Banana Farm Eco lodge
Banana Farm Eco Lodge is a three-star mid-range lodging located in Jagwani, Mto wa Mbu, 2 kilometers from the center, near Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania. The resort serves as an ideal location, offering a stunning view of the Rift Valley, which extends across East Africa, as well as Lake Manyara and the renowned Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru on clear days. Access to the resort is available via road travel from Arusha, requiring roughly 3 to 4 hours of driving from the city, which serves as the gateway to many Tanzanian parks. Alternatively, a flight to the nearby Manyara airstrip takes about 50 minutes, followed by a brief transfer to the camp. The lodge is accessible and economical for visitors and travelers seeking to explore the park, which offers stunning vistas and the Rift Valley escarpment, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Banana Farm Eco Lodge features more than five spacious and comfortable rooms that offer stunning views of the Rift Valley escarpment and the surrounding scenery, constructed in traditional African style with a high standard of comfort. The rooms are elevated on wooden platforms and equipped with private en suite amenities, including flushing toilets, hot and cold showers, mosquito nets, complimentary toiletries, bottled water, slippers, and wash basins. The rooms feature expansive sitting spaces and verandas that offer breathtaking vistas of the forest and other landscapes. The rooms are well furnished with clean, comfy king and queen-sized beds. Rooms vary in size, featuring single beds for individuals, double beds for sharing, and triple rooms priced at over $200 per night. During high or peak season, rates fluctuate significantly according on the season.
Banana Farm Eco Lodge provides an array of services and facilities, including:
On-site restaurant offering a delectable selection of both foreign and local cuisine to satisfy guests’ preferences. Continental breakfast, lunch, and supper are provided by a cordial, amiable, and efficient staff. You may dine at any location of your preference, whether a restaurant or a garden, while appreciating the early sunrise and the picturesque views of the surrounding area.
A well-stocked bar offers a diverse selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including local drinks, cocktails, wines, spirits, and international beers, allowing you to unwind with a mocktail while enjoying the breathtaking vista of the Rift Valley and its surroundings.
Services provided include complimentary and abundant parking, laundry and housekeeping services, and airport transportation for pickups and drop-offs.
Wi-Fi hotspot internet is accessible in the main building of the lodge, allowing visitors to maintain communication with their families and friends.
Recreational activities available at the lodge include boating on Lake Manyara, game drives in the park to observe a diverse array of wildlife, and playing football, among others.
Lake Manyara National Park is located in northern Tanzania, encompassing a total area of 352 square kilometers, of which 230 square kilometers is comprised of lake surface. The park is located between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley, 126 km southwest of Arusha in Tanzania. The park is one of the most frequented and safeguarded areas in Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara Region.
The park is home to various animals, including elephants, buffaloes, impalas, antelopes, zebras, warthogs, monkeys, hippos, hyenas, baboons, wildebeests, and giraffes, as well as over 350 bird species such as Eurasian migrant birds, acacia-associated birds, and raptors, along with three endangered Tanzanian species, including black-collared lovebirds and ash-starlings. Manyara National Park is renowned for its flocks of flamingos and tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara National Park offers a variety of attractions and activities, including game drives to observe diverse wildlife, boat cruises on Lake Manyara, hot air ballooning, bird watching due to its extensive avian species, nature walks, flying safaris, cultural visits to local homes, and numerous additional activities. The park offers various accommodations: budget, mid-range, and luxury, which are handy and economical for guests’ preferences. In the northern region of Lake Manyara National Park.
