Lake Manyara National Park is located approx 130kms west of Arusha, a small park which covers an area of 330 sq km. As the name suggests, a large portion of the park (to 200 sq km during the raining season), is the lake.
Lake Manyara National Park is in the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the landscape comprises of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. Wildlife to be spotted are the legendary tree climbing lions, elephants, baboons, buffalo, zebra, hippos, giraffe, wildebeest, warthog and over 400 species of bird have been recorded
It is a perfect stop off point on route to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park and is well worth at least one night's stay.
A safari in Lake Manyara is rewarding at any time of the year but the best time for optimum wildlife viewing is from July through to October, during the dry season. If you are interested in bird watching then the best time is November to June when it is wetter.
Safaris in Lake Manyara National Park
Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara SafariA thrilling and exciting short luxury lodge safari in the northern circuit of Tanzania - visiting Lake Manyara National Park (tree climbing lions) and Ngorongoro Crater.3 Days - EUR €1,340Short Wildebeest Migration Safari in TanzaniaThis Safari gives you a chance to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater to experience Wildlife and Bird Watching, Scenery, Culture, Ethnic, Photography, and Historical Site.3 Days - USD $1,2124 Days: Jumbo SafariVisit the famous Northern circuit parks. Lake Manyara for the Tree climbing lions, Ngorongoro Crater for the big 5 and Tarangire an all season Park whereby wildlife visit throughout the year.4 Days - EUR €980Luxury Safari Ngorongoro Crater & Lake ManyaraLodge safari - enjoy an extra day in The Ngorongoro Crater spending ample time with the wildlife.4 Days - EUR €1,750Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti SafariTree climbing lions in a beautiful scenery, Driving down in a crater to view animals in the wild and the vast plains of Serengeti is a safari to remember for life. This brings people back to Africa4 Days - EUR €1,5955 Days: Best of TanzaniaScenic budget camping safari taking you to the major Northern National Parks in Tanzania. Experience wildlife, birdlife, fauna and flora at its best. Serengeti borders the famous Masai Mara.5 Days - EUR €1,225