Quick facts
Destination
karatu town
Country
Tanzania
Category
Luxury Tented Camp
Price tier
Luxury
Starting from
$260 per night
Star rating
5 / 5
Number of rooms
10
Nearest airport
Lake Manyara Airstrip — Located on a hill with views of Lake Manyara, Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro
Best for
Travellers wanting a unique geodesic dome tent experience with sweeping multi-mountain and lake views
Child policy
Family-friendly; please confirm room configurations directly with the lodge
Last reviewed
June 2026
A Nomad's Rest Lodge
Situated on a hill with spectacular views of Lake Manyara and Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, the lodge consists of 10 very large geodesic dome luxury tents, suspended on wooden platforms, with separate bathrooms.
Setting and Facilities
Surrounded by nature, travellers find here not only a comfortable, safe, and luxurious stay, but also amazing service, culinary delights, and a great atmosphere. The lodge features an ample restaurant, bar, a massive 14-metre (50-foot) swimming pool, laundry service, BBQ terrace, and suspended walking pathways.
Location & getting there
Nearest airport
Lake Manyara Airstrip
Transfer time
Located on a hill with views of Lake Manyara, Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Geodesic Dome Tent
Large geodesic dome luxury tent on a wooden platform, with separate bathroom and hilltop views.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
SafariBando's view
A Nomad's Rest Lodge’s 10 geodesic dome luxury tents on wooden platforms offer a genuinely distinctive accommodation format, while the hilltop position delivers views spanning Lake Manyara, Mount Meru, and Mount Kilimanjaro simultaneously, an unusually wide-ranging vista. The massive 14-metre pool, BBQ terrace, and suspended walking pathways add a resort-like dimension to this nature-immersed lodge.— The SafariBando team
