The lions of Lake Manyara are genuinely known for climbing trees, particularly fig and acacia varieties. Sightings cannot be guaranteed, but the guides know the park’s territories well and tree-climbing lions are reliably reported throughout the year.

AndBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is situated at the southern end of Lake Manyara National Park in northern Tanzania, blending into a mahogany forest within the park’s boundaries. The position at the southern end means guests enjoy a long and rewarding game drive through the park from the northern main gate on arrival, with wildlife viewing beginning before they even reach the lodge. The Great Rift Valley stretches out on one side and the glassy surface of Lake Manyara shimmers on the other, creating a setting of extraordinary natural contrast that few other properties in Tanzania can match.

Several airlines operate twice-daily scheduled flights from Arusha Airport to Lake Manyara Airstrip, followed by a scenic three-and-a-half-hour drive through the national park to the lodge, with game viewing en route. Coastal Air operates daily flights from Dar es Salaam to Lake Manyara Airstrip on the same transfer arrangement. Africa Bed of Roses Safaris arranges all flight bookings and transfers as part of your Tanzania honeymoon package, turning the journey to the lodge into the first game drive of the stay.

The treehouse experience is the defining feature of the lodge. Each suite is built into the mahogany forest canopy rather than sitting on the ground, giving guests a genuinely elevated perspective on the surrounding woodland and its wildlife. The lodge is specifically positioned for viewing Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions, one of the rarest wildlife behaviours observable anywhere in Africa, as well as the large flocks of flamingos that gather on the lake’s alkaline shallows. An exclusive sleepout spot within the national park allows guests to spend a night under the open sky of the Rift Valley, which for honeymooners is among the most intimate and memorable experiences available on the northern Tanzania circuit.

Game drives through Lake Manyara National Park cover the park’s celebrated tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, and a wide diversity of birdlife across the park’s varied ecosystems from groundwater forest to open lake shore. The exclusive sleepout in the national park is a standout activity for honeymooners seeking an extraordinary night under the stars. The Community Cycle Visit is a scenic guided bicycle ride through the Mayoka community, connecting guests with the people and landscape surrounding the park in a way that a vehicle cannot. Each guest receives a Guides’ Journal containing an illustrated wildlife and vegetation checklist, an area map, and an illustrated star birds checklist to deepen engagement with the ecosystem throughout the stay.

The all-inclusive rate covers accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on lodge activities, laundry, safari activities at the lodge, emergency evacuation insurance, and scheduled transfers between the lodge airstrip and the property. The comprehensive inclusion means there are very few additional costs beyond optional extras and personal purchases.

Rates are per person sharing per night on a fully all-inclusive basis. During the green season from May through mid-June and the shoulder season from November through mid-December, rates run from USD 1,060 per person per night. During peak and migration season from mid-June through October and the festive period from late December through early January, rates rise to USD 1,690 per person per night. Africa Bed of Roses Safaris confirms current pricing and availability when designing your Tanzania honeymoon itinerary.

The lodge is situated in a malaria area and guests should take the necessary precautions before and during their stay, including consulting a travel health professional ahead of departure. Drones are prohibited within the national park. Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge. Africa Bed of Roses Safaris provides all pre-travel health and practical guidance as part of the honeymoon planning process so couples arrive fully prepared.