Lodges In The Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara Lodges

The Ultimate Guide To The Best Lodges And Camps In Tanzania's Lake Manyara National Park

Ernest Hemingway called Lake Manyara "the loveliest lake in Africa", and we can say, hand on heart, he was not that far wrong.

Lake Manyara National Park, a small park (in comparison with other parks within Tanzania) that can be traversed within a few hours but enjoys a diverse environment and nothing short of spectacular wildlife and birdlife. With habitats ranging from the rift wall, groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, grasslands, and the shore of the soda lake known as Lake Manyara.

Lake Manyara National Park is one of those safari destinations worth visiting, especially for the wildlife and scenic photographic opportunities that abound. Lake Manyara is perfectly paired with the Ngorongoro Conservancy, The Serengeti National Park and the Tarangire National Park in what is known as Tanzania's northern safari circuit.

Lake Manyara is famed for its flamingo, rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo, elephant and zebra sightings, and now add in the backdrop of the Rift Valley escarpment with groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, grasslands and the shore of the soda lake. Lake Manyara National Park is a photographer's paradise and has to be added to all safari itineraries, including Tanzania.

Safari activities around Lake Manyara on offer include; game drives, night drives (lodge dependant), walking excursions, Lake Manyara birding safaris, photographic tours, and cultural, village visits and local school tours. Each of the below Lake Manyara safari lodges and camps offers something different in terms of safari activities; please, contact us if you are looking for something unique. We will most certainly be able to assist in that department.

The Tanzania lodges and safari camps in the below portfolio are some of the best on offer, all with spectacular locations and views out over Lake Manyara, excellent service and guiding, and beautiful wildlife and birdlife sightings on game drives. Lake Manyara and surrounding areas are so impressive that we would suggest a stay of at least (an absolute bare minimum) two nights, with three to four nights being the perfect amount of time and for one to explore, experience and photograph most of Lake Manyara.

Getting to Lake Manyara National Park is easy; choices involve a road transfer or a direct flight from Arusha Airport.

At Uyaphi.com, we have selected several of the best safari lodges and tented camps within the Lake Manyara National Park and surrounding private conservation areas in Tanzania's northern safari circuit.

Enquire and book your Tanzania safari that includes the magnificent Lake Manyara National Park and all that it offers.

Best Lodges In Lake Manyara National Park

  • Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

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    Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, with 67 rooms, is perched high up on the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, offering visitors some of the best views of Lake Manyara National Park and the surrounding Great Rift Valley.

    Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge is located in the northern section of the Lake Manyara National Park, with easy access to all the wildlife and birdlife below.

  • Maramboi Tented Camp

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    Maramboi Tented Camp offers permanent accommodation facilities and endless vistas of rolling golden grasslands and palm-lined desert between Tarangire and Lake Manyara; accommodation is ten spacious tents on generous, ample wooden decks.

    Maramboi Tented Camp is surrounded by an area of plains with Lake Manyara in the distance; wildlife sightings here are exceptional.

  • Escarpment Luxury Lodge

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    Escarpment Luxury Lodge with 16 large and luxurious chalets combines luxury, privacy, space and comfort into a unique offering. Exceptional game drives and safari activities in th Lake Manyara National Park make this one of the better options for spotting those elusive tree-climbing lions.

    Escarpment Luxury Lodge, close to Lake Manyara that is ideal for couples, romantics, honeymooners or families with older children in tow.

  • Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

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    Lake Manyara Kilimanjaro Lodge with her exceptional views of Lake Manyara National Park, Mount Meru and in the distance, Mount Kilimanjaro is positioned on the rim of the "Great Rift Valley" and offers travellers 52 luxurious suites and villas.

    Lake Manyara Kilimanjaro Lodge is the perfect destination and lodge for those looking for something a little bit more budget-friendly without losing out on the wildlife experience.

  • Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

    From US$ 960.00 per person

    Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is set in the heart of a mahogany forest within the Lake Manyara National Park, offering an experience of remoteness, privacy and understated luxury, an asset within one of Tanzania's most prized national Parks.

    Lake Manyara Tree Lodge and its treehouse suites that offer the utmost in luxury in a safari destination that offers guests only the best.

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