Located in the northern part of Tanzania, Lake Manyara National Park is 126 kilometers west of Arusha Town. It covers an area of 325 km2 (125 sq mi) including about 230 km2 (89 sq mi) lake surface. The park is usually entered from the north, and prior to the gate arrival, you will pass through the rural market town of Mto Wa Mbu providing an opportunity for cultural and historical encounters.
Famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, breath-taking scenery, and the soda-ash lake, the park is known for its large elephant herds and baboon troops that often include several hundred members. Buffalos, zebras, Sykes’ monkeys, and various antelope species can also be spotted, including the diminutive dik-dik. Lying at the base of the Great Rift Valley is the saline lake Manyara ideal for bird watching as large flocks of lesser flamingoes, pelicans, and yellow-billed storks head to the lake as their breeding ground in certain seasons.
Activities in Lake Manyara National Park
Activities include game drives, walking safaris, cultural tours, canoeing, and fishing. It also allows night drives giving you a better chance of spotting nocturnal animals like leopards and hyenas.
This park is a beautiful place to visit all year round though the dry season from July to October is the best time for wildlife sightings.
Activities in Lake Manyara National Park
Activities include game drives, walking safaris, cultural tours, canoeing, and fishing. It also allows night drives giving you a better chance of spotting nocturnal animals like leopards and hyenas.
