Attractions - Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park offers the most spectacular view of the tree-climbing Lions. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley, the park is noted for its numerous Buffalo. Elephant, Sacred 1 bis, Corm ants and Geese. The park is 319sq km. The wall of the Great Rift Valley forms the back drop from where the forest opens up into woodlands, grasslands, swamps and beyond the soda lake itself. It is 130 km from Arusha- about 2 hours drive so can be visited on a day excursion.

Village Walk

Offer visitors a chance to catch a rare glimpse of some of the fascinating different cultures of East Africa. The Village of Mto wa Mbu on the shores of Lake Manyara is a living example of one of the richest linguistic mixes in Africa. Home to over 90 tribes, Mto wa Mbu is quite possibly the only place where you can hear Bantu, Nilotic, Khoisan and Cushitic accents spoken in the same marketplace together with the diverse lifestyles and heritage that comes with these people.

What to expect

A real cultural experience, feeling the heartbeat of an authentic African village with every step you take. You will encounter many locals and sense the existence of their being. A leisurely stroll with a village guide will take you through local homes, farmlands, resident bars, a kindergarten and a church. After the walk we gather at a private, local banana-leaf bar, for a one in a million African fruit tasting. A wide variety of local fruits will be presented to you to taste and appreciate. We then get transferred back to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, if desired.

Lake Manyara Hotel (TAHI group)

• Built on the tip of the great Rift Valley, 4500 feet above sea level
• the lodge offers magnificent panoramic views of the national park belowl
• and of the seemingly unending surrounding landscape
• Safety as our top priority in assuring safety of everyone in the park
• Each of the 100 rooms are strategically placed to offer unique views of the surroundings
• Living up to highest industry standards

Kirurumu Tented Lodge

• A luxury tented lodge built on the Gregorian Escarpment of the Great Rift Valley
• Set in this stunning location, it overlooks a spectacular panorama across Lake Manyara to Mount Losimongori and miles of seemingly untouched Africa.
• Kirurumu is sympathetically and unobtrusively built of local materials, inspired by the nearby traditional Mbulu (Iraqw) tribal dwellings
• The well spaced tents are private and secluded, each raised on a base of natural stone
• Bedroom are comfortable with twin or double beds with duvets. The modern en-suite bathrooms have hot and cold water and flush toilets.
• Living up to highest industry standards

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

• The abundant birdlife of Lake Manyara was the inspiration for this 5-star lodge
• The unique location of the lodge, also overlooking the soda lake, allows observation of many large and small colourful birds moving in circles and spirals
• All 62 bedrooms and the swimming pool take full advantage of the breath -taking view.

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

• The lodge is a sophisticated blend of intimacy and romance, offering privacy and exclusivity in cool, leafy surrounds
• Each of the ten tree houses have been built on stilts, in the boughs of ancient mahogany trees, discreetly tucked away in the forest
• The tree houses have been crafted from local timber and makuti (palm fronds) and feature large open decks and spacious rooms with large windows to invite the flourishing forest into the luxurious elegance of each room.