Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Tanzania
Rift Valley Luxury Safari

The Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is the only safari lodge in that relatively small but unique National Park with the same name that boosts a broad variety of wildlife. It is located on the edge of the impressive Great Rift Valley in close proximity of a soda lake with the same name.

If you are looking for an intimate luxury safari - this is it!

The ten stilted luxury treehouses of the Lake Manyara Tree Lodge are tucked away in the branches of ancient mahogany trees and fit harmoniously into the surrounding bush. They are crafted from local timber and makuti (palm fronds) with thatched roofs. The walls are made from folded banana leaves and large windows invite the lush forest inside. The rooms are tastefully decorated in natural colours and materials, stylish and with thoughtful touches but not overdone. Even "wellis" are waiting for the occasional rainfall.

The en-suite bathroom is generous in size with French doors that open to the veranda. A freestanding bathtub in the middle of the room offers great views to the breathtaking surroundings. An outdoor shower on the veranda, enclosed by a wall of bamboo poles for privacy, crowns the bath experience.

The Lake Manyara Tree Lodge features a great outdoor dining area, a so-called boma in a theatrical setting. The meals are prepared in an open style and interactive kitchen where guests are encouraged to look into the pots.

The escarpment of the dramatic Great Rift Valley drops approx. 500 meters (1640 ft) down to the flamingo-rimmed shore of the lake, where picnics and breakfasts are arranged.

The climate is warm to hot year round (15°C-59°F - 40°C-104°F). Rainfall season is April to May and November. The best time to travel for game spotting is August to September and December to February.

Treehouses: 10 Suites with deck - max. 20 guests
Bathrooms: En suite and outdoor showers
Facilities: Swimming pool, crafts gallery, butler service, interactive kitchen, outdoor dining area, in-room safes, telephone, hairdryers, laundry service, massages, 220V AC.
Children: Yes
Wheelchair access: No
Room Service: Yes
Mosquito nets: Yes
Air Conditioner: No, but overhead fans
Transfers: Yes
Closed: April
Park Fees: US$ 35.00 per person per day and an additional park fee of US$ 85.00 per guest for night drives.
Specials: Available - ask the tour operator directly.
Rates: US$ 655.00 - 998.00 - depending on season, per person and night plus park entrance fee. Included are 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, scheduled safari activities (twice daily game drives), emergency medical evacuation insurance, transfers form Manyara airstrip to the tree lodge.

Address

• Johannesburg:
Private Bag X 27
Benmore
Johannesburg, 2010, South Africa

Telephone: (+27 11) 809 4300
Fax: (+27 11) 809 4400
E-mail

• USA
Toll Free: 888 882 3742
Fax: (+1 305) 221 3223
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• Cape Town
Telephone: (+27 21) 532 5800
Fax: (+27 21) 532 5801
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• Europe (Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Telephone: +49 2131 15 33 991
Fax:+49 2131 15 33 992
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Located at the southern border of the Lake Manyara National Park.

• Regional Air Services operate a twice-daily scheduled flight from Arusha airport to Manyara airstrip


• Coastal Air operates daily flights form Dar Es Salaam to Lake Manyara airtstrip.

The drive from the airstrip to the lodge is a scenic 2 ½ hour chauffeured game drive.

Activities in the park evolve around the ancient drama of wildlife encounters. The Park is only 325 square kilometres (125 square miles) large - but incredibly diverse and well known for its vast elephant herds, tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons. It's home to an amazing variety of birds - approx. 400 species. The adrenalin pumping game-drives are made in open 4x4 safari vehicles.

A day at the Lodge could start with a morning game drive starting at dawn, returning to breakfast followed by free time. After the afternoon tea an other game drive to the lake to watch huge flocks of pelicans and flamingos, buffalo and hippos cooling and bathing in the water before settling in for the night. Returning to the lodge to enjoy dinner at the lamp lit boma.

Note: The information provided here was correct when published. Rates and details can change without notice.

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