We offer twice-daily game drives with sunrise and sundowner stops. andBeyond’s professionally trained guides will ask you about your favourite wildlife and will do their very best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it’s tracking an animal or spending more time at sightings. Guides will also introduce our Star Birds and explain Lake Manyara’s diverse habitats.

You may also choose to go out on a night game drive (available at an additional cost) to discover the nocturnal life of Africa’s predators.

Keen birders will delight in the opportunity to birdwatch and search for approximately 400 species. The variety of ecosystems, brings a large diversity of birdlife found in this small park. Find all of the Star Birds and celebrate with a bottle of sparkling wine.

Guests who spend two or more nights at andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, will receive a complimentary game drive at night or a scenic bicycle ride exploring Lake Manyara.

SAFARI NIGHT DRIVE
andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is one of the few places in Tanzania where guests can experience evening game drives, and the opportunity to encounter sightings of nocturnal predators.

SCENIC BICYCLE RIDE
Enjoy a guided bike ride or walk through the Mayoka community. Drive to Mayoka to collect your bicycle and begin your adventure through this vibrant village. Here, you will have the chance to interact with the friendly residents, including members of the nomadic Mang’ati tribe. The scenic journey will lead you to the lake, where you may be treated to sightings of various waterbirds.

An enriching highlight on any stay, a community visit provides a first-hand experience of the projects Africa Foundation, our long-standing community and conservation development partner, is facilitating and supporting to enable future leaders, healthy ecosystems, future foundations and thriving communities.

Meander through the forest in the lodge’s surrounds and encounter extraordinary birds, butterflies, and the other small creatures that would not normally be seen from a safari vehicle.

Families and groups will fall in love with the tranquility and adventure of Lake Manyara Tree Lodge. Here a Family Treehouse Suite has been specially designed with two rooms that can accommodate a family of four (two adults and two children). Travel to Tanzania is recommended for children eight-years or older.

Children will have the opportunity to embark on our very exciting WILDchild programme, filled with fun, interactive activities that offer opportunities to learn and discover new experiences and cultures. Our adventures at &Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge include:
• Butterfly walks
• Cycling through a village
• Bow and arrow shooting
• Spear throwing
• Playing football games with the our staff
• Baking cookies with our chefs and marshmallow
roasting in the boma

Enjoy a guided bike ride or walk through the Mayoka community. Drive to Mayoka to collect your bicycle and begin your adventure through this vibrant village. Here, you will have the chance to interact with the friendly residents, including members of the nomadic Mang’ati tribe. The scenic journey will lead you to the lake, where you may be treated to sightings of various waterbirds.

Should you not be inclined to hop onto a bicycle, there is a guided walk along the same route.

Available at an additional cost. Maximum of 14 guests.

Beyond your average fly camping experience

Spend an evening under a blanket of a million stars, on an unforgettable sleepout adventure. After a night game drive, you will be ushered to a secluded and exclusive sleepout spot where luxuriously adorned beds, swathed in romantic netting, a private campfire, and all the amenities you require to feel comfortable, await you. Perfect for up two to four guests, over the age of 16.

*Should a private vehicle be booked, guests can arrive at the sleepout venue as the sun is setting and can directly head out from there on an evening game drive.

Add another dimension to your daily game drives and enter the world of Africa’s nocturnal predators on a thrilling night drive, made particularly spectacular with the moon reflecting off the lake. After an early dinner, leave the lodge at about 20h00 and explore the park for approximately three hours listening to the bush come alive with a cacophony of night sounds.

Available at an additional cost.

Stroll through ancient forests on a treetop canopy tour and marvel at the lush expanse on the viewing decks suspended above the forest floor.

Available at an additional cost.

With a dedicated game ranger and tracker, as well as a private game drive vehicle, guests have the luxury of tailor-making their own safari experience; choosing their own game drive times and spending as much time as they want at sightings.

Available at an additional cost.

Pamper yourself with a soul-soothing wellness treatment in our massage sala. Therapies are performed using Healing Earth products, made from all-natural ingredients.

Available at an additional cost.