Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

Located on land that overlooks the vast landscape of the Great Rift Valley, the Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge offers a stay that has guests captivated from the moment they walk into the reception area. Views are spectacular over Lake Manyara and out to Mt Meru, and it is said one can see Mt Kilimanjaro in the distance on a clear day.

The lodge has tall reeded roofs that house a comfortable lounge area with a small library, with the Nyati Bar serving refreshing beverages throughout the day. The Acacia Restaurant is subtly elegant with white tablecloths that complement the classic African art and décor. The Lodge has a rim-flow swimming pool that has wonderful views over the Valley and guests have the chance to indulge in a spa treatment or to get a workout in at the gym on site.

Younger guests can spend time in the children’s playroom and for guests needing to work while away, there is a business center and meeting rooms available at the Lodge. A game of billiards or browsing the boutique shop is just two more facilities on site.

Location

The Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge is located in Mto Wa Mbu near Tanzania’s Manyara Region and overlooks the Great Rift Valley. Guests can fly into the Lake Manyara Airstrip from Arusha which is a 30-minute flight or from Kilimanjaro Airport which will take approximately 40 minutes. The Lodge is located seven miles from the Lake Manyara Airstrip and around 70 miles from Arusha itself, a drive of around two and a half hours.

Rooms / Tents

There are 50 Deluxe Rooms and a Two-Bedroom Villa at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge. The Deluxe Rooms are 380 sq feet in size with a large double bed and offer a view over the gardens or vast landscape from a private verandah.

The Presidential Suite or Villa is around 2370 sq feet in size and has an extra-large double bed in one room with two single beds in the other room. There is an en-suite bathroom off the main bedroom and a second bathroom for guests in the other room to use. The suite has a dining area and lounge and a view of Lake Manyara from the private verandah.

Every room has a writing desk and chair, a fireplace, a small refrigerator, and air conditioning. There is a standing fan, tea/coffee-making facilities, WiFi for guests to use as well as a safe to store valuables. The bathrooms are en-suite with a toilet, vanity, a bathtub as well as an indoor and outdoor shower. There are bathroom amenities for guests to use during their stay.

Amenities

Guests at the lodge can enjoy a range of top-notch amenities including the elegant Acacia Restaurant, Nyati Bar, a fitness center, massage treatments, a rim-flow swimming pool with valley views, and a boutique shop. The property also offers a meeting room, laundry services, barbeque facilities, a children’s playroom, bonfire setups, billiards, a library, and complimentary WiFi.

Game Viewing / Activities

There are many fantastic activities for guests to enjoy during their stay at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, with game drives, walking safaris, and treetop nature walks among the top highlights. Guests can enjoy a village walk with a visit to the Kibuweni Village, which is located around thirty minutes away from the Lodge and provides the chance to interact with the local community.

Guests can also engage in meaningful activities such as tree planting, and enjoy a bird-watching outing with over 150 bird species said to be in the region. At the lodge, older guests can enjoy a game of billiards while younger visitors can spend time in the kid’s club.