Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

After dinner, head into Lake Manyara National Park on a guided night safari and discover a different side of the wilderness. Travelling in an open 4×4 vehicle, you'll explore the park with expert guides searching for wildlife that becomes active after dark. Look out for lions beginning their nightly patrols, hippos grazing away from the water, genets, civets, porcupines and, if you're fortunate, a leopard moving through the shadows.

As you drive, the moonlight reflecting across Lake Manyara adds another dimension to the landscape. Every outing offers different sightings, making a night safari an exciting addition to your stay at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge.

Set out on guided game drives through quieter areas of Lake Manyara National Park, accessible only to overnight guests. Travelling in an open 4×4 safari vehicle with experienced guides, you'll explore forests, floodplains, woodlands and the lakeshore in search of the park’s remarkable wildlife. Look for Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, giraffes, buffalo, olive baboons and, with a little luck, elusive leopards.

The lakeshore is also an excellent place to spot a wide variety of birdlife throughout the day. Every drive follows recent wildlife activity, ensuring each outing offers different sightings and memorable encounters across this remarkable national park.

Cycle through Mayoka Village with a local guide and discover everyday life beyond the boundaries of Lake Manyara National Park. Riding at a relaxed pace, you'll pass family homes, farms, small businesses and community gathering places while learning about local traditions and daily routines. Along the way, there are opportunities to meet residents, stop at local markets when open and hear how the surrounding communities live alongside the nearby wildlife areas.

Your guide shares stories about the village, its history and the region’s culture, making every stop more meaningful. This guided cycling excursion offers an enjoyable way to experience rural Tanzania from a different perspective.