Lake Manyara
A compact, scenic park of groundwater forest, flamingo-filled lake shores and tree-climbing lions.
Lake Manyara National Park packs remarkable variety into a compact northern Tanzania park. Its groundwater forest shelters blue monkeys and baboons, while open lakeshore and woodland attract elephants, giraffe and a rich diversity of birds.
It is a lovely first safari stop from Arusha or a scenic addition between Tarangire and the Ngorongoro highlands.
What you’ll experience
- Famous tree-climbing lions
- Hundreds of bird species
- Forest, lake and escarpment scenery
- An easy northern-circuit addition
Ways to explore
- Morning or afternoon game drive
- Birdwatching on the lakeshore
- Village and market visit nearby
- Continue to Ngorongoro
The character of Lake Manyara
Where Lake Manyara sits in East Africa
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