“When our clients want scale and perspective, we bring them to the edge of the Escarpment. The sheer drop into the Great Rift Valley below provides a visual drama that is unmatched. This is where you sip a gin and tonic while watching pelicans circle Lake Manyara thousands of feet below your private deck.”
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The Vetted Sanctuaries Collection
The Sanctuary
Elevated elegance.
Sixteen luxuriously appointed private chalets are spread along the gorge, each offering floor-to-ceiling windows and freestanding bathtubs positioned to maximize the sweeping views of the lake and valley.
The lodge is designed around a spectacular infinity pool that seems to drop straight into the wild below, creating an atmosphere of sophisticated isolation. Your time here is marked by total tranquility above the clouds.
The Sanctuary
Location
Lake Manyara (Rift Valley Rim)
Exclusivity
16 Private Chalets
The Vibe
Dramatic, Elevated, Panoramic
Culinary Curation
Fine dining in the main lodge or private meals on your wrap-around deck.
Digital Detox
Wi-Fi available in main areas.
Family Suite
Available upon request.
Power
Relaxed and Visual.
The Slow Safari
The rhythm of the escarpment.
How you will spend your unhurried days above the rift.
Infinity Relaxation
Spend the afternoon suspended over the valley in the spectacular main pool, watching the wildlife movement from above.
Manyara Game Drives
Descend into the lush groundwater forests of Lake Manyara to seek out the famous tree-climbing lions and vast flamingo flocks.
Gorge Sundowners
Enjoy expertly mixed cocktails on the edge of the escarpment as the sun sets over the ancient rift.
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