Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara

Tree‑Climbing Lions
& Rift Valley Views

A smaller but incredibly scenic park known for unique wildlife moments, birdlife, and lush forest landscapes.

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is known for its rare tree-climbing lions.

The park also features flamingos, hippos, and lush forest scenery along the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

It is a smaller park but very scenic and ideal for short safari visits.

Highlights

  • Birdlife & flamingos
  • Hippos & forest scenery
  • Rift Valley escarpment views

Ideal for

  • Short safaris (1–2 days)
  • Nature & scenery lovers
  • Northern Circuit add-ons

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Lake Manyara
Plan your safari

Explore Lake Manyara packages

Find short scenic safaris that include Lake Manyara as part of the Northern Circuit.

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Best time to visit

June–October for concentrated wildlife and clear views. November–May is greener with excellent birding and dramatic scenery.

Top activities

Scenic game drives, bird watching, hippo pool viewing, and combining Manyara with Tarangire/Ngorongoro for short trips.

Getting there

A short drive from Arusha to the park gate (Northern Circuit). Easy to visit as a day trip or 1-night add-on.