The only lodge inside Lake Manyara National Park — thatched treehouse suites in a mahogany forest in the remote south of the park, by andBeyond.
andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is hidden in a forest of mahogany, wild mango and fig trees in the far south of Lake Manyara National Park. It is the only lodge inside the park, and its thatched treehouse suites, raised among the branches, are among the most romantic places to stay in northern Tanzania.
Lake Manyara is a park of remarkable variety for its size: groundwater forest fed by springs at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment, open grassland, acacia woodland and the shallow soda lake that gives the park its name. Elephants, buffalo, giraffes and baboon troops move through the forest, hippos wallow in the pools, and the lakeshore is famous for its birdlife.
Each treehouse suite has a veranda with an outdoor shower, an en-suite bathroom with a free-standing bath, a fan and an in-room safe, and the sounds of the forest all around. A family treehouse is available for parents travelling with children. The lodge also has a small swimming pool, a spa offering massages, a curio shop and a boma for dining under the stars.
Because the lodge lies deep in the park, some 48 km from the entrance gate, you enjoy the forest, the lakeshore and its wildlife long after day visitors have left, and before they arrive in the morning. Stays are full board with most drinks included, and laundry is included too.
The bush is never far away — wildlife moves through the lodge, so guests are escorted to their rooms after dark. We recommend at least two nights to enjoy the park at its quietest.
Thatched treehouses raised in the forest canopy, each with an en-suite bathroom and a free-standing bath. The veranda has an outdoor shower, so you can wash under the trees with birdsong all around — an unforgettable way to start the day.
A larger treehouse designed for families. Because decks are raised and wildlife moves through the lodge, children need constant supervision — we discuss the details with you before booking.
A small pool in the forest — cool and shaded on hot afternoons between drives.
Massage treatments in a forest setting (extra cost).
Dinners under the stars around the fire.
Drinks after the day’s drives, with most drinks included.
Fitness kit delivered to your treehouse.
Guests are escorted to their rooms after dark.
Stays are full board. Breakfast is a buffet with cooked options — and packed breakfasts are available for early starts, so you can be out in the park at first light. Lunch is served at the lodge or as a picnic in the park, and dinner is three courses at individual tables, inside or outdoors in the boma under the stars.
For a special occasion, private dinners on your treehouse deck can be arranged — candlelight in the canopy, with the sounds of the forest all around. Most drinks are included, except champagne and imported wines and spirits. Tell us about any dietary needs and we will pass them to the lodge in advance.
The lodge is in the far south of Lake Manyara National Park, around 48 km from the entrance gate. Most guests arrive by road with a game drive through the park on the way in, so the journey itself is part of the safari.
If you fly into Lake Manyara airstrip, allow around three hours to reach the lodge if driving straight through — longer if you stop for wildlife, which you will. We plan your timing so you arrive in good time for afternoon tea and a sundowner.
Lake Manyara is beautiful all year. The green season, from November to May, brings migrant birds, lush forest and a fuller lake that can attract flamingos and pelicans. The dry season, from June to October, is good for elephants and buffalo, which gather near the springs and the lakeshore.
Because the lodge is in a malaria area, speak to your doctor about prevention before you travel. Whatever the season, the remote south of the park offers a peaceful contrast to the busier parks of the northern circuit.
Wake up inside Lake Manyara National Park, long before day visitors arrive.
Raised among mahogany and fig trees, with outdoor showers on the veranda.
Some 48 km from the gate, in the quiet south of the park.
Romantic evenings in the canopy for honeymoons and celebrations.
These itineraries visit Lake Manyara and can be tailored to include Lake Manyara Tree Lodge.
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Tarangire’s baobabs, the Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara — four great parks in a private five-day safari.
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Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Lake Manyara
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Yes — it is the only lodge inside Lake Manyara National Park, in the far south of the park, around 48 km from the entrance gate.
Thatched treehouse suites raised in the forest, with an outdoor shower on the veranda and a free-standing bath, plus a family treehouse.
Yes, a small swimming pool and a spa offering massages at extra cost.
Full board and most drinks, with laundry included. Some activities, such as night drives and the canopy walkway, cost extra.
Children of all ages are accepted, but decks are raised and wildlife moves through the lodge, so constant supervision is needed.
We recommend at least two nights, so you can enjoy the park in the early morning and late afternoon.
Tell us your dates and we will check availability and build a personalised Tanzania itinerary around your stay.
