Why Lake Manyara?

Lake Manyara National Park, located in Northern Tanzania, is known for its diverse ecosystems and rich wildlife. The park spans about 325 square kilometers and is nestled between the Great Rift Valley escarpment and includes the expansive Lake Manyara. The land portion of the park is between the lake and the sheer rock walls of the rift valley escarpment that towers 2,000 feet above it.

The park is home to three distinct habitats including a lush groundwater forest, open floodplains, and Acacia woodlands. The three distinctive habitats provide a rich and healthy home to various species of wildlife in the park. The groundwater forest at the park entrance maintains a lush forest throughout the year and is home to elephants, hippopotamus, elusive leopards and forest birds.

This beautiful wildlife park is famous for its tree climbing lions, elephants and large troops of baboons, giraffes, African Cape Buffaloes and over 400 bird species; including greater and lesser flamingos, and great African pelicans, which creates stunning colors along the lake shore.

Lake Manyara National park is a crucial wildlife sanctuary, although small in size, it offers much in wildlife perspective.