Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is the only lodge in the small yet diverse Lake Manyara National Park. The lodge is located in the remote south-western region of the park, allowing for leisurely tracking of the park's famous tree-climbing lions and for unimpeded viewing of the flocks of pelicans, flamingoes and buffalo cooling in the soda lake.

Although it is Tanzania’s smallest park, Lake Manyara is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. The beautiful Lake Manyara covers two thirds of the park, while the rest consists of steep mountainside, swamps, dense woodlands, open grassy areas and hot springs. Lake Manyara National Park is a World Biosphere Reserve that was originally created to protect the huge elephant herds that were made famous by author Iain Douglas Hamilton. Following devastating poaching in the 1980s, conservation efforts have seen elephant populations increasing again and the park is once again home to large elephant numbers. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and seeing the tawny king of the animals sprawled in the bough of a tree is an unforgettable sight. Lake Manyara is one of the many alkaline lakes of the Great Rift Valley. It was formed abut three million years ago and is quite shallow, with an average depth of about three metres. The lake hosts large fish populations, notably tilapia and catfish and attracts hundreds of birds species, especially breathtaking flocks of flamingo.

There is a magnificent open-plan guest area with an intimate and cozy atmosphere overlooking the forest boma, with enough seating for 20 people. Dodoma carvings, African artefacts and sumptuous fabrics and prints are framed by banana-fibre ceilings and wood-panelled walls. There is also a stylish lap pool and a crafts gallery, which features a good selection of community craftwork. Lake Manyara Tree Lodge also offers the classic Tanzanian private butler service.

There are two daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, lead by experienced rangers and guides. The wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park is habituated to the presence of humans and this makes our game drives and night drives all the more rewarding.

Maasai naturalists and a ranger will lead you on bush walks in the vicinity of the camp, providing an ideal opportunity for guests to learn more about the fascinating fauna and flora in Lake Manyara National Park.

Your game viewing experience is complemented by many other memorable activities such as Picnics or breakfasts on the lakeshore and Birding safaris.

Lake Manyara has a warm to hot climate, which due to its close proximity to the equator and altitude, stays about the same year round.

There are two rainy seasons with the so-called short rains being from November to December and the long rains from March to May.

The dry season is from June to September and January to February.

The minimum temperatures are 15°C/59°F and the maximum 40°C/104°F. The African heat reaches its peak in the dry months of January and February. The coldest month is July, although the mild temperatures cannot compare to the European winters.