Lake Manyara National Park

Turquoise waters of Manyara Lake

This well protected space very close to habitation is a marvel in itself. One wonders from which northern steppes or which northern hemisphere lagoon do these fabulous flights of thousands of pelicans, ibis and flamingos begin their flights?

Along the lake shore and in shady forest glades there is a feast of colours and cries, a celebration of the early days of the Creation paradise. Hot gusts of wind flurry about and down the Rift wall, flocks of birds take off and land, hover and circle… there is always some movement to marvel at, watched over by still giraffe out in the heat of the day

And you, you just stand there, paying no heed to hippos, just observing ...

Our advice

Manyara National Park is the smallest Park in this area of northern Tanzania (only 330 km ² & of which 230 is the actual lake) It is advisable to visit at the beginning of the safari as it may lead to disappointment after having experienced the large northern Parks.

Driving off the designated tracks is prohibited

The park witnesses a great deal of changes through the seasons, but it has a constant interest throughout the year - it has a secluded atmsophere.

Large concentrations of birds are seen. There are many mammal species including lion, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, impalas, baboons and monkey

Lions are sometimes seen in the lower branches of acacia trees - winter is the best season.

Flying by microlight above Lake Manyara

Fly in a microlight over the Park - a unique experience in East Africa.
With only the pilot of the microlight, take off from the Rift wall for a very special experience which takes from 20 minutes to an hour.
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