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The Manor
The Manor
The Manor

The Manor: Information from the owner

General information

Type
Lodge
No. of rooms
19
Check-in time
10am
Check-out time
10am

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on The Manor, which contains our own observations and views.


Last updated by Owner
26 Jul 2023
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Facilities at The Manor

Property facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Activities on site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Garden Tours, High Tea, Horse Riding, Massages, Walks (Guided)
Nearby activities
Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, General Sightseeing, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Safaris
Languages
English, Swahili

Room types at The Manor

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Manor Suite

Each Manor Cottage Suite has its own private entrance, and adjoining private sun terrace. A double open-fronted log-burning fireplace divides a room interior that mirrors the traditional Cape Dutch architecture. The ensuite bath and shower room possesses a Victorian-style claw-footed bath, as well as twin vanity basins and large ‘rainfall’ shower.

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Stable Cottage

An exclusive family unit accommodation, The Stable Cottage has 3 guest bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. An expansive living area incorporates a lounge area, TV room and dining room. Guests can dine privately in the accommodation, and be thoroughly immersed in the enjoyment of those all too rare family holidays.

Activities at The Manor

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Coffee Tours

The Manor at Ngorongoro is located on a working coffee estate called Shangri-La. Take a tour to learn more about the world's most famous morning beverage!

Day Excursions Lake Manyara National Park or Olduvai Gorge

Lake Manyara National Park is known for its astounding variety of landscapes for its relatively smaller size compared to other well-known parks on the Northern Tanzanian circuit. From dense forest, to soda lake wetland, open grasslands and acacia thickets, the variety is superseded only by the variety of wildlife found throughout.

Olduvai Gorge is one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in East Africa, and is famed as the place where Louis and Mary Leakey made some of the most important discoveries of early hominids. A still active excavation site, visit the place where some of the earliest hominids lived and breathed.

A full-day excusion is included in a Game Package

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Game Drives in Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Crater is unofficially the "Eight Wonder of the World". Visitors will understand instantly when they reach the first viewing point on the lip of the crater and take in the majesty of the ecological wonder.

Descending to the floor of the crater, guests are treated a magnificent wildlife spectacle as they traverse a variety of landscapes, from open grasslands dotted with game, soda lakes coloured pink with flamingo and dense riverine woodland, with the rising walls of the crater framing every view.

A half-day or full-day gamedrive into the Ngorongoro Crater is included in a Game Package

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Horse Riding

Take a canter or a leisurely walk on a horse through the fertile grounds of the surrounding gardens and coffee plantation. The Manor has a stable of horses and ponies suitable for most ages.

Horse riding is at an additional cost.

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Massage and Spa Treatments

When not exploring why not indulge in a pampering massage or treatment from The Manor's own spa.

Spa treatments not included in Game Package.

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Mountain Biking

Take on of The Manor's mountain bikes and explore the surrounding gardens and coffee estate at your own leisure.

Mountain biking included in Game Package.

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Swimming

A nice refreshing dip in The Manor's pool also offers a wonderful way to relax while on safari.

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