Visit Lake Manyara on safari in Tanzania

Lake Manyara is famous for tree climbing lions and pythons and superb birdlife, especially flamingoes.

Nestling between the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment on one side and the white hot shores of an ancient soda lake on the other, the park is noted for it's incredibly beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife.

Streams and waterfalls from the escarpment support the lush forest, woodland and grassland habitats which are home to large herds of elephant, buffalo, Maasai giraffe and impala.

Lions hunt on the grassy shores of the Lake and return to the acacia woodland where they can be found languishing in the trees during the heat of the day.

The 200sq km soda lake attracts over 400 species of birds, particularly waterfowl and migrants. Further into the park, hippo can be seen near to the bubbling hot springs.

The park was once favored by big game hunters – Ernest Hemingway featured it in his book The Green Hills of Africa. Today the wildlife within it's borders are protected.

Highlights: Lake Manyara varied habitats and extensive wildlife species provides a compact safari experience, especially if you have limited time.

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