Upendo Manyara Safari Lodge
Upendo Manyara Safari Lodge is a three-star affordable lodging located in Mto wa Mbu, five kilometers from Manyara Airport, near Lake Manyara National Park in the Tanzania Region. The Lodge is enveloped by a verdant landscape of acacia trees accompanied by the sounds of African wildlife. 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 area, offering stunning vistas that provide a wonderful experience.
Upendo Manyara Safari Lodge features more than five expansive and luxurious tents designed in traditional African style, offering views of the picturesque surroundings. Camping areas are available for enthusiasts and backpackers, with tents available for rental. The rooms are adequately raised and equipped with private en suite amenities, including flushing toilets, hot and cold showers, mosquito nets, complimentary toiletries, bottled water, slippers, and wash basins. Rooms feature sitting spaces and verandas that provide breathtaking views of the park and its surroundings. The rooms are well furnished with pristine, comfy king and queen-sized beds. A bonfire at the lodge offers warmth to overnight guests. Rooms vary in size, featuring single beds for individuals, double beds for sharing, and triple rooms priced at $200 per night and beyond. During peak season, rates are marginally higher than in the low season.
Uupendo Manyara Safari Lodge and Campsite provides an array of services and facilities, including:
On-site restaurant offering a delectable selection of both foreign and local cuisine to satisfy guests’ preferences. Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided by amiable, courteous, and efficient staff. You may dine at any location of your preference, whether a restaurant or a garden, while appreciating the morning sunrise and the picturesque scenery.
A well-stocked bar offering a diverse selection of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, including local drinks, cocktails, wines, spirits, and international beers, allows you to unwind and have a mocktail while admiring the breathtaking view of the gardens and surrounding landscape.
Among the amenities are airport pickups and drop-offs, laundry and housekeeping services, and free and plentiful parking spaces.
The lodge offers wifi hot spot internet in the main building so that guests can stay in contact with their loved ones.
Recreational activities available at the lodge include football games, game drives in the park where you may see a variety of animals, and boating on Lake Manyara, to name a few.
Located in Tanzania’s northern region, Lake Manyara National Park spans 352 square kilometers, including 230 square kilometers of lake surface. The park is located 126 kilometers southwest of Arusha, Tanzania, between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. In Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara Region, the park is one of the most popular and well-protected areas. In addition to more than 350 species of birds, such as Eurasian Migrant Birds, Acacia Associated Birds, Raptors, and three endangered Tanzanian species, such as black collared love birds and ashly starling birds, the park is home to a variety of animals, including elephants, buffaloes, impalas, antelopes, zebras, warthogs, monkeys, hippos, hyenas, baboons, wildebeests, giraffes, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is also well-known for its tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos.
Lake Manyara National Park offers a variety of attractions and activities, such as game drives, where you can see a variety of animals during their migration from Tarangire, boat cruises on Lake Manyara, hot air ballooning, bird watching and birding in the park, nature walks, flying safaris, cultural visits to local homes, and many more. The park offers a variety of lodging options that are convenient and reasonably priced for visitors, including budget, mid-range, and luxury options. In Lake Manyara National Park’s northern region
