Fodor's Expert Review Isoitok Camp Manyara

Lake Manyara National Park, Manyara, Tanzania Fodor's Choice

In the morning when the Maasai head out of their bomas along the Losimingorti mountain range, you'll hear the gentle clanking of their cattle's bells from your accommodations at this very authentic camp. After a day's safari, your nights are spent around a fire with the sounds of the Esilalei community around you. Then you retire to your breezy, well-appointed tent in supreme comfort. A good base to explore Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and the Ngorongoro Crater, Isoitok has a special partnership with the local community and when you're here you feel like you're a part of the community making this more than just your conventional safari camp stay. 

Hike up one of the hills at the back of the camp, especially at sunset to watch the Maasai herd their cattle home over the steppe.

PROS

  • staff are wonderful and food is plentiful and excellent
  • well-positioned camp with beautiful views towards the Rift Valley
  • great community and ecologically sensitive camp policy

CONS

  • rustic tents positioned at the back of the camp have partial views
  • keep the tent zipped to avoid evening mosquitoes
  • an ever-so-slightly-bumpy ride from the main road

QUICK FACTS

Resort
Family
$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 255-739-503--700

HOTEL DETAILS

8 tents
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive

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