Main Attractions
Scenic Lake Manyara National Park is not far from Arusha and is a little gem.
- Wildlife in and around Lake Manyara
- A chance to see the tree climbing lions
- Excellent bird watching
- An opportunity to see if you are lucky enough to see the Big 5
- Hiking through the Marang forest
- Flocks (a flamboyance) of flamingos and pelicans
Wildlife
Due to the variety of habitats in this relatively small national park, a good variety of animals can be found here, including elephants with big tusks and many baboons.
Tree climbing lions of Lake Manyara
The lions here can be found resting up an acacia tree if you are lucky, an unusual habit for lions. It is a great sight and worth trying to find.
Bird watching
More than 400 species of birds have been spotted inside the Lake Manyara NP. And even people new to bird watching can easily find close to 100 birds in a day. How many will you identify?
Big 5 of Lake Manyara
The Big 5 are here at Lake Manyara NP. From the majestic big tuskers (elephant with big tusks), to the elusive leopard, the tree climbing lion, the buffalo, to the few remaining black rhino. Will you spot all five?
Hiking in the Marang Forest
A new addition to the national park is the Marang Forest on top of the escarpment. There are no roads but hiking safaris are possible for a truly off the beaten track experience.
Flocks of flamingo and pelicans
A flamboyance of flamingos, it is said. Often flocks of flamingo dot the lake, as well as large numbers of pelicans. An incredible sight when they are present in the thousands. They migrate between the various lakes in the Rift Valley, depending on the water levels. As these are hard to predict, there is no guarantee the thousands of flamingos will be there.