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Overview
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Lake Manyara National Park sits at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, its shallow soda lake covering up to two-thirds of the park\’s area depending on the season. Despite its relatively small size, Manyara packs in a striking variety of habitats — groundwater forest, acacia woodland, open grassland, and the lake itself — in a single, easy game drive loop.
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It\’s best known for its tree-climbing lions, an unusual behavior seen in only a handful of places in Africa, and for the flocks of flamingo that gather along the lakeshore when water levels are right.
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Wildlife
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- Tree-climbing lions, occasionally seen draped in the branches of acacia trees
- Large troops of baboon and blue monkey in the groundwater forest
- Elephant, hippo, giraffe, and buffalo
- Flamingo and pelican on the lake, plus over 400 other recorded bird species
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Best Time to Visit
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Year-round, though the dry season (June–October) offers the best game viewing as animals concentrate near the lake and forest. Birdlife is especially rich just after the rains.
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Activities
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- Game drives through forest, grassland, and along the lakeshore
- Canoeing on the lake (seasonal, water levels permitting)
- Guided walks and mountain biking on trails outside the core park area
- Cultural visits to nearby Mto wa Mbu, one of Tanzania\’s most ethnically diverse villages
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Park Fees
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TANAPA entry fees apply per person, per 24-hour period, and are included in full within your quoted itinerary price.
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Climate
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Warm and often humid given its position beneath the escarpment and proximity to the lake; the dry season is markedly more comfortable than the long rains (March–May).
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How to Get There
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About a 1.5-hour drive from Arusha, Lake Manyara is usually visited en route between Arusha/Tarangire and Ngorongoro/Serengeti, making it an efficient addition to a Northern Circuit itinerary rather than requiring a dedicated trip.
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