Lake Manyara National Park stretches along the floor of the Great Rift Valley region, it is one of the smallest conservation areas of Tanzania covering an area space of approximately 330 square kilometres, most of which is occupied by Lake Manyara. The highlight of the park is the tree climbing lions, these are in just 2 ecosystems and the other is the Serengeti National Park, the conservation area offers unforgettable experiences to travellers along the northern circuit, to have a glimpse of this it is important to prepare where they are going to spend their nights while on this great adventure. Lake Manyara National Park accommodation varies from best budget to luxury, it all depends on guests’ choice of where they would like to stay here are a few examples of facilities.
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge is beautifully constructed in a traditional style to fit the environment within which it is built, the lodge’s main area features an outdoor swimming pool, free wifi, a garden, and an amazing lounge area, the rooms have been constructed with an ensuite bathroom including free toiletries, bathrobes, soaps, and a private veranda overlooking the savannah, The safari lodge exposes you to enjoy the best of the rich wildlife of the national park. The onsite restaurant serves meals from African-style cuisines to international meals.
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is an amazing quick hideout in Lake Manyara National Park built in an ageing Mahogany forest, the luxurious lodge boasts 10 intimate suites each one of which has extreme privacy and exclusivity, each one of the rooms is characterized by an ensuite bathroom, with views of the forest and an outdoor bathroom as well, the main lodge area features a kitchen, and a well-stocked bar serving a variety of drinks. The lodge offers activities like Night game drives, day game drives, sundowners in Lake Manyara, and bicycling in village tours. It is the best place where activities begin while in the conservation area.
Lake Manyara Kilimanjaro Lodge is located along the edge of the Great Rift Valley overlooking the beautiful Lake Manyara, the lodge features 50 rooms with 2 villas, and all rooms have been well decorated to meet the perfect feel of luxury,rooms are decorated to meet the 5* luxury experience, they have a shower, air conditioning, fireplace, mini bar, WIFI, and a private balcony. The main lodge area features a bar and restaurant serving meals from breakfast to dinner. The lodge is strategically located between four conservation areas, one staying here is in a position to access any park at their convenience.
Kirurumu Manyara Lodge is placed at the edge of the Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Manyara, the backdrop behind the lodge is an amazing view of the Ngorongoro mountain, there are 32 rooms inthe facility some of these are family rooms while others are honeymoon suites, the other rooms can be arranged as twins, doubles or triples. All the rooms are built with private verandahs, overlooking the rift valley escarpment.
In conclusion, there is available accommodation in the park, visits to the park can be done any time but are best during the dry season between the months of December-February and June to September.