KIRURUMU TENTED LODGE

Kirurumu Tented Lodge is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, enjoying a marvelous, uplifting and panoramic view eastward over Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and Mt. Losimingori. Behind Kirurumu, the Ngorongoro Highlands rise in green and fertile splendor and form the gateway to Ngorongoro Crater and, Olduvai Gorge, and the Serengeti The Lodge is ideally situated:

• 74 miles (2.5 hours) from Arusha
• 3 miles from Lake Manyara airstrip – connects easily with fly-in safaris
• 6 miles from the gate to Lake Manyara NP
• 40 miles (1.7 hours) from Tarangire NP (Tamarind Camp)
• 35 miles (1.5 hours) from the edge

Kirurumu Tented Lodge is extremely unobtrusive. Great care was taken not to cut away any trees, the tent bases were made from local volcanic stone and the roofs are thatched, blending into the environment. Impact on the Lodge’s surroundings has been absolutely minimal, all utility lines are carefully placed underground and hot water is created by solar panels. As a result, birdlife around the Lodge has increased and even the shy Dik-Dik, the smallest of the antelope family, have remained resident around camp.

The same level of care is extended to guests at Kirurumu Tented Lodge and a warm welcome is afforded to the weary traveler. First class service, very comfortable and well spaced accommodation, delicious home cooked food and a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere may all be taken for granted at Kirurumu.

• Ethno-botanical walks with knowledgeable and informative local Maasai, of any duration from one hour to one day. Visit homes and bomas of the local Iraqw and Mbulu tribes, The Iraqw are a Cushitic people that came from the Ethiopian highlands some 2000 years ago and practice agriculture and keep livestock. They too follow a traditional lifestyle but unlike the Maasai have been more heavily influenced by Western culture.
• Trips to Karatu and Mto Wa Mbu markets.

• Mountain Biking.
• Local cultural tours, e.g. around Mto Wa Mbu and surrounding area.