Welcome to our piece of PARADISE
Lake Shore Lodge is the ultimate place to experience the magic of Lake Tanganyika.
Offering beautiful Chalets built right at the water’s edge, adventure activities, a relaxing spa, and fine dining. Come as a guest, leave as a friend.
Lake Shore is the best place to enjoy the following :
Your days here can be as action-packed or as chilled as you want them to be.
Your days here can be as action-packed or as chilled as you want them to be. Join us on a trip to Lake Tanganyika to explore the underwater world …
Scuba Diving
Welcome to the biggest freshwater aquarium on earth. There are no currents, no surges, just hundreds of cichlids all around you.
The rock formations are quite spectacular and are home to so many endemic fish. $80 per dive including dive gear, island fee, and boat hire.
Snorkeling
We usually snorkel at one of the seven islands in the Kipili archipelago just in front of Lake Shore.
There are hundreds of different species of cichlids in Lake Tanganyika, and most are endemic to this Lake.
Come and see the blue neon (the Opthalmotilapia Boops) which is found only at Nkondwe Island and the emperor cichlid (the Boulengerochromis microlepis, the biggest cichlid in the world) and many others.
Adults are $40 and children under 12 years of age are $10.
Kayaking
What an awesome way to explore the Lake. We have double and single kayaks which are very stable and easy to use even for novice kayakers.
Hop on and spend a few hours or join us for a kayak safari. Please see our Adventure Safaris page for more details of these trips.
Daily price $15 per person self-guided or $25 per person guided (including island fee).
Sunset Cruises
The perfect way to end off a magical day. Join us for a trip up the river to do some birding and if we are lucky find some hippos.
Then we cruise around the islands to watch the sun slip behind the Congo mountains and return to the lodge for dinner.
The cruise is $40 per adult and $5 per child under 12.
Tiger Fishing
Right in front of Lake Shore, we have Tanganyika Tiger fish who have made our bay their home.
You can fish straight from our beach but please be sure to release them once you have lured them onto your line.
Cultural Walks
Just a short walk from Lake Shore is the old Kipili Mission built by the White Fathers and Congolese slaves between 1890 and 1895.
This is one of the oldest churches of inland Tanzania and is well worth a visit.
There is a rumor, that a secret tunnel used to lead down to the Lake … but it hasn’t been discovered yet.
Mountain Biking
Cycle on gravel tracks past rural farms and through Miombo woodlands.
This is a lovely way to see the areas around Lake Shore Lodge. We charge $10 mountain bike hire per person.
Bird Watching
We are surrounded by natural beauty, which we think is pretty cool – and so do the birds. We have compiled a short bird list for those who enjoy the finer things in life!
Accomodation at Lake Shore
If you make the effort to come and visit the Lake, our job is to offer you the BEST accommodation possible, that is tailored around your budget. With this ethos in mind, we offer three tiers of accommodation options:
Honeymoon Suite
Here is your little peace of “honeymoon heaven” at Lake Shore. Wonderfully romantic overlooking Lake Tanganyika and the islands in front of us.
It has a sunken bath, twin showers, and a toilet. This room has one kingsize bed (6 feet wide x 6 feet long).
The private dining deck at the water’s edge is the perfect place to enjoy your sundowner – careful, it’s catchy!
Single – $205 | Double – $300
Resident rates are available for Tanzanians and East African Residents. Rate per room per night.
Including laundry but excluding meals. Please see our cuisine page for the “Funky Mango” Bar & Restaurant and our activities page for things you can do at Lake Shore
Luxury Chalets
Our Maldives-style CHALETS are built into the waters of Lake Tanganyika. Sit outside with a cup of coffee and watch the fish of Lake Tanganyika swim around your room.
The front doors open completely to give incredible views of the lake and the islands in front of the lodge.
Each room has its beach area and is ensuite with a shower, toilet, vanity, and dressing area.
Single – $185 | Double or Twin – $260
Family 3 x pax – $275 (2 x queen size beds 4 feet wide by 6 feet long)
Family 4 x pax – $290 (2 x queen size beds 4 feet wide by 6 feet long)
Resident rates are available for Tanzanians and East African Residents. All rates per room per night.
Including laundry but excluding meals. Please see our cuisine page for the “Funky Mango” Bar & Restaurant and our activities page for things you can do at Lake Shore.
Lawn Bandas
With unimpeded views of Lake Tanganyika, the Bandas are designed for the more budget-conscious traveler.
All rooms have double/twin beds. These rooms are not ensuite, they have shared Zen-style bathrooms which are just behind the Bandas.
Single – $75 | Double or Twin – $100
Family 3 x pax – $110 (2 x queen size beds 4 feet wide by 6 feet long)
Family 4 x pax – $120 (2 x queen size beds 4 feet wide by 6 feet long)
Resident rates are available for Tanzanians and East African Residents. All rates per room per night.
Excluding laundry and meals. Please see our cuisine page for the “Funky Mango” Bar & Restaurant and our activities page for things you can do at Lake Shore
Private Campsites
We have four beautiful, shaded campsites set under 100-year-old mango trees. Even the campsite bathrooms have a view of Lake Tanganyika.
Each campsite has a dedicated solar array that can be linked up directly to your car battery for charging your fridge and other devices.
The campsites have running water, a barrel bbq, and a washing line. Campers are welcome to join us for meals or any of our activities (please let us know in advance).
Adults – $15 per person per night
Children under 12 years of age – $5 per child per night
Rates per person per night.
Please note that tents are not provided. See our cuisine page for the “Funky Mango” Bar & Restaurant and our activities page for things you can do at Lake Shore.
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