Lake Manyara National Park provides a unique wilderness experience. Including diverse landscapes such as the Rift Valley soda lake, open grasslands, dense woodlands and stunning mountainsides.
Bird Species
Wild Animals
Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park covers 330 sq km, with the lake itself occupying two-thirds of the park during the wet season. This compact gem offers an extraordinary variety of habitats within a small area:
Lake Manyara is famous for its extraordinary biodiversity despite its relatively small size. The park is home to:
One of only two places in Africa where lions regularly climb trees, offering unique photographic opportunities.
Over 400 species including thousands of flamingos, pelicans, storks, and migratory birds from Europe and Asia.
Healthy populations of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, and troops of olive baboons numbering up to 200 individuals.
The groundwater forest is fed by underground streams and supports plants rarely found elsewhere in East Africa.
Lake Manyara offers excellent wildlife viewing year-round, but different seasons offer unique experiences:
Best for general wildlife viewing as animals congregate around remaining water sources. The lake shrinks, concentrating flamingos and other water birds.
Lush green scenery, migratory birds present (November-April), and fewer visitors. April-May sees the heaviest rains but dramatic skies.
Early morning and late afternoon are best for wildlife activity. Midday is excellent for bird watching when birds are most active.