Ngare lodge

Ngare Lodge is a three-star mid-range lodging located in Mto wa Mbu, 2 kilometers from the center and in proximity to Lake Manyara National Park in the Tanzania region. The resort serves as an ideal location, offering a stunning view of the Rift Valley, which extends across East Africa, as well as Lake Manyara and the renowned Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru on a clear day. Access to the lodge is available via road travel from Arusha town, requiring roughly 3 to 4 hours of driving from Arusha city, which serves as the gateway to many parks in Tanzania. Alternatively, a flight to the nearby Manyara airstrip takes about 50 minutes, followed by a brief transfer to the camp. The resort is accessible and economical for visitors and travelers seeking to explore the park, featuring stunning vistas and the Rift Valley escarpment that provides an unforgettable experience.

Ngare Lodge features more than five spacious and comfortable rooms that offer stunning views of the Rift Valley escarpment and the surrounding scenery, constructed in a modern architectural style with a high level of luxury. The rooms are elevated on raised wooden platforms and equipped with private en suite amenities, including flushing toilets, hot and cold showers, mosquito nets, complimentary toiletries, bottled water, slippers, and wash basins. The rooms feature expansive sitting spaces and verandas that offer breathtaking views of the Rift Valley, wildness, and other landscapes. Rooms are well furnished with clean, comfy king and queen-sized beds. Rooms are categorized by size and type, featuring single beds for individuals, double beds for sharing, and triple rooms priced at $200 per night and beyond. During the high/peak season, rates vary significantly based on the season.

Ngare Lodge provides an array of services and facilities, including:

On-site restaurant offering a delectable array of both international and local cuisine to satisfy guests’ preferences. Continental breakfast, lunch, and supper are provided by a hospitable, amiable, and well-organized staff. You may dine at any location of your preference, whether it be a restaurant or a garden, while appreciating the morning sunrise and the picturesque scenery.

A well equipped bar offers a diverse selection of beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options such as local drinks, cocktails, wines, spirits, and international beers. You may unwind and have a mocktail while taking in the breathtaking view of the Rift Valley and its surroundings.

Services include complimentary and extensive parking, laundry and housekeeping services, and airport transportation for pickups and drop-offs.

Wi-Fi hotspot internet is accessible in the main building of the lodge, allowing visitors to maintain communication with their families and friends.

Recreational activities available at the lodge include boating on Lake Manyara and game drives in the park, providing opportunities to observe a diverse array of wildlife, as well as playing football, among others.

Lake Manyara National Park is located in northern Tanzania, encompassing a total area of 352 square kilometers, which includes 230 square kilometers of lake surface. The park is located between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley, 126 km southwest of Arusha in Tanzania. The park is one of the most frequented and safeguarded areas in Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara Region. The park is home to various animals, including elephants, buffaloes, impalas, antelopes, zebras, warthogs, monkeys, hippos, hyenas, baboons, wildebeests, and giraffes, as well as over 350 species of birds, such as Eurasian migrant birds, acacia-associated birds, and raptors, along with three endangered Tanzanian species, including black-collared lovebirds and ash-starlings.

Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its flocks of flamingos and tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara National Park offers a variety of attractions and activities, including game drives to observe diverse wildlife, boat cruises on Lake Manyara, hot air ballooning, bird watching due to its rich avian diversity, nature walks, flying safaris, cultural visits to local homes, and numerous additional activities. The park offers several accommodations: cheap, mid-range, and luxury, which are convenient and reasonable for travelers, particularly in the northern region of Lake Manyara National Park.