Stay on the Shores of Lake Tanganyika

From beautiful bandas overlooking the lake to comfortable garden rooms and private campsites beneath the mango trees, choose the way you want to experience Lake Tanganyika.

Luxury Banda beneath shady trees at Lake Shore Lodge on Lake Tanganyika

Luxury Bandas

Spacious, private and just moments from the water, our Luxury Bandas are designed for slow mornings, lazy afternoons and the sound of Lake Tanganyika at night.

Each has two queen beds, an ensuite bathroom and a private Zen garden — with plenty of space and amenities, allowing you to settle in and make yourself at home - instantly.

Luxury Banda bedroom with two queen beds at Lake Shore Lodge, Lake Tanganyika

Luxury Banda walk-in shower with open-air Zen garden at Lake Shore Lodge, Lake Tanganyika

Ensuite bathroom inside a Luxury Banda at Lake Shore Lodge, Lake Tanganyika

Garden Bandas

Comfortable, relaxed and surrounded by the bird-laden gardens, our Garden Bandas offer a simple and characterful way to stay on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Each has two queen beds and its own shaded sitting area, with shared bathrooms just a few steps away — peaceful, practical and very much part of Lake Shore life.

Garden Banda twin bedroom with mosquito nets and view of Lake Tanganyika at Lake Shore Lodge

Open-air shared bathroom for the Garden Bandas at Lake Shore Lodge, Lake Tanganyika

Garden Banda bedroom with mosquito nets and sunflowers at Lake Shore Lodge, Lake Tanganyika

Studio Rooms

Comfortable, practical and designed with longer stays in mind, our Studio Rooms form part of the Lake Shore Research Centre — a relaxed base for researchers, students, educational groups and independent travellers.

Each room has two queen beds and its own bathroom, with easy access to the Research Centre's shared working and meeting spaces. Simple, spacious and flexible, they're equally suited to a few nights exploring Lake Tanganyika or settling in for a longer project.

Studio Room at Lake Shore Lodge with an open doorway looking towards Lake Tanganyika

Bright Studio Room at Lake Shore Lodge with queen bed, mosquito net, desk and ensuite bathroom

Exterior of the Studio Rooms at the Lake Shore Lodge Research Centre beneath shady trees

Private Campsites

Camp beneath the shade of towering old mango trees, just a few steps from the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Our private campsites offer plenty of space, peace and privacy, with immaculate bathrooms, piped water and other thoughtful facilities to make your life, more comfortable.

Bring your own camping equipment and enjoy Lake Shore at its most relaxed — cook under the trees, wake to the sounds of the lake, or wander over to the Funky Mango and let us do the cooking.

This is Lake Tanganyika with very little between you and the wild.

Tent and picnic table beneath shady trees at a private campsite at Lake Shore Lodge

Guests relaxing beneath large mango trees in the camping area at Lake Shore Lodge

Overland vehicle and rooftop tent at a shaded private campsite at Lake Shore Lodge, Lake Tanganyika

Ready to Stay on Lake Tanganyika?

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