Located in a pristine wildlife corridor between Lake Manyara and Tarangire, Maramboi resides on a 25,000-acre private game concession. The lodge is just to the southeast of the shore of Lake Manyara and a few miles (15 minute drive) northwest of the Tarangire Park Gate. The property consists of twenty spacious tents on large, elevated wooden decks. Each of the large private tents has en suite facilities, well appointed with classy wash basins, a flushing toilet, and a hot shower.
View Tarangire Map Nearby Attractions Seasonal Highlights Nearby LodgesGet ready for an authentic safari experience under traditional canvas. Anticipate excellent wildlife viewing and unique safari experiences. Expect the thrill of genuine African ambience in a pristine natural setting. You can find all this and more at Maramboi Tented Lodge. Maramboi Tented Lodge is an excellent lodging choice for you discerning travelers out there who want the intimate experience of a small tented venue. Maramboi's remote location is all part of it's charm, but be aware that getting there on the long bumpy road is all part of the adventure! This tented camp evokes the reminiscent grandeur of the traditional safari camps of the past, when comfort was defined by campfire ambience rather than modern convenience.
Maramboi Tented Lodge is located in a pristine wildlife corridor between Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. The lodge resides on a 25,000-acre private game concession just to the southeast of the shore of Lake Manyara and a few miles (15 minute drive) northwest of the Tarangire Park Gate. The camp is heavily involved in conservation and Maasai community development including anti poaching and construction of schools and medical clinics.
Due to the Lodge's unique location on the outside fringe of park's boundary, many activities are offered here that are not available at properties inside the park gate. You may partake in a walking safari or a cultural tour of a Maasai village. Walking safaris guided by an armed ranger may be conducted in the late afternoon. This special 1-hour walking safari leads you to the shores of Lake Manyara. These extra activities combined with traditional game drives will certainly provide for a well-rounded experience.
Maramboi Tented Lodge consists of thirty eight (38) spacious tents on large, elevated wooden decks. Each of the large private tents has sewn-in floors and plumbed en suite bathroom facilities, well appointed with classy wash basins, a flushing toilet, and a hot shower. A writing desk, safari chairs, and a comfortable bed draped in marvelous gauze furnish the warm canvas interior. The tents have been raised on platforms of indigenous timber, and each has a charming wooden veranda to facilitate striking views. Watch the sunset's last glimmer cast a rosy blush with your favorite beverage in hand. After dinner, gaze up at the violet sky as more stars join the shining celebration. Inhale the tropical earthy aroma of the surrounding woodlands. This is Africa in its purest form.
An impressive landscape from the Rift Valley gives the visitor an amazing natural welcome to an area extraordinarily rich in wildlife. The camp offers stunning views of the Manyara National Park, Rift Valley, Ngorongoro highlands and on clear days even Oldonyo Lengai a sacred mountain to the Maasai. In the green season, the Manyara and Tarangire Pans fill with water which attracts huge flocks of Flamingos and other wading birds. Activities include tradtional game drives, guided walking safaris, bird watching on the shores Lake Manyara and cultural interactions with the Datoga and Maasai, whose bomas populate the adjacent land.
Recommended Month to Visit
Month | Season | Recommended | Weather | Wildlife Sightings |
Jan | Green Season | YES | 60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors |
Feb | Green Season | YES | 60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors |
Mar | Green Season | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors |
Apr | Green Season | NO | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
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May | Northward Migration | NO | 56 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
- - - - - |
Jun | Beginning of Dry Season | YES | 56 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors |
Jul | Dry Season | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny |
Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors |
Aug | Dry Season | YES | 55 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Elephant, Wildebeest Migration, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors |
Sep | Dry Season | YES | 55 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors |
Oct | Dry Season | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny |
Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors |
Nov | Southward Migration | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Elephant, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors |
Dec | Beginning of Green Season | YES | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors |
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31244 Palos Verdes Dr. West, Suite 239
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Hours: Daily 8AM - 8PM PST
P.O. Box 2189
Arusha, Tanzania
+255 752 225 554
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