Zebras drinking from a narrow stream beneath the layered rock of the Rift Valley escarpment
Lodge · Classic

Lake Manyara — escarpment lodges

In Lake Manyara

Good to know: this page describes a type of place, not one property. The camp we actually book depends on your dates, your budget and what's free when we quote, so the useful part here is the decision. Your shortlist of named camps comes with your itinerary.
Type
Lodge
Level
Classic
Typical size
10 to 20 rooms
Rooms are
Chalets facing the lake
Children
Welcome
Pool
Usually
Wi-Fi
Usually, in the mess
The area

The escarpment above Manyara gives you a long view down the Rift and over the lake. It's a short drive to the park gate, and it makes a natural first or last night on the northern circuit.

The decision

Manyara is a half-day park, not a two-day one, so honestly, a night here works best as a first stop. It's a short drive from Arusha, there's a view down the length of the Rift Valley, and it's a gentle start before the long days begin.

The trade-off: the view is from the escarpment above the park, so you'll drive down to the gate each morning. Some people would rather skip the night altogether and see Manyara as a stop on the way to the crater. Both are good options, and we'll ask which you'd prefer.

Worth knowing

What stands out

  1. 01 Rift Valley views
  2. 02 Close to the park gate
  3. 03 A great first night
Facilities
PoolRestaurantBarWi-Fi