Eco boma Camp
ECO BOMA CAMP – LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Eco boma Camp is a budget accommodation situated at the edge of migungani (acacia tree) forest and the plains close to Lake Manyara national park just 10 minutes to the main entrance. The camp is situated 4km away from the main road to the Northern Circuit at Mto wa Mbu areas (on the shores of lake Manyara ). The camp is located 23km from the city center of Karatu. You can stay at the camp and still explore the different three parks including; Ngorongoro conservation areas, lake manyara national park and Tarangire national park with its spectacular views. 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) and 50 minutes to fly to the close lake Manyara airstrip then few minutes to be transferred to the lodge.
Eco Boma Camp consists of over 10 comfortable and spacious rooms with double , single, twin beds and family rooming option built in African Traditional style with natural materials of local woods and grass thatched roof with modern comfort. Each room is well decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, hot and cold showers , wrapped mosquito nets, free bottled water ,slippers in the room and many more. Cottages have private verandas, sitting areas and terraces that give stunning views of the park and surrounding areas. Rooms are well equipped with comfortable clean king and queen sized bed with clean and washed beddings with ceiling fun. There are fire places at the lodge where guests relax and share experiences about the Tanzania safaris not only that it also provides warmth to visitors staying during the night. Rooms t cost 100$ per night and above, during High/ peak season the rate is slightly high than in Low season.
Eco Boma camp offers more services and facilities which include; A restaurant that serves delicious meal types both international and local cuisine to meet guests choice ; continental breakfast ,lunch and dinner and la carte menu with Tanzanian served by well trained, welcoming and organized staff
A well -stocked bar and shared lounge with variety of drinks both alcoholic and nonalcoholic refreshments ie. Local, cocktail, wines, spirits and international beers, you relax and sip the monk tail while overlooking the spectacular view of the park and surrounding areas , Free and ample parking space available, , Laundry and ironing services available , Airport pickups and drop-offs offered
Wifi available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends, Massage services offered ,Excellent and comfortable clean beddings, Craft shop available at the camp with more African style gifts like shoes, safari essentials , Recreational areas available at the lodge like boating at lake manyara, game drive, football playing , hiking mention nature walks but a few.
Lake Manyara national park is situated in 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 126Km south west of Arusha in Tanzania . The park is among the most visited and protected area in Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara Region. 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 love birds and ashly 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 drive since the park has more animals, you spot various animals while migrating from Tarangire , boat cruise at manyara lake, hot air ballooning, bird watching/birding since the park contains more bird species, nature walks in the park, , flying safaris, cultural visit in 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
