Lake Manyara National Park is a beautiful and incredibly diverse park for its size (only 325 square kilometres/125 square miles) and is well known for its tree-climbing lions, elephants and large troops of baboons. The Park is home to an amazing variety of birds and animals and its lush green jungle habitat is of stark contrast to other parks in Tanzania.
Home to more than 400 bird species
Small but incredibly diverse National Park
Large elephant herds
Tree-climbing lions
Although Lake Manyara National Park is only 325 square kilometres (125 square miles), the shallow, alkaline lake consumes the majority of this area. The land portion of the Park is situated between the lake and the sheer rock walls of the Rift Valley escarpment that tower 610 metres (2 000 feet) above. The Park is home to three distinct habitats including a lush groundwater forest, open floodplains and acacia woodlands. In just a two-hour round-trip foray into the Park, it is possible to see all the main highlights – offering the ideal quick safari for travellers who are short of time.
Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise, especially for waterfowl and migrants. Its lush green forests are one of the best places to see leopards. Lions hunt on the grassy shores of the lake, and are known for their habit of climbing trees. Superb game viewing is offered throughout the year but is at its peak from December to February and from August to September.
