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Pool terrace of Manyara's Secret with loungers and views of Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara Lodges

Manyara's Secret, Boutique Lodge near Mto wa Mbu

Manyara's Secret is located in Losirwa near Mto wa Mbu on the sunny side of Lake Manyara, with lake views from every villa.

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5.0 from 45 reviews on Tripadvisor · local operator in Arusha

Level
Exclusive
Location
Losirwa near Mto wa Mbu, sunny side of Lake Manyara
Rooms
11 villas for up to 38 guests
Board
Full board
  • Terrace with seating and a view into the room with the bed
  • Living area with seating and an open-plan layout
  • Covered terrace with dining table and views of the lake

Key facts

LocationLosirwa near Mto wa Mbu, sunny side of Lake Manyara
Distance to gate and airstrip20 minutes' drive to Lake Manyara National Park · 30 minutes' drive to Lake Manyara Airport
Rooms11 villas for up to 38 guests
BoardFull board
FacilitiesPlunge or infinity pool and outdoor shower per villa, 16 m infinity pool, restaurant with terrace, lounge/bar, Wi-Fi in every villa, massage (chargeable), solar power and solar hot water
Price level€€€
Seasonopen all year round

Location and surroundings

The lodge lies in Losirwa near Mto wa Mbu on the sunny side of Lake Manyara with lake views. The main entrance to Lake Manyara National Park is a 20-minute drive, and Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater are each a 50-minute drive. Lake Manyara Airport is a 30-minute drive away; from Kilimanjaro International Airport it is a 2.5-hour drive or a 20-minute flight.

Manyara’s Secret is one of several accommodation options in the Lake Manyara region. If you want to stay at the lake between Tarangire and Ngorongoro, you can find more places to stay around Mto wa Mbu and the national park at Lake Manyara lodges. The overview helps you find the property that suits your Lake Manyara route.

Rooms and facilities

The lodge has 15 villas for two to eight people, each with its own plunge or infinity pool, outdoor shower and lake view, as well as Wi-Fi. The grounds include a 16 m infinity pool, a restaurant with terrace and a lounge with bar. Massages are chargeable; electricity and hot water come from solar installations.

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Updated on October 11, 2026

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  • TALA 033221TALA tour-operator licence, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
  • TATOTanzania Association of Tour Operators
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  • Tripadvisor5.0 based on 45 reviews

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