Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge \u2014 rim-top lodge overlooking lake manyara

Overview

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge occupies a dramatic rim-top site on the Mto wa Mbu escarpment, with sweeping outlooks down to the alkaline lake, groundwater forest and wide plains of lake manyara national park. The lodge’s architecture borrows the circular rondavel form and uses local stone and frescoed interior motifs to echo the birdlife and landscape it overlooks — it’s a lodge designed so the view, and the wildlife beyond it, feel like the natural centrepiece of a stay. Accommodation is arranged in two-storey rondavels and contemporary suites (including the Losimingori suite), with roughly seventy-five rooms in total that suit couples, families and small groups looking for comfortable, characterful safari nights close to the park. Public life centres on the veranda-led dining room, the “vanishing-horizon” pool (now heated for year-round comfort) and lawned terraces that are perfect for sunset viewing and field dining. Lake Manyara itself is famous for birdlife (flamingoes when the conditions suit), tree-climbing lions and diverse habitats; the lodge is a practical base for birding, guided drives, village visits and light-activity options such as biking or canoeing, making it a versatile stop on a northern-circuit safari. Highlights / Why Stay Here • rim-top position with uninterrupted views over lake manyara and the rift escarpment — exceptional vantage for sunrise and sunset. • architecturally striking rondavel accommodation and a sophisticated Losimingori suite for elevated comfort. • heated “vanishing-horizon” pool overlooking the plains — comfortable year-round swimming and relaxation. • direct access to lake manyara national park for game drives, birding and guided nature walks. • family-friendly activities (village lunch, nature walks, biking) and conference/wedding facilities for groups.

Rooms: the lodge’s room inventory (c. 75 rooms and suites) is arranged in circular rondavels and includes standard twin/double rooms plus the Losimingori suite for guests wanting extra living space and panoramic balcony views. Rooms typically offer en-suite bathrooms, private balconies or terraces, tea/coffee facilities and comfortable safari furnishings — confirm exact bed configurations and interleading options at booking. Communal facilities: ● heated vanishing-horizon swimming pool and pool deck for relaxation. ● flamingo restaurant and outside dining terrace for plated and buffet service, plus options for bush lunches and private field dining. ● maisha spa & wellness (massage/therapy room) for post-drive recovery. ● organic vegetable garden, gift/safari boutique, Wi-Fi in public areas and conference/meeting facilities for MICE groups.

• ●game drives into lake manyara national park (tree-climbing lions, hippo pools, elephant herds
• ●village lunch — a guided cultural walk followed by a buffet lunch in local banana plantations.
• ●guided nature walks, birding, cycling and canoe trips on suitable sections of the lake
• ●tailored bush breakfasts, private sundowners on the escarpment and cultural music/dance