African Sunrise Lodge & Campsite

African Sunrise Lodge & Campsite — Mto wa Mbu's Best Escarpment Views

African Sunrise Lodge & Campsite earns its name from one of Tanzania's most magnificent sunrise vistas — perched high above Mto wa Mbu on the Rift Valley escarpment, with panoramic views over the Lake Manyara basin and the valley below. A Planet of Hotels reviewer writes: "Wow what a place! As the name indicates it has magnificent sunrises and also sunsets. Dinner was good and tasty, the staff cheerful and helpful. The rooms and facilities are comfortable. And the place, high above, with great views over Lake Manyara — just beautiful. A great alternative to Karatu on the way to Ngorongoro or Serengeti. Strongly recommend!!!"

Owner Khan is on premises and personally described as "very welcoming and cordial" — helping guests with next bookings and spending time with them. The lodge is eco-friendly, using solar power and minimising resource consumption. Another reviewer describes it as "remote, tranquil, minimalist scenic location — eco-friendly with solar, staff friendly and attentive, food delicious and plentiful. The road up is rough (use a rugged car) but the view and being out of the hustle and bustle of town is worth it." From $75/night, $104 average.