Why stay at Bandas
- 54 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- lodge
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
730
Species
54
Mammals
337
Birds
Most observed
- Olive Baboon390 sightings
- Blue Monkey176 sightings
- African Savanna Elephant156 sightings
- Vervet Monkey145 sightings
- Silvery-cheeked Hornbill143 sightings
- Impala141 sightings
- Yellow-billed Stork97 sightings
- Common Bulbul90 sightings
- Gray-headed Kingfisher87 sightings
- Maasai Giraffe85 sightings
Best time to stay at Bandas
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 29° | 30° | 30° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 31° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain mm | 77 | 66 | 95 | 220 | 66 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 26 | 109 | 69 |
| Humidity | 67% | 66% | 68% | 82% | 78% | 73% | 66% | 61% | 57% | 56% | 68% | 68% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Lake Manyara Airport (LKY)
26 km from the park
International airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
153 km from the park
Other lodges in Lake Manyara National Park
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Tloma Mountain Lodge
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&Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
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Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
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Kifaru Coffee Estate - The Lodge
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Kudu Lodge
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Other parks in Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit
Bandas FAQs
Data updated May 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo