Winters Tented Camp
Winters Tented Camp is a mid-range accommodation found in Mbuyu wa Mjerumani between Tarangire National Park and Manyara National Parks, in the Tanzania region. . The lodge is in the perfect base that gives a beautiful view of the Rift Valley that Stretches across East Africa, lake Manyara, and the famous Mount Kilimanjaro and Mt. . Meru on a clear day.
One can be at the lodge by road transport from arusha town taking approximately 3-4 hours’ drive from Arusha city (the gateway destination to different parks of Tanzania), or 50 minutes to fly to the close Manyara airstrip and then a few minutes to be transferred to the camp. The lodge is convenient and affordable for tourists and travelers who want to explore the two national parks (Manyara and tarangire) with their beautiful views and Rift Valley escarpments.
Winters tented camp contains over 5 spacious and comfortable rooms overlooking the beautiful views of the wilderness and surrounding landscape, built in the African Traditional style with thatched roofs and a high level of comfort. Rooms are well elevated with raised wooden platform and furnished with private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, hot and cold showers, wrapped mosquito nets, free toiletries, complementary bottled water, slippers, wash basins, etc.
Rooms have large sitting areas and verandas that give stunning views of the Rift Valley, wilderness and surrounding areas. Rooms are well equipped with comfortable clean king- and queen-sized beds. Rooms are in different categories and sizes with single beds for individuals, double beds for sharing and triple rooms that cost $200 per night and above. during High/ peak season, the rate is slightly different depending on the season.
Winters tented camp offers more services and facilities, which include
On site – restaurant that serves delicious meal types both international and local meals to meet guests choice with vegetables from their own farm . continental breakfast , lunch and dinners served by welcoming, friendly and organized staff. You can have meals in any place of your choice, either restaurant or garden, enjoying the morning sunrise overlooking the beautiful views.
A well-stocked bar with a variety of drinks, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic refreshments, i.e., Local cocktails, wines, spirits and international beers—you relax and sip the monk tail while overlooking the spectacular view of the Rift valley and surrounding areas.
Services include; Free and ample parking space available, Laundry and housekeeping services available, Airport pickups and drop-offs offered.
WIFI hot spot internet in the main building is available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.
Recreational Activities to do while at the lodge, like boating at lake Manyara, a game drive in the park that will give a chance to spot a wide range of animals, and football playing, to mention but a few.
Lake Manyara National Park is situated on the northern side of Tanzania occupying the total area of 352 Km squared including 230km squared of lake surface. The park is situated between lake Manyara and the great Rift Valley; it is found 126 km southwest of Arusha in Tanzania.
The park is among the most visited and protected areas in Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara regions. The park contains different animals, which include; Elephants , Buffaloes ,Impalas, Antelopes, Zebras, Warthogs, Monkeys , Hippos ,Hyenas, Baboons, wildebeests, Giraffes etc and over 350 species of birds, like Eurasian Migrant Birds, Acacia Associated Birds, Raptors and 3 endangered Tanzania species like black-collared lovebirds and Ashy starling birds, etc. Manyara national park is also famous for its Flocks of flamingos and tree-climbing Lions.
There are different attractions and activities in manyara national park which include game drives since the park has more animals, you spot various animals while migrating from Tarangire; boat cruises at Lake Manyara; hot air ballooning; bird watching/birding since the park contains more bird species, nature walks in the park; flying safaris; cultural visits to the local homes; and many more activities. The park has different accommodations; Budget ,Mid- range and luxury which are convenient and affordable to guests choices especially In the northern part of lake Manyara National Park.
