Poapark Resort

Poapark Resort: Located in Mto wa Mbu, 4 miles from Lake Manyara Airport, and within 10 minutes of Tanzania, Poapark Resort is a mid-range lodging option near Lake Manyara National Park. The resort is about an hour’s drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Areas and 80 kilometers from Karatu town. One can arrive at the resort by road from Arusha town, which is the starting point for many Tanzanian parks. It takes around three to four hours to drive there, and it takes fifty minutes to fly to the nearby Manyara airport, after which it takes a short while to go to the resort. With its stunning vistas and Rift Valley escarpment, the resort is accessible and ideal for safari adventure for tourists and travelers who wish to see Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area , and Karatu.

Built in an African traditional style, Poapark Resort offers more than ten large, comfortable rooms with stunning views of the lake and the surrounding forest. The well-elevated hardwood platform in the rooms provides a private en suite bathroom with hot and cold showers, flushing toilets, free toiletries, complimentary bottled water, extinguishers, white linen, slippers, wash basins, and wrapped mosquito nets. The spacious sitting areas and verandas in the rooms offer breathtaking views of the lake, the surrounding landscape, and the wildness. The king and queen-sized beds in the well-equipped rooms are clean and comfortable. The rooms range in size and category, including single beds for single people, double beds for sharing, and family rooms. The rates start at $200 a night and go up slightly depending on the season during high/peak season.

Poapark Resort 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 cordial, 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 stocked bar offering a diverse selection of beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options such as local drinks, cocktails, wines, spirits, and international beers, allows you to unwind and have a mocktail while admiring the breathtaking vista of the Rift Valley and its surroundings.

Services provided include complimentary and extensive parking facilities, laundry and housekeeping services, as well as 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, game drives in the park to observe a diverse array of wildlife, and playing football, among others.

Lake Manyara National Park is located in northern Tanzania, encompassing a total area of 352 square kilometers, of which 230 square kilometers is comprised 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 bird species 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 migrating from Tarangire, boat cruises on Lake Manyara, hot air ballooning, bird watching due to the park’s extensive avian species, nature walks, flying safaris, cultural visits to local homes, and numerous additional activities. The park offers various accommodations: budget, mid-range, and luxury, which are handy and economical for guests’ preferences. In the northern region of Lake Manyara National Park