It is difficult to imagine a more dramatic setting - on the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and a stunning Manyara soda lake. Tree climbing lions are but one lure. Lake Manyara's flamingoes and great birds of prey are world-renowned, and provide inspiration for the lodge's design - swooping curves complemented by soft, geometric patterns.

The circular shape of the buildings is a tribute to indigenous architectural traditions. Beyond the superb standards of hospitality offered, there is a spirit of tranquility that prevails.

Accommodation:

Each spacious guest room at Manyara Serena Lodge has a private balcony with panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley and the soda lake of Manyara

67 rooms with stylish murals depicting bird migration patterns and ensuite bathrooms.

Facilities/Activities:

Swimming Pool, bar and public areas with dramatic views of the landscape.

UNIQUE OFFERINGS AND EVENTS

Indeed, there is a blaze of euphoria that seems to accompany game-viewing trips into Lake Manyara National Park. But these trips are only the beginning of the special offerings that guests are invited to experience at Manyara Serena.

With just a day's advance notice, guests can be treated to a private champagne "bush" breakfast. Your special table will be set up on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment overlooking Lake Manyara. It will be just you, your wait staff and the early morning African wilderness.

There are daily guided bird walks through the extensive lodge grounds and gardens. All walks are complimentary and are led by the Lodge's resident naturalist.

Each evening after dinner, guests may choose to have their coffee or drinks around the "campfire" where frequently there will be musicians to entertain you.

Full day trips into the bush can be arranged, usually with just a day's advance notice.  Your specially prepared picnic lunch, enjoyed somewhere in the bush wilderness, will surely be like no other you have experienced.

GETTING THERE

Manyara Serena Lodge is 120 kilometers from Arusha - a three hour drive by car or a 25 minute flight from Arusha airstrip

GAME VIEWING

Lake Manyara National Park is an ornithological paradise with an abundance of birdlife. Verreaux's eagles, vultures, storks, swifts and swallows wing by lodgings atop the spectacular cliffs overlooking the lake. Lake Manyara, at 3,150 feet, is at times replete with flamingos, pelicans, storks and cormorants. The hippo pool, where guests may get out of their vehicles, is located on a freshwater stream that enters the lake at its northern tip.

The parks springs and a dense groundwater forest of giant figs and mahogany shelter blue monkeys, baboons, bush bucks, common water bucks, elephants, and silvery-cheeked horn bills. Acacia woodland and open grassland are frequented by buffalo, wildebeests, impalas, giraffes, zebras, lions, and gray-backed fiscal-shrikes. Streams attract pythons, Nile monitor lizards and mountain wagtails.

 Game drives across Lake Manyara National Park are scheduled daily.

Early morning from 6:30 am to 8:30 am
Morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Afternoon from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Rates: Please contact us for current rates