Lake Manyara National Park between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley, and covers an area of 325 km² including about 230 km² lake surface. It’s proximity to Arusha makes it a great place to start your safari.
The park is considered one of the best places for bird watching in Tanzania. The shallow alkaline lake and its surroundings gather an incredible number of birds. It is famously known as the seasonal home of the greater and lesser flamingos.
Lake Manyara National Park offers a wilderness experience in diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. The remarkable wildlife includes tree-climbing lions, vast elephant herds, giraffes, water bucks, monkeys, hippopotamus and more.
There are also interesting sites to visit such as the treetop walkway (canopy walk), hot springs, and a boardwalk on the lake.
Best time to visit: from December to March and June to October (dry seasons)
Activities/Visits/Excursions: Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway , Bird watching ,Day and night game drives ,Canoeing ,Nature walks and Visit Maasai bomas.
