Lake Manyara National Park
Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park is a compact gem known for its breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife. Spread across 330 square kilometers, this park is famous for its picturesque lake, which attracts a rich variety of birdlife, including pink-hued flamingos. The lush groundwater forest is home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys, while the open grasslands are inhabited by elephants, giraffes, and buffalo. Visitors can enjoy game drives, birdwatching, and nature walks amidst the park’s serene beauty, making Lake Manyara a must-visit destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Lake Manyara Wildlife
Lake Manyara has a big number of elephants, so many giraffes; zebras, wildebeests, impalas, waterbucks, and warthogs, the less-known shy Kik’s dik dik as well as the Klipspringer that dwell along the ramps of the escarpment. Leopards are hosted within the scattered forests and escarpment, while the healthy population of lions that are widely known for their unique tree climbing capability. In addition, you will not fail to notice the very large number of baboons in this park which can live in sizeable troops of up to 200 members.
- Game viewing
- Visit the ‘pink’ lake with flamingoes
- Track the tree climbing lions
- Birds watching and Canoeing
- Marvel at the large elephant herds
- Explore the Lake Manyara tree-top Walkway
