Reviews of Lake Manyara Serena

"Great pool scene with fantastic views and superb service, yet facility seems a bit outdated.

Loved the robes.

Dinner was great but packed lunches are lack luster and a bit dry." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania

"Probably the nicest place we stayed, but without the character of a tent in the Serengeti. As always the staff was friendly and food was great." See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda

"Set in beautiful grounds with a wonderful view of the lake the rooms are well furnished inside Disney style rustic houses.

Staff were extremely welcoming and helpful.

Buffet style dinner and breakfast were perfectly good but not remarkable." See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania; 2n in Kenya

"The Lodge was very luxurious and we enjoyed our stay there very much.

One small problem is that I left the charger for my iPhone in the room (room 31). I sent them an email, asking if they could put it in an envelope for me, but never got a reply.
If you could follow up, I would be grateful." See all these reviews: 1n in Tanzania

"The setting and view are very good. The facilities are fine, though one gets the feeling this Lodge has seen better days. The room, though comfortable, was very hot, and the fan provided made so much noise it was impossible to keep it on at night.

An alarm call requested for 5.15 came at 5.45.

I request for no apples at all due to an allergy resulted in packed breakfast and lunch with apple juice. A request for drinking water at dinner provided a mega bottle which I, as a single diner, was expected to pay for.

On the positive side, the staff were smiley, pleasant and welcoming. The food in the dining room was excellent. The wine was mediocre, as indeed were the stodgy and uninspiring packed breakfast and lunch" See all these reviews: 10n in Tanzania

"We arrived at the lodge in the late afternoon after our game drive into the Lake Manyara National Reserve. Lake Manyara Serena Lodge has a great position on the side of the Rift Valley. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and had a view Lake Manyara. The staff were courteous and friendly and made us a special breakfast out on the grass with a stunning view of the Lake on our last morning.

Our game drive with Frank was superb, with fantastic animal sightings of giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, birds etc. The most exciting sighting was of the tree lions being forced out of a large tree by a small herd of elephants, who were trumpeting and trying to dislodge the lions by charging at the tree. The lions eventually jumped down and ran off except for one lioness who for a short time continued to snarl at the elephants. She then jumped down and ran off. A fantastic sighting to end our safari." See all these reviews: 7n in Tanzania; 7n in Kenya

"Amazing view and pool. Lovely to have hang time. the food was good. The night drive interesting but not essential.

Lake Manyara park was great." See all these reviews: 4n in Tanzania; 3n in Zanzibar

"Two nights here with good food and service. Excellent infinity swimming pool with a fantastic view of Lake Manyara.

Ideally placed for visits to Lake Manyara Park." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania

"This was a welcome overnight stay after the flights from UK.

The hotel is in a stunning location overlooking the rift valley, with a wonderfully placed infinity pool and bar. The room was comfortable and the main hotel buildings impressive.

The African themed buffet dinner the night we were there was memorable." See all these reviews: 14n in Tanzania

"A comfortable room with a good sized shower room.

We found the service very friendly and personal (i.e.using our names in spite of a high throughput of guests).
Food was good with plenty of choice.

We much enjoyed the wonderful swimming pool with the small colourful birds visiting it as we swam." See all these reviews: 11n in Tanzania