Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is situated amidst the Great Rift Valley escarpment to the East and the lake Manyara to the West. This park is a natural habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including baboons, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, giraffes, various primates, and several types of antelope. The elusive tree climbing lions add to the excitement and thrill of a safari in this park.
Additionally, Lake Manyara is renowned for its lush vegetation, more than 400 bird species, and a large alkaline lake that serves as the seasonal breeding ground for numerous colonies of flamingos. The park’s diverse habitats provide a home to a variety of wildlife, including different species of mammals, reptiles, and birds. A major attraction of the park is the 400m canopy walk, which commences with a short board-walk and gradually ascends from ground level through the Manyara forest.
Getting there
The Park can be accessed by road or air
Road:
The park is 115 km from Arusha city to main gate via Makuyuni-Ngorongoro road.
Air:
Can be accessed through scheduled flights to Manyara Airstrips.