Lake Manyara National Park is a beautiful spot in Tanzania. Nestled along a high cliff, the park is famous for its forest, rocky slopes, and big, shiny lake. Ernest Hemingway once called it the prettiest place he had seen in Africa. It’s a perfect mix of green woods and sparkling water, making it a special place to visit and explore wildlife.
This park is home to many animals, including large groups of pink flamingos and rare lions that climb trees. Lake Manyara lets you get close to lots of elephants too. It’s smaller than some other parks, but it’s full of life and beautiful views. It’s a quiet place where you can see nature and animals living together.
At Lake Manyara, you can dive into exciting adventures. Before you start exploring, here’s a peek at what you can do:
Each activity shows a different side of the park’s amazing wildlife and scenery.
If you’re driving, it’s just a 1.5-hour drive on a paved road from Arusha. From Ngorongoro Crater, it takes about 2 hours to drive the 50 miles to the park.
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Lake Manyara National Park is in northern Tanzania, about 126 kilometres west of the Arusha region. The park covers 230 square kilometres, with Lake Manyara stretching about 40 kilometres and being about 8 feet deep on average.
Adults pay $59 in high season and $53 in low season. Children aged 5-15 pay $17.7, and kids under 5 enter for free.
You can drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara in about 1.5 hours, covering 126 kilometres. Alternatively, there are flights from Arusha or Serengeti directly to Lake Manyara's airstrip.
You'll see tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, warthogs, baboons, buffalos, leopards, and more.
Lake Manyara is home to around 400 bird species, including both migratory and native birds, making it one of Tanzania's top bird-watching destinations.
You can enjoy full or half-day game drives, bird watching, bush dinners, guided nature walks, and experience the unique treetop walkway for breathtaking views.
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