&Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Arusha Region
Forest biome · African elephant · Lion
Can support Big Life Foundation
Price on request
Inside park
Where to stay in and near Lake Manyara National Park
Tree-climbing lions and flamingo populations
Arusha Region, Tanzania
About Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara is a small park at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment on Tanzania's northern circuit, a groundwater forest of fig and mahogany that opens onto a soda lake with flamingos, pelicans and a bird list above 400 species. It is known for tree-climbing lions, not guaranteed but a regular sight, for large elephant herds in the forest, and for the treetop walkway and the night drives it allows. It is usually a half or full day between Arusha and Ngorongoro, with lodges on the escarpment rim above it. The dry season from June to October is easiest; it is a malaria area.
Things to do: Game drives · Hiking · Safaris · Scenic drives
Where you can stay: Safari lodges
Stay in & near Lake Manyara National Park
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
Getting there
One stay we sell in Lake Manyara National Park. Tap the pin for the listing.
3.5830° S, 35.7812° E2,000 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Lake Manyara National Park wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Lake Manyara National Park: your questions
Where is Lake Manyara National Park?
Lake Manyara National Park is in Arusha Region, Tanzania.
How do park fees work at Lake Manyara National Park?
Tanzania National Parks charges a conservation fee per person per 24 hours, with different rates for East African citizens, expatriate residents and non-residents, plus vehicle fees and VAT. Fees are paid electronically through the TANAPA payment system, not in cash at the gate. Safari operators normally handle this within the trip price.
When is the best time to visit Lake Manyara National Park?
The best time to visit Lake Manyara National Park is Year-round.
What is there to do at Lake Manyara National Park?
Popular activities at Lake Manyara National Park include game drives, hiking, safaris, scenic drives.
Where can you stay in Lake Manyara National Park?
Places to stay inside Lake Manyara National Park include &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge. Request them on Spekboom and pay once your dates are confirmed. Every booking funds conservation.
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