Location
The lodge is set one of the most diverse parks in Tanzania. Located towards the north of the country, Lake Manyara National Park boasts an incredible wealth of habitats, from swamps and a tranquil lake to the mountain escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. In the heart of a mahogany forest in the southern reaches of the park, is the exclusive Lake Manyara Tree Lodge. It takes the place of Maji Moto Tented Camp and has been designed to exert minimal impact on the environment. The lodge boasts 10 spacious tree houses cradled in the boughs of mahogany trees and is situated about a kilometre from the lakeshore.

At a glance

• Accommodation - Capacity - 20
• 10 romantic tree house suites
• Extraordinary African wildlife
• Tree-climbing lions
• Game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles
• Excellent birdwatching
• Beautiful Great Rift Valley views
• Spectacular East African safari lodge

Accommodation
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.

Activities
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.

Wildlife
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including leopard, buffalo, elephant and lion but no rhino. It is famous for its elusive tree-climbing lions which only here seem to enjoy spending time spread out among the branches of acacia trees. Also of special interest are the Maasai giraffe, buffalo, zebra, warthog, hippo, slender mongoose, blue monkey, honey badger, porcupine, hyena, wildebeest, Coke's hartebeest and impala. The park features the highest density of baboons anywhere in Africa and troops can number up to 200 members. Lake Manyara National Park is one of the best place in Africa for birdwatchers. The park has nearly 400 species and the extraordinary diversity of birdlife draws birders from around the world. There are seven species of vulture, 12 species of eagle and five owl varieties, as well as an abundance of waterfowl. It is possible to count 30 or more aquatic species from certain points at the water's edge, with Saddle-billed Stork, Lesser Flamingo, and Little Egret usually among them.

Child Policy
Children are welcome, although travel to Tanzania is not recommended for children younger than 8 years old. Regretfully children 5 years and younger cannot participate in the regular game drives. Child minders can be booked at an additional cost.