Tanzania - 8-day Northern Tanzania Slow Safari (June - October) - Private fly-in

Aligned with soaring flamingos, Mandhari Lodge is situated high on the Manyara Escarpment which forms part of the Great Rift Valley, and offers breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset. Swaddled in the colours of the earth, the lodge offers a unique medley of accommodation options; nine dramatic, glass-fronted standard suites, one honeymoon nest suite. All suites and villa have an unobstructed view across the dreamy landscape below. With 100% locally sourced materials, the lodge has been built with a passion for it’s environment and a respect for its beloved history. The large, core gathering area of reception, dining, lounge, bar and swimming pool is largely an open, eucalypt platform filled with hand-crafted furnishings and woven delights. Guests can use the lodge to delve into the hearts of Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater – or simply remain in the grasp of its surroundings with an extensive range of cultural delights to absorb; traditional spa treatments, highlands hiking, Tinga Tinga painting lessons, Swahili cooking lessons, African drumming, customary dancing, the ancient art of yoga and more. Welcome to soulful Tanzania.

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Lounge Area Credit: Stevie Mann There are no walls in the main building of the lodge to feel height of the area

Guest Chalet Credit: Stevie Mann Fully glass fronted suites

Guest Chalet Credit: Stevie Mann Glass-fronted rooms for feeling of soaring with the flamingoes

Bathrooms Credit: Stevie Mann Polished concrete throughout

Breakfast Credit: Stevie Mann Breakfast set up on the pool deck

Bar & Lounge Credit: Stevie Mann Nightly camp fire to relax with the view

Twilight Dinner Credit: Stevie Mann The magical set up of sundowners by the camp fire

Main Area Double & Twin Family Room

Dining, Bar and lounge area

Explore some of the room configurations at Mandhari Lodge

Two bedroom, one bathroom family room layout

Guest Chalet - Double or Twin Guest Chalet - Family Suite Guest Chalet - Acacia Double Suite Tour Leader Room

Each guest chalet is full glassed in the front to take advantage of the incredible views - perched atop the Rift Valley Wall with view from Lake Natron and all the way through to Lake Manyara. This land is ancient, set amonst acacia trees and Iraqw farms. Each chalet is ensuited in polished concrete with private lounge for relaxing after a long day of safari - and warm bedroom to spend the night where flamingos soar

Family suites consist of two double bedrooms with shared lounge and bathrooms

This is a guest chalet but set back from the Rift Valley view, but instead has acacia forest and garden views.

Simple chalet with no view, set in the back row of the chalets

Property Facilities

Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, TV Room, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service, Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Cooking Courses, High Tea, Massages, Practice Green, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Big 5, Bird Watching, Canoeing, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cycling, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Historical Tours, Mountain Biking, Natural History Tours, Quad Biking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours

Dinner Under The Stars Bird Walk

Dinner can be served beside the pool and under the stars

The area is alive with both resident and migratory birds - from larger water birds or smaller bee- and seed-easters.

Dining Area

Our open dining and kitchen area is located under a huge traditionally thatched roof. The dining area has a raised wooden platform for special dinners, a view across to the swimming pool and also the Lake Manyara view from the rift Valley escarpment

Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp is moved and constructed each year to follow the migration herds and to maximise the experience of staying in the heart of wildlife action. From the southern plains of Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation area to the rolling landscapes of northern Serengeti. The number of tents varies and never exceeds 12, so a maximum of 24 guests at any given time.

This is the ultimate and original tented camp experience with ensuite bathrooms, bucket showers, comfortable bedding, beautiful linens and a dining and lounge tent for relaxing and escaping the heat of the day or inclement weather. Food here is a highlight, home cooked style delights always too much to consume! Service is friendly and personal as its owner run with a team of outstanding local staff to ensure your every need is catered for.

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Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp

We offer double (a honeymoon option), twin, single, triple and family (quad) tents and each bed is fully netted for custom made protection from mosquitoes and insects. The beds are fitted with imported cotton sheets, double pillows, duvets and bed runners for your comfort. The tents have netted windows down each side of the tent which you can fully open only the canvas remaining at all times with the mosquito netting stitched strongly into the actual tent. Then comes the bathroom area, which can be accessed directly from the bedroom with a separate doorway. Once inside, there is a bathroom stand with a ceramic wash basin with running water via stylish taps, a mirror, a supply of natural based bathroom products, and linen to suit the number of people expected to occupy the tent.

This area also displays a woven grass mat and cloths rack. Within this area, there are additional toilet and shower areas for privacy. Inside the toilet area is a ceramic flushing toilet, encased in a wooden frame for stability. Inside the shower area, is stand for washing behind a shower curtain and under a 20 litre PVC bucket erected on a pulley system as required. From the entrance to the bedroom and onto the bathroom, each tent is fitted with an extensive solar lighting system for your convenience.

Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp

Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp follows the Great Wildebeest migration, as well as other wildlife from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti National Park. By being mobile, the camps are able to offer the best wildlife viewing. There are 12 tents that are 12m by 4m, each with a cooling feature of shade-clothing over the tent.

Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp moves between two locations through the year, except for April and May. From December to March, the camp is in Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and can be reached by road or Ndutu Airstrip. From June to October the camp is in northern Serengeti near Kogatende (Kitchwa Tembo) and can be reached by road or Kogatende Airstrip.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Room Service, Room Service (24 hours)

Activities on Site

Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Hiking, Hot Air Ballooning, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp Additional Activities

For game packages - wildlife viewing and bird watching game drives are offered twice per day. Experienced guides encourage guests to see and experience the Serengeti through their eyes, sharing a world of small and large wonders that only they truly know and understand.

Balloon safaris are a romantic and evocative way of experiencing the wilderness of East Africa, as you silently fly over the plains teeming with herds of wildlife in the early morning. Typically, a balloon safari begins around 6am and lasts for around 1-2 hours. Balloon safaris (additional cost) in the Serengeti take off from designated sites in the nearby Ndutu or Kogatende areas depending on camp location. The safari is followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush, a fitting end to a memorable flight in the wild.

Explore the intriguing wilderness on foot with an armed walking guide; follow the tracks, smell the herds on the breeze and hear the crunch of fauna underfoot.Ideally these are at dawn and dusk, before and after the heat and stillness which prevails around the middle of the day when the animals (and most people) take a rest. Our bush guides have a wealth of insightful experience and they will fascinate you with bush-wise facts, wildlife know-how, local customs and incredible stories of life in the wilderness.

Enjoy a camp meal outside under the infinite African night skies - a beautiful way to experience the bush.

Dining Area

The dining area at Nasikia Mobile Migration Camp offers a comfortable way to enjoy camp meals with a fully netted tent, recycled and locally designed furniture. Take advantage of a la carte or buffet menu, along with fully stocked bar to select drinks (additional charges) for a sundowner by the camp fire.