Maramboi Tented Lodge
Located in a pristine wildlife corridor between Lake Manyara and Tarangire, Maramboi offers an authentic "under canvas" experience on a private 25,000-acre concession. Enjoy walking safaris to the lakeshore and stunning views of the Rift Valley and its flamingos.
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Maramboi Tented Lodge is an intimate sanctuary that evokes the reminiscent grandeur of traditional safari camps. Situated on a vast 25,000-acre private game concession, it offers a “fantasy turned reality” for travelers who crave the thrill of the wild without sacrificing comfort. Here, the experience is defined by campfire ambiance and the “Africa in its purest form” feeling that comes from living under canvas.
Beyond the wildlife, Maramboi is a heart-centered operation. The camp is heavily involved in Maasai community development—supporting local schools and clinics—and anti-poaching efforts. It is a place where you can inhale the tropical earthy aroma of the woodlands and feel a genuine connection to the land and its people.
The Manyara-Tarangire Corridor The lodge is strategically positioned in a vital wildlife corridor between Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. It sits just southeast of the Lake Manyara shoreline and a mere 15-minute drive from the Tarangire Park Gate, making it a perfect base for exploring two distinct ecosystems.
The Tactical Advantage:
- Corridor Sightings: Because the lodge resides on a private concession between two major parks, you are perfectly placed to witness wildlife migrating through the corridor, often visible directly from your tent.
The Lake Shore Access: Its unique position allows for a 1-hour guided walking safari that leads you directly to the shores of Lake Manyara—an experience not available to those staying inside the park gates.
Rift Valley Vistas The landscape provides an amazing natural welcome, with views that stretch across the Maasai Steppe:
- Sacred Views: On clear days, guests can spot the distant, towering silhouette of Oldonyo Lengai—the “Mountain of God”—sacred to the Maasai.
- The Pink Pans: During the green season, the surrounding pans fill with water, attracting huge, shimmering flocks of flamingos and other wading birds.
- Maasai & Datoga Interactions: The adjacent lands are home to traditional bomas, offering authentic opportunities to learn about the heritage of the Maasai and Datoga people.
Tented Cottages on the Rise Maramboi consists of 38 spacious tents built upon large, elevated wooden decks, designed to facilitate striking views of the Manyara National Park and the Rift Valley.
The Guest Experience:
- Authentic Canvas: Each tent features sewn-in floors and traditional canvas walls, providing that quintessential safari “soul” while maintaining total privacy and safety.
- En-Suite Comfort: Every unit is well-appointed with classy washbasins, flushing toilets, and hot plumbed showers.
- The Safari Interior: Tents are furnished with unique writing desks, safari chairs, and comfortable beds draped in marvelous gauze.
Sundowner Decks: Each tent features a private veranda, the ideal spot to watch the sunset’s last glimmer cast a rosy blush over the landscape with a drink in hand.
Campfire Elegance Dining at Maramboi is an extension of the traditional safari experience, emphasizing fresh flavors and a communal spirit.
- The Main Lodge: A welcoming space where guests gather to dine and share stories under a high-thatched roof.
- Starlit Dinners: After a gourmet meal, head to the fire pit to gaze up at the violet sky as a “shining celebration” of stars takes over the horizon.
- Tropical Aromas: Enjoy breakfast or high tea while inhaling the scents of the surrounding woodlands and the distant lake breeze.
- Guided Walking Safaris: Led by armed rangers, these late-afternoon walks offer an intimate, ground-level look at the ecosystem.
- Swimming Pool: A stunning pool area offering a refreshing escape with views that sweep toward the Rift Valley.
- Bird Watching: One of the premier spots in the region for identifying diverse water birds and raptors.
- Conservation Impact: Your stay contributes directly to a Maasai trust fund for regional community and anti-poaching projects.
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Seasonal Highlights
| Month | Season | Weather | Wildlife Sightings | Rec. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Green Season | 60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors | Yes |
| Feb | Green Season | 60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors | Yes |
| Mar | Green Season | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors | Yes |
| Apr | Green Season | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
- - - - - | No |
| May | Northward Migration | 56 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
- - - - - | No |
| Jun | Beginning of Dry Season | 56 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors | Yes |
| Jul | Dry Season | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny |
Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors | Yes |
| Aug | Dry Season | 55 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Elephant, Wildebeest Migration, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors | Yes |
| Sep | Dry Season | 55 - 81 F Mostly sunny |
Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors | Yes |
| Oct | Dry Season | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny |
Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors | Yes |
| Nov | Southward Migration | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Elephant, Lion, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors | Yes |
| Dec | Beginning of Green Season | 60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers |
Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Raptors | Yes |
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