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Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Lake Manyara

The lodge sits on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking the stunning Lake Manyara. It offers an exceptional blend of comfort, natural beauty, and safari experiences, making it an ideal destination if you are seeking to explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Northern Tanzania.

The lodge is perched on a high escarpment, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and the lush forests that surround it. The architecture is inspired by traditional Maasai culture, with circular, thatched-roof buildings that blend harmoniously with the natural environment. The interiors are decorated with vibrant African art and local crafts and the spacious rooms, each with a private veranda that offers spectacular views of Lake Manyara and the surrounding landscape, are elegantly furnished with comfortable beds, and en-suite bathrooms. There is a beautiful rondavel open dining room a running track, a beautiful infinity pool and a sun terrace overlooking stunning scenery and colourful and bright lounge and bar areas.

You are ideally located for exploring Lake Manyara National Park which is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and a vast array of bird species, including flamingos that line the lake’s shores. The lodge also offers a range of activities, including canoeing on the lake, cultural visits to nearby villages, and mountain biking along the escarpment. After a day of adventure, relax by the infinity pool, or enjoy a sundowner while taking in the spectacular sunsets.

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Amenities

Activities, Bar, Game Drives, Restaurant, Safari Style All Inclusive, Swimming Pool, Walking & Trekking

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Other Options

Located in the heart of the Drakensberg Mountains and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area. It is an ideal location if you want to explore the area and its famed hiking trails to suit all abilities. The region has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and getting out and about to see the mountains, flora and fauna is a must. 

There's plenty on offer for families with good facilities for children. The hotel even has its own helicopter if you fancy a birds eye view of the area. There's a dining room and bar with an outside terrace, children's playground, 9 hole golf course, swimming pool and wellness centre. The major attractions here are the great outdoors and with a huge selection of hikes and walks on offer you'll be spoilt for choice. The spacious rooms are located in the hotel's gardens and have mini fridge, television, ceiling fan, heating, and Wi-Fi as well as tea and coffee-making facilities.

Cathedral Peak

Drakensberg Mountains

Located in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal and at the foot of the towering Drakensberg Mountains, the lodge is dedicated to sumptuous food and rustic luxury. With just 12 rooms this is a haven for those looking to break away from the fast-paced life at home, and for those who enjoy mountain walks, roaring log fires, 5 course dinners with exceptional wines and time for relaxation and pampering. The setting is ideal if you like walking and exploring and there is a bar and fabulous restaurant built overlooking the late. Bird watching, cycling and even helicopter trips can be arranged. You can order a gourmet picnic to take with you on your adventures and the hotel dog might oblige and come along for a walk with you. 

The rooms are in cottages around the grounds and each one has fireplace, mini fridge, ceiling fan, Wi-Fi, mini bar, television and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms are well furnished with ample indoor and outdoor seating. 

Cleopatras Mountain Farmhouse

Drakensberg Mountains

The friendly family-owned and run guest house is the perfect stop over halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Sitting on a working ostrich and alfalfa farm it offers tranquillity, spectacular views and soul-touching moments. Sunsets you will never find elsewhere and hospitality to make you feel at home. Activities include bird watching, scenic walks, stargazing, and environmental and farm tours where you can experience the ostrich chicks hatching. As well as this there's plenty on offer in the local area including the Sunrise Meerkat Tour, Cango Caves, feeding the elephants and visiting Highgate Ostrich Farm. All the rooms have spectacular views of the surrounding farmlands, majestic mountains and the well-kept garden. Each one has tea and coffee-making facilities, television and WiFi.

De Denne Country Guest House

Oudtshoorn

How our Tent Ratings work

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These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

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It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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All good things start with a conversation and planning your holiday shouldn't be like flicking through a catalogue. Email us, book a free consultation, or give us a call, to get your next bespoke adventure underway.

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+44 (0)7516 766404

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