LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

On the floor of the Great Rift Valley,lies Lake Manyara National Park.
The rift valley escarpment wall give the Park a spectacular view.
Famous for its tree-climbing lions, the Park, with its underground water forest support many lives especially the primates.
Hot water springs is one of the rare geological feature that give visitors to this area an opportunity to explore. The springs are 70 degrees warm enough to boil an egg!
For birdwatchers ,the Park is a paradise with more than 350 species of birds identified.
More than two million flamingoes have been countedin the lake at the same time.!
An opportunity to walk on canopy is also available giving a bird-eye view of the ground water forest!

WHY LAKE MANYARA?

Numerous species of birds: One of the reasons why Lake Manyara National Park is the top tourist destination in Tanzania is its ability to house all of the flamingo birds found on Soda Lake Manyara and other species of birds that attract bird enthusiasts. The park features several bird species, and among those, the lesser flamingo is especially abundant. Many flamingo birds can be spotted on the shores of Lake Manyara, which is the major water body within the park. Lake Manyara National Park also features more than 400 species of birds, and this is one of the best reasons for birders to go to this park on a safari. The bird species in the park are found in different habitats, including the shores of the lake, the forested areas, the acacia woodlands, and the grassland, which make the park so interesting.
Wildlife species in Lake Manyara National Park: Lake Manyara National Park is also the top wildlife destination in Tanzania because it offers visitors clear sightings of various wildlife species. The park is home to various wildlife species, including tree-climbing lions, hippos, baboons, the blue and white monkeys, zebras, and antelopes, among others. You will need to get involved in various game drive safaris to be able to enjoy and view the wildlife species, and these, among others, include the evening, morning, and night game drive safaris. Please come and be part of the people that engage in the wildlife sightings that are so very interesting.
Night game drives to explore the nocturnal animals. Lake Manyara National Park is the top Tanzanian destination where you can find and enjoy yourself because you can have the best night drives, where you will be able to see most of the nocturnal animals. Lake Manyara National Park is home to some of the most elusive species, which are rarely seen during the day but can be seen at night. If you like to engage in these nocturnal sightings, then you have a reason to come and visit the Lake Manyara National Park because this is the best destination for you to engage in these great sightings of nocturnal animals.
Lake Manyara National Park is a top destination in Tanzania because of the outstanding scenery of its habitats. You should also visit the Lake Manyara National Park because it features a lot of diverse and varied habitats that consist of acacia woodland, grassland species, forested areas, the shallow alkaline lake of the Manyara, and the rift valley escarpments since the park is found within the great rift valley of East Africa.

WHEN TO GO?

Watching wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park is good all year, but at its best from late June to October, during the Dry season. However, this very scenic park is at its most beautiful during the Wet season, from November to May, when the vegetation is lush and waterfalls cascade down the escarpment.

June to October –Dry Season

Animals are more easily found in the thinner vegetation
Lots of sun and very little rain
Less chance of catching malaria, as the mosquitoes are fewer
Bring warm clothes in June and August as it tends to be cold in the early mornings

November to May –Wet Season

The scenery is green and lush.
April and May are low season, so it's usually less crowded with generally lower rates
Although wildlife is easier to spot in the Dry season, Lake Manyara NP offers good wildife viewing throughout the year
Bird watching is best at this time since migratory birds can be found
Roads may become hard to travel due to the rains
March to May is the peak of the Wet season