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Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

Our rating

8/10

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Highlights

- Tree house accommodation
- Night game drives
- Away from day visitors

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Overview

One of the best offerings in the Lake Manyara area, Northern Tanzania, this ‘&Beyond’ property is sophisticated and stylish with good game viewing. Secluded treehouses provide unusual, luxury accommodation.

The main area at Tree Lodge is split over two levels, with high thatched ceilings to provide a great open air dining area and kitchen. The large decking provides plenty of seating and a pleasant pool area is a short walk away. Meals can also be prepared in the forest boma, offering a unique open-air dining experience.

Far from the park’s entrance, twice daily game drives explore the remote southern region of the reserve. Away from daily visitors, game viewing is led by expert rangers and includes a visit to the lake shore and the pursuit of Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions and herds of elephant. Night game drives provide the chance to witness the area’s nocturnal wildlife. Other activities include mountain biking and Maasai village visits.

Built on stilts, each of the 10 tree-top suites has an outdoor shower and private veranda amidst the sights and sounds of the bush. The surrounding canopy gives each tree house a sense of privacy and seclusion, and every room is exquisitely designed. Natural colours and materials create a minimalist feel, whilst a freestanding bath and large bed add a touch of luxury.

Children of all ages are warmly welcome, and there is a spacious and delightful family suite, custom built to house two adults and two children (three children can be accommodated on special request). This charming suite comprises a double and a twin room, both en-suite. Each bathroom has a shower, and the main bathroom also features a freestanding bath. Standard triple rooms can also be arranged, with children under 16 years of age obliged to share with a parent.

Although some age restrictions do apply to activities, children aged 12 and over can participate in non-exclusive game drives, and children aged 6-12 may participate at the manager’s discretion. Childminders can be booked during game drives for children under the age of 6 at additional cost, although those aged 3-5 years may be allowed to participate in shortened drives (again, at the manager's discretion). Should any family choose to pay extra for a private vehicle (subject to availability), there is no age restriction at all for their children. During family 'down time', the &Beyond ‘WILDchild’ programme keeps children well entertained. Activities might include tracking and fishing, making traditional bows and arrows, crafting, and painting. Given the property’s unfenced bush location, and the tree-top height of the accommodation, note that parents must supervise their children vigilantly at all times.

While it's true that the price tag might be on the high side, the &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is a professionally run property in an ideal location and makes for a wonderful stay in the heart of the forest.

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  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

  • We had the most amazing time. It exceeded all my hopes of what the trip would be. The guides, the hotels - everything was of such a wonderful quality. Thank you for organizing everything. I will absolutely recommend Tourdust and use you again.

    MissingClaudia L reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 11 January 2024

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