spend time at the secluded viewing hides near permanent waterholes, or tuck yourself away for a night at a fly-camp in the bush if you’re feeling adventurous. The local villages welcome visitors from the ranch, giving a cultural twist to this safari experience.
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How to book Manyara Ranch

How do I book Manyara Ranch?

Manyara Ranch can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Tanzania trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Tanzania trips featuring Manyara Ranch or get advice and suggestions from one of our Tanzania specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Manyara Ranch?

Stays at Manyara Ranch start from around $990 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Compact and pretty, come to Manyara for a safari in a microcosm and excellent birding too.