Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park, is the third oldest in the fleet of Tanzania National Parks after Serengeti and Arusha. It is located at the base of the escarpment Gregory Rift Valley. It lies near Arusha enroute to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions, large herds of elephants, and is an excellent bird watching hotspot with over 400 spectacular and rare bird species.Highlights include a thousand of pink-hued flamingo on their perpetual migration, as well as, other large water birds such as pelicans, cormorants and storks.
Top Attractions in Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara
The heart of the park is the stunning soda lake that changes color with the seasons. During peak months, it hosts thousands of flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds.
Tree-Climbing Lions
Lake Manyara is famous for its unique population of tree-climbing lions. Seeing these big cats lounging on acacia branches is one of the park’s rarest and most exciting wildlife sightings.
The park is home to impressive elephant families, often seen moving gracefully through the forested areas. Manyara is known for offering close-up, memorable elephant encounters.
Large Elephant Herds
Treetop walkway
It is Tanzania’s first elevated forest walkway, offering visitors a rare chance to experience the natural world from high above the ground.
Large Troops of Baboons
Lake Manyara hosts some of the biggest baboon troops in Africa. Watching their social behavior,leadership, grooming, playfulness is always entertaining and insightful.
These natural hot springs, with their turquoise water and steaming pools, add a geographical and scenic twist to the park. They make for beautiful photos and a unique stop during a game drive.
Maji moto Hot springs
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