Mandhari lodge is a luxury accommodation owned and operated by Nasikia camps that run different properties across Tanzania. The lodge is situated high on the stunning Manyara escarpment that forms part of the Great Rift Valley. Mandhari is a Swahili word that means sceneries, views and landscape. The lodge is situated in the perfect base for Tanzania safari adventures to tourists and travellers who want to explore Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the nearby areas of Karartu and Mto wa Mbu overlooking the beautiful Views. One can be at the lodge by road transport from Arusha town taking approximately 3- 4 hour’s drive from Arusha city (the gateway destination to different parks of Tanzania) and 50 minutes to fly to the close lake Manyara airstrip then few minutes to be transferred to the camp.
Mandhari lodge contains 9 (nine)comfortable and dramatic glass- fronted suites , One honey moon nest suite and Villas with the magnificent of the Manyara Rift valley Escarpment built in African Traditional style with natural materials of local woods and grass thatched roofs.
All suites and Villas are well elevated, decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, bathroom with hot and cold showers, wrapped mosquito nets, free bottled water, and slippers in the room, free toiletries and many more. All suites and villas have private verandas and large sitting areas that give stunning views over the deep valley and surrounding areas. All suites are well equipped with comfortable clean beds with doubles beds for sharing /twin, and single beds for individuals and family rooming option. There is a fire place at the lodge where guests relax and share experiences about the safaris not only that it also provides warmth to visitors staying during chill weather. The cost of the rooms ranges from 100$ per night and above, during High/ peak season the rate is slightly high than in Low season.
Mandhari Lodge offers more services and facilities which include;
A dining area that serves different Menu especially local cuisine to meet guest’s choice. They offer buffet breakfast; picnic lunch and dinner served by well trained, welcoming and organized staff .you can have meals in any place of your choice either in bush overlooking the stars in sky especially in the night and morning sunrises/ beautiful views of the valley or in the dining area
A blue water swimming pool that cools off the hot afternoon, You relax in water overlooking the spectacular views of the Manyara Great rift valley and surrounding areas.
Services include; Free and ample parking space available, , Laundry and house- keeping services available , Airport pickups and drop-offs offered.
Wifi internet hotspot available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.
Recreational activities to do while at the lodge includes; boating at lake manyara, game drive that will give you a chance to see wide range of animals ,, hiking mention nature walks in the park and local village but a few.
Lake Manyara National Park is situated in northern side of Tanzania occupying the total area of 352 Km squared including 230km squared of Lake Surface. The park is situated between lake Manyara and the great Rift Valley, it is found 126Km south west of Arusha in Tanzania . The park is among the most visited and protected area in Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara Region.
The park contains different animals which include; Elephants , Buffaloes ,Impalas, Antelopes, Zebras, Warthogs, Monkeys , Hippos ,Hyenas, Baboons, wildebeests , Giraffes etc and over 350 species of birds like; Eurasian Migrant Birds, Acacia Associated Birds, Raptors and 3 endangered Tanzania species like black collared love birds and ashly starling birds etc. Manyara national park is also famous for its Flocks of flamingos and tree climbing Lions. There are different attractions and activities in manyara national park which include; game drive since the park has more animals, you spot various animals while migrating from Tarangire , boat cruise at manyara lake, hot air ballooning, bird watching/birding since the park contains more bird species, nature walks in the park, , flying safaris, cultural visit in the local homes and many more activities. The park has different accommodations; Budget ,Mid range and luxury which are convenient and affordable to guests choices especially In the northern part of lake manyara national park.
