E Unoto Retreat

About E Unoto Retreat

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Located in a secluded spot outside Lake Manyara National Park against the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, E Unoto Retreat is centrally located for all the famous and well-known northern national parks. The lodge resembles a Tanzanian Maasai village, and a stay at E Unoto Retreat provides the opportunity to learn more of the Maasai and their lifestyle, purchase their famous beaded jewellery, ask questions and take photographs.

There are 25 spacious bungalows all decorated on a Maasai theme. Each bungalow is a private suite with its own balcony offering panoramic views of Lake Miwaleni and the towering escarpment. The suites also have separate shower and toilet facilities.

The open-air restaurant and bar overlook the lake and swimming pool. Local and international cuisine and a children''s menu are offered in the restaurant and butlers provide drinks and snacks to guests as they rest by the pool. In the evenings the E Unoto Performers perform a Maasai entertainment.

The lodge is about a one½ hour drive from both Arusha and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Activities:
Mountain bicycling to the Maasai Bomas - bicycles are available for adults and children staying here.
Bird watching - with more than 350 species of native birds the area.
Maasai Market - the market is situated along the main road from Makuyuni to Ngorongoro Crater. The market features a variety of goods including homeopathic remedies, local clothing and cereals and locally-brewed Mbege.
Mto Wa Mbu - over 120 different tribes are living in the nearest township.
Nature walks - Maasai guides escort guests on a selection of walks.
Swimming -in the open air pool.

Fair Trade / Responsible Travel
Over 80% of the employees are Maasai, and the lodge donates 10% of its profits to the local Maasai community. These funds have contributed towards the construction of a local school and provision of fresh water. Future projects include a medical dispensary and other community development projects.

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Highlights

Quiet and secluded location central to many of Tanzania's most famous game parks.
Great for outdoor activities.
Staffed mainly by local people.
Brings in funds for local community projects.

Situation

E Unoto Retreat is ideally located in the Maasai plains outside Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania. The lodge is situated in a secluded spot against the Great Rift Valley Escarpment.

Activities

Game drives; cultural visits; horse riding; mountain biking; canoeing; fishing; nature walks.

Facilities

Twenty-five spacious ensuite bungalows provide luxurious accommodation for all our guests. Our open-air restaurant and bar overlook the lake and swimming pool, providing total guests relaxation.

Child policy

The hilly terrain and steps make this unsuitable for small children.

Open

Open all year round.

Best time

Tanzania's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November. The parks near E Unoto are at their best during the long dry season (June - October), however a trip through these parts can also be combined well with a trip to the Serengeti which is at it's best from November - July.

Inclusions

Game drives; guided walks; use of mountain bikes.

Meals

Full board.

Pricing guidelines for Tanzania

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Tanzania can combine easily with other East African countries.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week high quality safari in the northern circuit (eg with Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara, Tarangire ...)Between £2500 and £3500
2 week southern Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidayBetween 3000 and £4000
1 week stay on an Indian Ocean island (Zanzibar, Mafia, Chole, Pemba)From £1000 +
1 week Kilimanjaro climbAround £1500

Tribes Advisor

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I visited here but found it a little intimidating! There were a bunch of Maasai warriors standing quite threateningly at the entrance, but I'm sure they were harmless ..... If you want to spend a few days on the rift valley floor, walking and visiting local villages then it's fine. But it doesn't have the views of the other Manyara properties and it's quite a long way out on a very bumpy, dusty track from the village of Mto wa Mbu. This place did not feel particularly clean and I would query the service and hygiene levels - though it may of course have improved since I visited and I could have caught them on a bad day!

Julie Croucher, Africa Sales Manager, visited 2008

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