Isoitok

Camp Manyara

Sustainable Tourism

Isoitok

Camp Manyara

Sustainable Tourism

Isoitok

Camp Manyara

Sustainable Tourism

The People and the Land

In Balance with Nature

An intimate private camp in a beautiful bush location.

A little piece of Africa as you had always imagined and dreamt it to be.

A grass root cultural experience and your personal gateway into Maasai traditional beliefs.

Tented Camp

We wanted to do something different than setting up another lodge or tented camp accommodation in Lake Manyara. Combining tent design with engineering and carpentry, a magical result has been achieved by creating one of the best safari-tented camps in the Lake Manyara region. The permanent tents are thoughtfully located with plenty of bush and natural fencing to give you the seclusion and privacy you need for your Tanzanian getaway.

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Johanna M
21 August 2026
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Clean lodges, delicious food and nice people The people are all really kind. The lodges are clean and pretty big. They taking care of you and explain everything pretty well. They even got warm water for us for the shower. We have been lucky to got to experience a sunset hike with the masaai who are all very kind. The food was amazing we had a Astarte a main course and a desert and everything was made fresh and everything was clean. I would highly recommend recommend a stay here. We have felt welcomed and like home
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ciocciop
20 August 2026
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In the middle of nowhere Sarà stata la casualità di essere gli unici ospiti ma nel tour della Tanzania l’Isoitok ti fa immergere appieno nell’esperienza della natura africana, la notte stellata e i suoni che avvolgono le tende regalano sensazioni uniche. Da non perdere l’escursione al tramonto con guida Masai , un panorama indescrivibile accompagnato dalla voce quieta e musicale del Masai che ti porta in mondi sconosciuti.
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Andreas
18 August 2026
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Charming experience with Massai connection We had a wonderful time at the Camp, with super friendly and supportive hosts, a very charming and authentic accommodation with romantic nights and a very tasty food. The project to support the close Massai boma educating the kids and providing fresh water alone is a fantastic idea to support with a visit. We enjoyed the walk and connection with the Massai and the medicinical nature walk.
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Doris B
10 August 2026
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Mensch und Natur im Einklang Eine super Lodge, welche sich der Nachhaltigkeit und der Nähe zu Mensch und Natur verschrieben hat. Wir wurden herzlich empfangen und bestens betreut und verwöhnt. Das Nachtessen, welches wir unter einem Baum und dem Sternenzelt geniessen durften, war auf Gault Millau Niveau. Der informative Rundgang durch ein Massai Dorf (Boma) war ein Highlight und fern vom Massentourismus. Den Aufenthalt abgerundet hat ein wunderbares Frühstück, wiederum in der Natur. Herzlichen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis.
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andrea T
21 July 2026
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Eco Maasai experience Very nice eco lodge. Staff were super friendly and food was nice. They even offered a Maasai medicinal walk with a sunset view.
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Compass26460182003
17 July 2026
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Outstanding care, delicious food and a stunning setting Our stay here was absolutely wonderful and one of the highlights of our trip to Tanzania. From the moment we arrived, we completely relaxed and felt totally at peace. The location is stunning, surrounded by beautiful nature, and the tents are simply gorgeous—luxurious, comfortable, and full of charm. Everything has been designed with such warmth and attention to detail, creating a truly special atmosphere. What made this place even more memorable was the personal approach of the staff. They genuinely make you feel cared for and go above and beyond to ensure you have an unforgettable stay. You are truly pampered from beginning to end. During our stay, we were worried about a wound on our daughter's face. The camp manager immediately reassured us, treated it with fresh aloe vera, and kept an eye on it. Thanks to this thoughtful care, it healed remarkably quickly. We were so grateful for the kindness and attention we received. This was everything we had hoped for in a bush experience and more. A magical place with exceptional hospitality that we will never forget. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic yet luxurious safari experience in Tanzania.
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Fam-FM
10 July 2026
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Tolles naturnahes Camp Wir waren als Familie mit einem Teenager im Rahmen einer Safari für eine Nacht im Isoitok Camp und haben es bedauert, nicht etwas länger bleiben zu können. Der Empfang war sehr freundlich wie insgesamt das Personal sehr zuvorkommend war und auch super nett mit unserem Sohn umgegangen ist. WLAN gibt es in einer kleinen Hütte, damit man kurze Nachrichten schreiben kann, ansonsten lohnt es sich, auf das Internet zu verzichten und die wirklich tolle Umgebung und Natur zu genießen. Zunächst gab es eine leckeres Lunch, bevor wir zu unserem schönen Zelt gebracht wurden. Dieses war geräumig und schön eingerichtet. Am Abend haben wir mit einem Massai einen Spaziergang auf einen Hügel gemacht, um dort einen herrlichen Sonnenuntergang über Lake Manyara zu genießen. Unterwegs hat er uns allerlei Pflanzen gezeigt und erklärt, wie die Massai diese nutzen. Er konnte uns überhaupt viel über das Leben der Massai erzählen und viele Fragen beantworten. Abends gab es ein schönes Lagerfeuer und ein sehr leckeres Abendessen unter freiem Himmel. Am nächsten Morgen nach einem Wecken mit frischem Kaffee und Keksen hat uns unser Massai-Guide zu einem Boma, einem traditionellen Massai-Dorf, geführt und dort haben wir ihre traditionelle Lebensweise kennenlernen dürfen. Auch konnten wir hier ein paar schöne handgemachte Souvenirs kaufen und damit die Dorfgemeinschaft unterstützen. Das Isoitok-Camp selbst unterstützt insgesamt die dort lebenden Massai z.B. dadurch, dass ihnen die Familienplanung näher gebracht wird, Regenwasser gesammelt und eine Schule gefördert wird. Alles in allem war es ein schöner und leider zu kurzer Aufenthalt in der tollen Anlage.
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Hesten80
26 June 2026
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Isoitok camp site Et rigtig dejligt sted med utroligt venligt personale. Vi overnattede i et stort fint telt, og maden var rigtig god. Vores lokale masai-guide, Robert, tog os den ene dag med på en medicine walk, så vi kunde lære os mere om, hvordan masaierne bruger den lokale fauna som medicin. Turen afsluttedes med en sundowner, med fantastisk udsigt over Lake Manyara. Næste dag besøgte vi sammen med Robert en lokal landsby, hvilket var en meget interessant og fin oplevelse. Alt i alt får dette sted vores varmeste anbefaling.
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koepkoep
19 June 2026
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The best in Tanzania Hands down the absolute best food and hospitality we have encountered in Tanzania. The cultural immersion is thoughtful and meaningful. Getting to meet with Masai and see their homes was unforgettable. Joseph is am absolute gem.
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Elisabeth C
14 June 2026
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Perfect We had an absolutely amazing stay at Isoitok Camp and can’t recommend it enough! The location is simply incredible, surrounded by beautiful nature and close to Lake Manyara. Staying in the eco-friendly tents was a unique and unforgettable experience—they were comfortable, well designed, and allowed us to feel completely immersed in the environment. The staff were exceptional: incredibly kind, warm, and attentive throughout our stay. They genuinely made us feel at home and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. One of the highlights was meeting the neighboring Maasai community. It was such a special and authentic experience that made our stay even more memorable. If you’re looking for a unique, peaceful, and welcoming place to stay, this is it. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we would love to come back one day. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Activities

“The Isoitok Experience” is pure and simple – we are that central base and a steppingstone to the Maasai Culture with the best National Parks Tanzania has to offer close by. 

Tanzania, East-Africa

The camp is set in a rich rugged savannah with an altitude of 1075 meters above sea level overlooking The Great Rift Valley. It backs onto the Losimingori mountain range that acts as a natural wildlife corridor from the Ngorongoro highlands to Manyara Conservancy and into Tarangire National Park.

Responsible & Sustainable Tourism in Action

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, as we strive to work in harmony with Mother Nature and support the Esilalei Maasai community. One of our greatest ongoing challenges has been the lack of a permanent water source or groundwater. To address this, we implemented a rainwater harvesting system across the camp, initially with a storage capacity of 60,000 liters. By October 2024, in response to growing demand, we expanded this capacity to 120,000 liters. This significant upgrade reinforces our commitment to self-sufficiency, ensuring a reliable water supply while minimizing our environmental impact which through our Wine to Water partnership

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