Things to Do
Enjoy a guided game drive, discover birdlife and take in the scenery. Ask our team about activities available for your travel dates.
Lake & WetlandsBeautiful scenery
Forest WildlifeRemarkable encounters
BirdwatchingColourful discoveries
Overview
A Landscape of Contrasts
Discover a striking blend of groundwater forest, open grassland and lakeside scenery beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Lake Manyara offers a varied safari experience, with forest landscapes, wildlife encounters and expansive views across the lake. Slow down, look closer, and discover a different side of northern Tanzania.
Discover the park's changing landscapes
Travel from shaded forest into open habitats and towards the lakeshore. Seasonal water levels shape the scenery and the wildlife you encounter, making each visit unique. Our guides help you explore at a pace that leaves room for the smaller details.
Landscape and Wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife Beyond the Lakeshore
Look for elephants, buffalo, baboons and diverse birdlife as you explore the park's changing habitats.
The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, while flamingos may gather along the lake when conditions are suitable. Every visit offers a different perspective on this remarkable landscape.
Read more about wildlife viewing
Watch the canopy as carefully as the forest floor, pause to observe birdlife, and let your guide follow the day's natural opportunities. Tree-climbing lions and flamingos are memorable possibilities, with sightings depending on wildlife movements and seasonal conditions.
Planning Your Visit
How to Get There
Include Lake Manyara in a northern Tanzania itinerary, with road transfers from Arusha and connections to nearby safari destinations.
Lake levels, wildlife sightings and activity availability vary with the season.
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