Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is one of Tanzania’s most diverse and scenic safari destinations, located along the northern safari circuit at the foot of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment. Covering approximately 648.7 km², the park brings together groundwater forests, open floodplains, acacia woodland, wetlands, hot springs and the alkaline waters of Lake Manyara in a remarkably compact landscape. The park is particularly famous for its tree-climbing lions, large-tusked elephants, colorful birdlife and seasonal gatherings of flamingos. The groundwater forest near the park entrance provides habitat for blue monkeys, baboons and many forest birds, while the floodplain and lakeshore support giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and numerous waterbirds. Lake Manyara is also an excellent destination for birdwatching, photography and scenic game drives. More than 400 bird species have been recorded in the park, including flamingos, pelicans, storks, herons, fish eagles, bee-eaters and other resident and migratory species. For travelers exploring northern Tanzania, Lake Manyara works particularly well as part of a private safari itinerary linking Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. It can also be visited as a day safari from Arusha or combined with a cultural experience in nearby Mto wa Mbu. With TanzaLux Safaris, travelers can experience Lake Manyara through a private, carefully planned safari focused on wildlife, photography, scenery, birdlife and authentic northern Tanzania experiences.

• Tree-Climbing Lions
• Lake Manyara
• Great Rift Valley Escarpment
• Groundwater Forest
• Large Elephant Herds
• Seasonal Flamingo Spectacle
• Hippo Pools
• Maji Moto Hot Springs
• Acacia Woodland
• Open Floodplains
• Exceptional Birdlife
• Blue Monkey Troops
• Baboon Troops
• Scenic Lookouts
• Lakeshore Wildlife
• Canopy Tree Walk
• Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experiences
• Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit

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