Lake Burunge

Lake Burunge is located in Manyara Region in northern Tanzania within the Burunge Wildlife Management Area, close to Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks.

Lake Burunge is known for its birdlife, seasonal flamingos, wildlife, lake scenery and community-based conservation setting within the Tarangire–Manyara ecosystem.

No. Lake Burunge lies outside Tarangire National Park within the wider Burunge Wildlife Management Area, although the two landscapes are ecologically connected.

Burunge WMA is a community-managed wildlife conservation area involving ten villages in Babati District. It protects habitat while allowing communities to benefit from wildlife-based tourism.

The current Burunge Wildlife Management Area website reports a protected area of approximately 283 square kilometres.

Greater and lesser flamingos have been recorded at Lake Burunge, but their numbers vary according to seasonal water conditions and food availability, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Yes. The wider Burunge Wildlife Management Area has more than 200 recorded bird species and Lake Burunge attracts a variety of waterbirds.

The wider landscape can support elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, impala and other free-ranging wildlife.

Yes. Elephants occur in the wider Burunge and Tarangire–Manyara landscape, although individual sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Guided walking experiences are available within the Burunge Wildlife Management Area where permitted and should be arranged through authorized operators or lodges.

Organized cycling experiences are among the activities offered within Burunge WMA, subject to current route and wildlife conditions.

Yes. Lake Burunge is particularly easy to combine with Tarangire National Park and works well as an overnight stop before or after a Tarangire safari.

Yes. Lake Burunge lies within the wider Tarangire–Manyara ecosystem and can be combined easily with Lake Manyara National Park.

Yes. The lake, waterbirds, savanna, wildlife, Rift Valley scenery and changing light make the area attractive for landscape and wildlife photography.

Lake Burunge can be visited year-round. June to October works well for dry-season safari combinations, while wetter periods may offer greener landscapes and interesting waterbird activity.

No. The lake is part of the Burunge Wildlife Management Area, a community-based conservation landscape rather than a national park.

Yes. Families can enjoy birdwatching, scenery and selected guided activities, provided the itinerary and activity level are appropriate for the children's ages.

One night works well for most safari itineraries, while two nights provide more time for birdwatching, walking, cycling, photography and relaxation.

Burunge protects habitat outside national parks and forms part of the wildlife corridor connecting the Tarangire and Lake Manyara ecosystems.

TanzaLux Safaris can combine Lake Burunge with Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Karatu, Ngorongoro and Serengeti in a private Northern Tanzania itinerary that balances wildlife, scenery, birding and community conservation.