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Taking its stylistic inspiration from the many bird species in the area, this is the place to unwind fully.\r\n\r\nRelax on your veranda before tucking into a sumptuous dinner, admire the views, count the birds or sip on a refreshing drink. Here you will find all you need for a perfect stay.","accommodation_images":"","accommodation_rules":{"check_in_time":"","check_out_time":"","cancellation_prepayment":"","children_&_beds":"","age_restriction":"","pets":""},"room_description_group":{"room_description":"Our rooms and luxury suite all display a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Culture_of_Africa\">African tradition<\/a> and up-to-the-moment modernity. The astonishing environment inspires the colors here to provide a sense of calm and relaxation.\r\n\r\nAccommodation at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge is in two-story rondavels, quaint with their conical roofs. Inside you will discover all you need for a comfortable stay. Tea and coffee-making facilities let you sip on a hot drink while using the Wi-fi or writing up your journal at the desk provided.","room_gallery":[337132]},"dining_area_group":{"dining_area_description":"Our Flamingo Restaurant in Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge is the perfect place for you to enjoy a memorable meal, perhaps using its inviting terrace to absorb the views while feasting delicious creations from our inspired kitchen team.\r\nFor something more intimate, you could request a \u2018bush dining\u2019 experience: whether it is breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a special celebration, we can organize a private meal at a selected site.","dining_area_gallery":[337133]},"accommodation_map":"Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge Mto wa Mbu Escarpment, Northern Tanzania, Tanzania","board_basis":false,"room_types":false,"best_seasons":false,"nearby_accommodations":"","wildlife_found_near_accommodation":"","accommodation_faq":[{"accommodation_faq_que":"Where is Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge located?","accommodation_faq_ans":"You\u2019ll find the lodge just west of Mto wa Mbu village, at the extreme northern tip of the Lake Manyara National Park. Its strategic location is ideal for those visiting that park but is also convenient for those heading to the Ngorongoro Crater and Karatu. "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"How do I reach Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"By road from Arusha, the journey is around 120km and takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. As the Lake Manyara Airstrip is just 4km away, it would be possible to arrive by taking an internal flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airports, which is only a 60-minute flight and a 10-minute drive from the airstrip to the lodge."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"How far is Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge from the Lake Manyara National Park gate?","accommodation_faq_ans":"The lodge is only a ten-minute drive from the gate, so fantastic wildlife is on your doorstep."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"What room types are available at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Guests can book either a standard room or the deluxe Losmingori Suite."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"What can I expect if I book a standard room at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Our standard rooms are all positioned just back from the cliff edge, ensuring that all guests get the most tremendous, unforgettable views. Accommodation is in two-story, whitewashed circular \u2018rondavels,\u2019 each with a compact veranda. Maasai culture and landscapes influence interior decoration \u2013 very stylish and soothing. Amenities include a veranda, one king-size or two twin beds (triple on request), coffee\/tea-making, toiletries, bathrobe, slippers, free Wi-fi, room safe, desk, and hairdryer."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"And what can I expect if I book the Losmingori Suite at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"The height of elegance and luxury, our suite enjoys views of Lake Manyara and the Losimingori Mountain. Colors reflect the pinks and blues of the waters (and flamingoes!) below; the vast bedroom is impeccably appointed with a mosquito-netted, king-sized double bed. You\u2019ll find a dressing area and a separate sitting room (also with spectacular views) furnished with multi-channel TV, a minibar, and an internal phone. The en suite bathroom is in cool marble. A spacious balcony looks down to the lodge\u2019s infinity pool. On arrival, you will be welcomed with fruit and wine. The suite is set slightly apart from our other accommodations and enjoys private access.\r\n\r\nAmenities include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A separate sitting room,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Balcony,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Free Wi-fi,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Minibar,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Multi-channel TV,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Coffee\/tea-making facilities,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Welcome fruit and wine,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bathrobes and slippers,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hairdryer,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Desk and room safe.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"accommodation_faq_que":"Do you have insect repellent in the rooms?","accommodation_faq_ans":"We do have insect repellents in the rooms. We suggest you wear a long-sleeved shirt and full pants (trousers) whenever possible, especially during game drives."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"What can I expect at mealtimes at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"The lodge restaurant is fashioned to resemble a Maasai\u2019 boma\u2018 (community enclosure), traditionally styled and with a great dining ambiance. Breakfast is an international-style buffet with local, high-quality Tanzanian coffee and tea. A full English breakfast is available, too!\r\n\r\nBuffet lunch includes all meat, chicken, fish, and vegetarian choices. Dinner will be a multi-course table d\u2019h\u00f4te with menus offering a salad buffet, soup, a main course, dessert, cheese and biscuits, and tea or coffee. Vegetarians are also catered for. The lodge sources much of its meat, dairy, and produce from the local communities around the region. \r\n\r\nGuests are welcome to learn some of the cooking skills, too.\r\n\r\nA good wine selection and local and imported beers and spirits are available. You can also choose to dine on the terrace, with its lake views. This is also where we organize BBQs and is the venue for our evening traditional dance and music performances."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"Can we dine outdoors?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Yes, of course! You can choose a \u2018Bush Breakfast,\u2019 \u2018Bush Dinner,\u2019 sundowner, or \u2018Village Lunch.\u2019 "},{"accommodation_faq_que":"What does the 'Bush Breakfast' involve at the Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"The venue for this special experience is on top of the escarpment, with unforgettable views across the lake. Just a short stroll from the lodge, a team of chefs will prepare your full English breakfast, cooked before your eyes on glowing charcoals.\r\n\r\nIf you are on an early game drive, we can provide a picnic breakfast in the bush (no extra charge). Or we can prepare something special for you!"},{"accommodation_faq_que":"Where do we take our sundowners at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Well, we have a variety of venues at which you can enjoy a drink as the sun sinks below the horizon. Usually, these are either in the national park or up on the escarpment.\r\n\r\nWe will take you, by vehicle or on foot, to your preferred location, where you will discover seats, lights, a campfire, and a bush bar for you. We can even provide musical entertainment, should you so wish."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"What does the 'Village Lunch' involve?","accommodation_faq_ans":"The lodge participates in the Mbu Cultural Tourism Programme, run by the local community, and organizes the \u2018Village Lunch.\u2019 It includes a guided village tour, a great insight into the daily life of local villagers, and a buffet lunch in the leafy banana plantations."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"Can we arrange any activities to enjoy during our stay at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Yes \u2013 loads! The following can be undertaken, some at extra charge: \r\n\r\nVillage tour by tuk-tuk, village walk, mountain biking (forest or lakeside), night game drive with \u2018Bush Dinner;\u2019 canoeing on Lake Manyara, archery, painting with watercolors, jogging, \u2018Swahili Canteen\u2019 (see below), body-stretch, breakfast in Lake Manyara National Park, \u2018village lunch,\u2019 private sundowners with drinks, canap\u00e9s, music, and entertainment, themed \u2018bush dinner,\u2019 events at our dedicated BBQ bush dinner area, with traditional dance and cultural performances, poolside cocktail receptions, aromatic massages."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"Can you tell me about the activity called 'Swahili Canteen?","accommodation_faq_ans":"This activity allows you to taste several Tanzanian dishes nearby Mto wa Mbu village."},{"accommodation_faq_que":"How do we pay for our purchases at the camp?","accommodation_faq_ans":"Please note that at the moment, we only accept cash payments in Euros, Tanzanian Shillings, and American Dollars printed after 2009. 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