Manyara Best View Lodge & Spa is located high on the Rift Valley Escarpment near Mto wa Mbu and Lake Manyara. The lodge sits approximately 350 metres above the valley floor.
Its elevated position provides wide views across Lake Manyara, local banana farms, the Mbuyuni hills and the surrounding savannah.
The lodge is well positioned for travellers visiting Lake Manyara National Park and continuing through Tanzaniaโs northern safari circuit.
No, Manyara Best View Lodge is not located inside Lake Manyara National Park. It is situated outside the park on the Rift Valley Escarpment.
The location still provides convenient access to Lake Manyara National Park, Mto wa Mbu and other nearby attractions.
Staying outside the park also gives guests access to spa treatments, village activities and beautiful views across the wider Manyara area.
The rooms are spacious and comfortably furnished with good beds, private bathrooms and private verandas.
Each veranda offers views across the valley, Lake Manyara, banana farms and the surrounding hills.
The rooms are suitable for relaxing after a game drive and provide a peaceful setting for watching the sunset.
Yes, Manyara Best View Lodge has an infinity pool overlooking the Rift Valley landscape.
The pool area is one of the best places at the lodge to relax during the warmer part of the day.
Guests can enjoy the wide valley views while swimming, resting beside the pool or having a drink before dinner.
Yes, the lodge has a full service spa offering massages and beauty treatments.
Spa treatments are useful for guests who want to relax after long drives, game drives or several days of safari travel.
Treatments may require advance booking, so we recommend confirming your preferred time before arrival or during check in.
Yes, Manyara Best View Lodge operates using solar power.
This allows the property to provide comfortable accommodation while reducing its dependence on conventional electricity.
As with many eco lodges, guests are encouraged to use electricity and hot water responsibly during their stay.
The lodge has an onsite restaurant serving fresh multi course meals.
Meals usually include a mixture of local and international dishes, depending on the daily menu and the meal plan included in your booking.
Vegetarian meals and other dietary requirements can normally be arranged when the lodge is informed in advance.
The drive from Arusha to Manyara Best View Lodge usually takes around three hours.
The exact travel time depends on traffic, road conditions and your departure point in Arusha.
Guests arriving by air can also reach the lodge through Lake Manyara Airstrip, followed by a road transfer.
Guests can enjoy views of Lake Manyara, local banana farms, the Rift Valley wall, the Mbuyuni hills and the surrounding savannah.
The elevated position makes sunrise and sunset particularly enjoyable from the private verandas, restaurant and pool area.
The lodge is also surrounded by natural vegetation and attracts many bird species, making it a pleasant choice for bird lovers.
Yes, Manyara Best View Lodge can be suitable for families travelling with children.
The spacious rooms, swimming pool and peaceful surroundings provide space for families to relax between safari activities.
Families should confirm room arrangements, child policies and available sleeping options before booking.
