Visit Lake Manyara
a small oasis on the banks of a great lake
Lake Manyara National Park covers 330 km2. The park includes a large salt lake more than 50 km long. According to Hemingway, Lake Manyara is the most beautiful lake in Africa. The park is very narrow, wedged between the lake and the cliffs of the Rift Valley. The tropical forest is very dense, especially in the north.
Manyara Park is 130 km from the town of Arusha, and it takes around 2 hours to drive there from the town.
The park marks the entrance to the Rift Valley. More than 400 species of bird have been recorded here’.
A journey to the heart of Tanzania's most beautiful landscapes.
Habitat
& Animals
Manyara Park contains a hippo pool and dense tropical forest, particularly in the north. Its volcanic soil supports lush vegetation, creating a striking contrast with the vast expanses of the salt lake, which stretches for more than 50 km. Framed by the cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, the park is home to a diversity of ecosystems, from wetlands to grasslands, providing an ideal refuge for a variety of wildlife, including more than 400 species of birds.
Look out for:
· Giraffe
· Zebra
· Hippo
· Lion
· Baboon
· Birds including ibis, jacanas and flamingos
A journey to the heart of Tanzania's most beautiful landscapes.
THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY
Manyara Park marks the entrance to the Great Rift Valley? a cliff more than 600 metres high.
The valley was given its name in 1894 by the explorer John Walter Gregory. It refers to the complex of faults and volcanoes stretching 6,000 km from Syria to Mozambique. The complex system has several branches. The eastern branch crosses Kenya and Tanzania to the east of Lake Victoria.
The Great Rift Valley is the source of many theories about the origin of mankind. The fault is ideal for preserving fossils, and its tectonic activity has brought them to the surface. Numerous hominid fossils have been found here.
Some of the oldest agrarian and pastoral cultures in Africa developed in this region.
4×4 Safari
Explore the park's vast plains in a 4×4 and get up close and personal with flamingos, lions perched in the trees and much more.
Night Safari
Experience the excitement of a night safari and see wildlife in action after sunset.
Hanging bridges in the canopy
Experience Manyara from a different perspective as you explore the high forest on suspension bridges and admire the park's flora and fauna from the treetops.
Visit the village of Mto Wa Mbu
Immerse yourself in the local culture by visiting this unique village, where you can discover the crafts and daily life of the inhabitants.
Your highlights
The tropical forest
The Hippo Pool
The night game-drive
Where to sleep
to make the most of Mahale
These accommodations
have been selected with care
by our team.
Oremiti Lodge
Chem Chem Lodge
Oremiti Lodge
Chem Chem Lodge
Guide's tip
“The lions in the trees are very difficult to see. But even if you don't see them, you'll love this park for its high concentration of monkeys. Baboons are everywhere! Lake Manyara also attracts a lot of birds, over 400 species. I particularly like watching the pink flamingos.
I'd recommend this park as a day trip at the start of your trip.“
Kassim, Safari Guide
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