E Unoto Retreat
E unoto Retreat is located in a secluded and natural spot at the base of the Great Rift outside Lake Manyara National Park. Easily accessible by road and air, it is approximately 120 kilometers southwest of Arusha.
NUMBER OF ROOMS & DESCRIPTION:
This safari lodge features 25 private bungalows, four of which are handicap friendly, each with its own verandah. The spacious rooms, 28 ft. diameter are attractively appointed with locally-carved furnishings, the external surface of the rooms have a Maasai boma appearance, with a unique, exquisite, internal decorative Maasai theme.
RESTAURANTS & BAR:
It has a restaurant and a bar,
OTHER FACILITIES & SERVICES:
The Conference Centre is well equipped and can handle groups of up to 50. There are bicycles for those who like cycling one can go bird watching around the area. At the moment there are more than 350 species spotted around E Unoto Retreat.
Kifaru Lodge
Kifaru Lodge is located nearby the town of Karatu; about 40 minutes drive from the Ngorongoro Crater. The owners have converted their coffee farm into a guesthouse but still maintain coffee production. The place is very small and personal with fantastic views of the cascading valleys below and the coffee fields.
NUMBER OF ROOMS & DESCRIPTION:
There are 10 rooms in total which are located in 3 separate houses on the property. All rooms are individually furnished in a different theme. They are all en suite and look like a personal room you would encounter as a guest at a farm. They all overlook the valley and the coffee fields and are very romantic. The 2 honeymoon rooms are in a house located a short distance away from the main buildings and are very romantic with a private veranda. These are definitely recommended for honeymoon couples.
RESTAURANTS & BAR:
Main house with restaurant and bar
OTHER FACILITIES & SERVICES:
This is a good place to spend a night between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro and like many of the other camps in Karatu there are some great walks to be had in the local area which can provide a welcome change to rattling around in a Landover for hours on end. Kifaru also has a swimming pool and a tennis court.