LAKE MANYARA WILDLIFE LODGE
Let us invite you to discover one of Tanzania's best kept secrets. Lake Manyara, a small breathtaking National Park with an immense natural richness - home of over 380 bird species, including the thousands of flamingos that tint the soda waters of the Lake pink and the famous tree-climbing lions, which for reasons unknown sleep in the branches of acacia trees.
Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge is strategically located on the very edge of the vertiginous western escarpment of the Rift Valley, affording magnificent views down across the whole Lake.
Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge invites you to an unforgettable safari experience from its privileged location, unrivalled by any other, both for game viewing and scenery. Elegantly designed as a two-level ensemble of buildings, its authentic traditional African style decorations create a unique atmosphere that perfectly combines extreme tranquility with the best of adventure-packed safari experiences. From its privileged position, all the Lodges's 100 guestrooms have stunning views across the tranquil and beautiful waters of the Lake.
The spectacular swimming pool, situated in a panoramic setting, is a privileged location to enjoy the invigorating fresh air and the breathtaking views of the Pink Lake.

ACCOMMODATION
Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge has 100 spacious guestrooms, each of them with a private verandah boasting a panoramic view of the National Park and the flamingo-coloured Lake below.
Tastefully finished and decorated in authentic African style, the spacious rooms and suites are all ensuite and have mosquito netting over the air vents.
Among the 100 rooms are suites, communicating rooms (specially designed for families) and deluxe rooms. There is a mix of both twin rooms and double rooms (with one double bed).
Wake–up calls can be made on request.

DINING
The restaurant is strategically set on the edge of the escarpment, affording breathtaking views across the Lake. It gets its daily produce fresh from the local farm, and professional chefs prepare delicious international and local recipes as per the theme night.
The bar is a friendly meeting point where guests can enjoy sundowners and relive their day's adventures. It is provided with a superb terrace overlooking Lake Manyara, being a picturesque setting to enjoy the taste of exotic drinks.

FACILITIES
Let us take care of all your needs, security and comfort! You have to concentrate only in enjoying at its best this unforgettable safari experience!
The sumptuous swimming pool is situated in a panoramic setting, surrounded by large landscaped gardens to relax and enjoy. The bar is a friendly meeting point where guests can enjoy sundowners and relive their day's adventures. It is provided with a superb terrace overlooking Lake Manyara, being a picturesque setting to enjoy the taste of exotic drinks.
The exclusive boutique offers local art and handicrafts… Take a piece of Safari home! In the TV lounge with selected DSTV channels, guests can be kept informed on the events of the outside world; also, videos are displayed with informative explanations about the amazing natural spectacle that our privileged guests are directly living!
There is a landing airstrip only 10 minutes from the Lodge for domestic airlines, making trips to these lands of huge dimensions easy and comfortable. A professional nurse is available in the Lodge for medical assistance.
Among the endless services of Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge are full housekeeping services, such as laundry and babysitting (on request), as well as communication facilities like telephone and radio. Also, services of 24 hour reception, mailing, currency exchange facilities, fax, major credit cards accepted and safes at reception are available.


ACTIVITIES
Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge, set high on the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, offers you adventure–packed and unforgettable safari experiences!
Nature lovers will enjoy endless activities such as:

Game drives around the Lake
Bird-walks with our resident naturalist
Canoeing safaris on the tranquil waters of the Lake
Boating trips around the Lake and its ecosystems
Mountain biking around the Park and adjacent landscapes
Ornithological safaris (the Park is home to over 380 different bird species)
Horse riding around the Park

For those anxious to know the amazing culture and history of local tribes, visits can be made to the Mbu Cultural Tourism Programme where village walks and bicycle tours are arranged.
Wildlife talks, audiovisual presentations and lectures on the heritage and traditions of the local tribes are held in the evenings at the Lodge.

FACT FILE
Lake Manyara National Park
Size
330 sq km, of which up to 200 sq km is lake when water levels are high.
Location
Situated in northern Tanzania, the entrance gate lies 1.5 hours (126km) west of Arusha along a newly surfaced road, close to the market town of Mto wa Mbu. The diverse terrain across Lake Manyara National Park - from groundwater forest to acacia woodland, to grassy foodplains and the alkaline Lake itself - means that the mammal and bird lists are most impressive.
The compact game-viewing circuit ensures the best viewing opportunities. The forest is home to baboons and blue monkeys that scamper between the mahogany trees as well as bushbuck and forest hornbills. Across the food plains buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and giraffe congregate to graze and the acacia woodland is the favoured haunt of Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions and large-tusked elephants.
Black rhino are often seen and leopard are commonly sighted in the early morning or late evening. Manyara is noted for its wealth of birdlife - more than 400 species have been recorded and a first-time visitor may spot over 100 in a single day. At times the Lake is visited by thousands of pink famingos as well as pelicans, cormorants and storks.

Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge

• 125 km from Arusha (1½ hour drive)
• 165 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport (30 min. flight)
• 10 minutes from the landing strip for domestic airlines
• 60 km from Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge (45 min. drive)
• 205 km from Seronera Wildlife Lodge (2½ hour drive)
• 285 km from Lobo Wildlife Lodge (3½ hour drive)
• Weather: Nov-June: hot, humid; July-Oct: cool, especially at night
• 210 beds (one Presidential and one Junior suite)
• In-room facilities: 220/240V for shavers, safe, mini bar, telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities, hair dryer
• Colourful landscaped gardens with a beautiful swimming pool
• All rooms face the Park
• Boutique, laundry, currency exchange
• Internet café, satellite TV lounge
• On-site nurse, babysitting services
• Activities include: game drives, boat trips, canoeing safaris, bird walks, mountain biking, horse riding and cultural visits
• Visits can also be arranged to the Mbu Cultural Tourism Programme,
offering village walking and bicycle tours