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    Lake Manze Camp

    Tented Camp · Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 44
    Best time
    Jun–Aug
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis
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    A classic tented camp situated on the shores of Lake Manze, renowned for its excellent wildlife viewing, especially elephants and lions, often seen directly from camp. Offers a rustic yet comfortable experience with a focus on nature.

    Why stay at Lake Manze Camp

    • Intimate: only 12 rooms
    • Night drives offered
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    12 (up to 24 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Eco-friendly design, minimal footprint

    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan available

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    3

    Species

    2

    Mammals

    Most observed

    • Common Hippopotamus1 sightings
    • Common Wildebeest1 sightings

    Best time to stay at Lake Manze Camp

    Best months:
    June
    July
    August
    Jan
    Fair24°C234mm
    Feb
    Good24°C140mm
    Mar
    Fair24°C167mm
    Apr
    Fair23°C158mm
    May
    Great23°C35mm
    Jun
    Excellent23°C8mm
    Jul
    Excellent23°C6mm
    Aug
    Excellent23°C10mm
    Sep
    Excellent24°C13mm
    Oct
    Great24°C37mm
    Nov
    Great25°C64mm
    Dec
    Good25°C109mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Madaba Airport (TZ-0086)

    40 km from the park

    International airport

    Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

    225 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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