Tanzania Hotels

::  KIRURUMU TENTED CAMP

 

 

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 03***

 

 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 & 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.