Escape

E Unoto Retreat offers luxury safari accommodation in a Maasai inspired environment. Located in Tanzania's Lake Manyara region, E Unoto Retreat is easily accessible by road from nearby airports and just 1.5 hours drive from the township of Arusha.

E Unoto Retreat resembles an authentic Tanzanian Maasai village and has been designed to blend with the natural surroundings. The lodge was also constructed incorporating traditional Maasai methods and with environmental awareness. The handcrafted and imported furnishings and fittings compliment the lodges theme and provide our guests with an exotic Tanzanian flavor.



All our 25 luxurious bungalows have been designed, constructed and furnished to provide a unique yet comfortable experience for all our guests. Spacious rooms provide a relaxing retreat whilst the verandah of every individual suite offers guests spectacular views of Lake Miwaleni and the towering Great Rift Escarpment.

Scenic views of the landscape also extend from our restaurant, bar and swimming pool, providing a stunning backdrop from daybreak to moonlit nights.

E Unoto Retreat is the ideal African escape for individuals, couples, families, honeymooners and conference and incentive groups. Click here for suggestions on what to bring. Our facilities, outdoor activities and excursions and accessibility to the Maasai culture and nature provide a variety of experiences that cater to individual needs and tastes.



You may choose to walk through natural surrounds to the waterfall, visit one of the local Maasai villages, play a round of golf in Arusha, or view wildlife in famous national parks including Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Whether you prefer a romantic getaway or family holiday, a special destination for your honeymoon or wish to conduct a conference or incentive scheme, E Unoto Retreat will provide an unforgettable experience.                    

 

Activities at the Lodge

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Celebration Dance

Before you retire to your room, be enlightened with the Maasai marriage ceremony – E Unoto. From singing, men strutting and jumping, to flirting and finally selection of brides you will see a condensed version from 30 days to 30 minutes.
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African Acrobats

Enjoy the power and precision of the African acrobats after dinner. Watch as they amaze you with their incredible stunts.
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Traditional Maasai Wedding

A Maasai wedding is very colorful. The bride wears a long garment made of the softest and most beautifully tanned sheepskin. She is adorned with many bead necklaces, Maasai silver and copper, wrapped jewelry.
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Guided walk to the Waterfall

This trek takes you along a nature trail where you will have a chance to see indigenous plant species and learn how important their roots, barks, leaves and fruits are to the Maasai..
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About the Location

From Arusha, drive through town, past the coffee plantations and Arusha Airport. Keep driving along this road for approximately 45 minutes until you come to the Tarangire/Lake Manyara junction.

Turn right and follow this road for about 20 minutes towards the escarpment. Just before you reach the township of Mto wa Mbu.. Read more...

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