The enchanting Lake Shore Lodge is a special kind of refuge on the shores of Lake Tanganyika near Kipili. This extraordinary place promises not just accommodation, but a complete experience that combines nature, adventure and hospitality.
The Lake Shore Lodge is nestled in the picturesque countryside and offers a variety of comfortable rooms and picturesque campsites. Each accommodation has been carefully designed to create not only a retreat but also a connection to breathtaking nature.
The Funky Mango Bar and Restaurant offers international and local cuisine using only the freshest ingredients from local farmers and the organic herb garden. All meals are handcrafted by our chefs and prepared to your liking. The excellent dishes are served picturesquely on the shores of Lake Tanganyika under a starry sky or in the main restaurant.
Let our spa therapist really pamper you. Choose one of the different massages and experience ultimate relaxation in our massage room, just a few meters away from the gently rippling water of the lake and surrounded by nature.
An undeniable highlight of your trip is the opportunity to observe chimpanzees in their natural environment. Through guided tours to nearby protected areas, you will not only experience the fascination of these intelligent primates, but also gain in-depth insights into their behavior.
Lake Tanganyika, one of the oldest and deepest freshwater lakes in the world, presents itself to you as a daily spectacle. Dive into its clear waters while snorkeling, diving or fishing and explore the unique underwater world on exciting boat trips. Fishing enthusiasts have the opportunity to catch the impressive Tanganyika bass.
The lodge also invites you to spend relaxing moments on the shore where you can unwind. Evening sundowner boat trips and guided hikes reveal the beauty of the surrounding nature, while adventurous quad bike tours open up the hinterland or the original Katavi National Park.
There is an airstrip in Kipili which is just 7km away from Lake Shore Lodge (approximately 15 minutes) and is easily accessible by plane from Dar es Salaam. If you travel by car via Mbeya to Tunduma it will take you about one and a half hours, from Tunduma to Sumbawanga about three and a half hours and from Sumbawanga to Lake Shore about three hours.
The Lake Shore Lodge uniquely combines nature experience and warm hospitality. You enter the lodge as a guest and leave as a friend. Here you will not only create memories, but experience a journey that touches your senses and fills your heart with the magic of Lake Tanganyika.
