Africa Safari Lake Manyara

Africa Safari Lake Manyara — Wildlife on Your Doorstep in the GCA

Africa Safari Lake Manyara is located in a Game Controlled Area (GCA) on the foothills between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara National Park — a wildlife-managed buffer zone where zebra, hippo, wildebeest, giraffe and monkeys move freely through the camp grounds. The restaurant is built on the edges of the park with views over Lake Manyara, where flamingos and waterbirds are visible year-round and Maasai herders occasionally pass with their cattle through the wildlife corridor.

The lodge offers multiple accommodation types spanning from basic glamping to premium bungalows, making it accessible to a wide range of budgets. The premium bungalows share the same restaurant and lake view. Africa Safari also operates sister properties in the Serengeti and Arusha, making it a well-coordinated mid-range multi-stop option for Northern Circuit travellers.

Accommodation

Premium bungalows with views and private bathrooms, and Safari Comfort tents with canvas walls and permanent concrete floors. All units have en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and wardrobes. Restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, massage services and hiking trails on site. Free WiFi. Full board rates available.

Activities

Game drives to Lake Manyara National Park (15 minutes to gate). Day trips to Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Hiking trails in the GCA. Wildlife watching from the restaurant terrace. Bike hire. Cultural visits to Mto wa Mbu village. The GCA surroundings allow informal wildlife viewing year-round without park fees.

Who Is Africa Safari Lake Manyara Best For?

The lodge suits budget-to-mid-range independent travellers and small tour groups who want wildlife in the camp grounds, multiple accommodation tiers and the convenience of a well-organised mid-range operator with consistent Northern Circuit coverage.