Migunga Tented Lodge – Lake Manyara
Migunga Tented Lodge is a budget accommodation (3 stars) found in the quiet corner on the Northwest of Lake Manyara National Park close to Mto wa Mbu village in Tanzania country. The lodge is outside the park just 5 minutes drive from lake manyara national park entrance occupying 35 acres of landscape in Acacia forest. One can be at the lodge by road transport which takes approximately 2-3 hours from arusha town while flying from arusha to the close manyara airstrip takes about 30 minutes. The lodge is convenient and affordable to budget guests with its stunning view of lake manyara , surrounding areas and sounds of monkeys and other creatures from the forest during the night .
Migunga tented lodge contains 21 elegant and comfortable semi luxury tents built in African Traditional style with grass thatched roofs and local woods and set underneath canopy of acacia tree on a raised platform . Tents have attached bathroom , mosquito nets , wooden chair ,private verandas ,sitting areas and wooden balconies ,you relax while enjoying the spectacular view Lake Manyara , distant mountains and surrounding area . Tents are well equipped with Satellite, flat screen TVs, extinguisher with comfortable clean and queen sized beddings. There are fire places at the lodge that provides warmth to visitors staying during the night. Tents are in different categories and sizes ; single ,double and triple rooms and cost ranges from 150$ per night and above and in High season the rate is slightly high than in low season.
Migunga tented lodge offers more services and facilities which include; A restaurant in the main building that serves delicious meal types both international and local meals to meet guests choice ; buffet breakfast , lunch and dinner in the dining room and in the bush served by well trained, friendly and organized staff , A well stocked bar with variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers, you relax and sip the cocktail or monk tail while overlooking the spectacular view of lake Manyara , the great rift valley escarpment and the surrounding areas , Free and ample parking space available, Laundry services available , Airport pickups and drop-offs offered , Wifi available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends, mountain biking and village walks offered at the lodge , Business centers with , honey moon package etc , Excellent and comfortable clean beddings, Craft shop available at the lodge with more African style gifts like shoes, safari essentials , guide books , Recreational areas available at the lodge like football playing , walking safari , climbing , hiking mention 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.
