Lake Manyara

"Exploring the Enchanting Wonders of Lake Manyara National Park"

Located in the northern part of Tanzania, Lake Manyara National Park is 126 kilometers west of Arusha Town. The park covers an area of 330 sq km / 125 sq mile including a lake surface of 230 sq km / 89 sq miles.

There are a number of fascinating tourist attractions that can be explored within Lake Manyara National Park.

Why Lake Manyara ?

Lake Manyara National Park offers several compelling reasons to visit. Here are a few reasons why it is worth considering: Stunning Scenery, Abundant Wildlife, Birdwatching Haven, Cultural Encounters, Canoeing and Boat Safaris. Overall, Lake Manyara National Park offers a captivating blend of wildlife, scenery, birdlife, and cultural experiences, making it an appealing destination for nature lovers and safari enthusiasts.

We at Hekima Safaris Heritage firmly believe that Lake Manyara National Park is a great adventure by itself because of these reasons.

Essentials points

Lake Manyara Expedition

The key features of Lake Manyara expedition are the following:

Wildlife Diversity

Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its incredible wildlife diversity. During your expedition, you can encounter a wide range of animals, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and various bird species. The park's compact size ensures that you have an excellent chance of spotting these fascinating creatures up close.

Stunning Landscapes

Birdwatching Paradise

Cultural Interactions

Reason 1

Tree Climbing Lions in Lake Manyara

Among the lions living in Lake Manyara is a healthy population of the unique tree climbing lions whose unique tree climbing character can only be found in just two populations across the world the other being in Ishasha Area in Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda. A very large number of tourists and photographers visit the park to see these exceptional animals.

Reason 1

Reason 2

Birds in Lake Manyara

The large number of birds found in Lake Manyara National Parks differs basing on one habitat to another. Often; you will be able to see huge flocks of pelicans and pink flamingoes on the lake, while close to the park borders and floodplains you will enjoys views of many egrets, stilts erons, spoonbills, stalks and other waders. The woodlands equally will reward you with great bird views thanks to the so much water around. But the more interesting species will be viewed in the evergreen forests; for example, crowned eagles, crested guinea fowl and the silvery cheeked hornbills.

Reason 2

Reason 3

The Vegetation in Lake Manyara

Set under the magnificent of the Great Rift Valley’s steep western escarpment is a long narrow park that conserves the area between the escarpment and Lake Manyara safe. Within the vicinity of the lake are wide grassy flood plains and further as you move away, are bands of mixed acacia woodlands. Leaving that aside, patches of captivating evergreen forests, that are kept going by perennial ground water springs from the base of the escarpment are next to the escarpment.

Reason 3

Reason 4

The large numbers of Elephants

This national park is home to a very large number of elephants which can easily be seen within the evergreen forests as well as the acacia woodlands. The high amount of ground water as well as the verdant vegetation provide adequate ground to feed these forest giants.

Reason 4

Reason 5

The Tree-top Canopy Walk

Besides the traditional way of viewing wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park, the tree-top canopy walk offers you an opportunity to see other wildlife in yet a unique way. Walking at tree-top height you will be able to see some primates and various birds within the forest. The heart of Masaai Country houses Manyara National Park. Here is where you can visit the unforgettable appealing red-robbed pastoralists who are populous in a boma. Outside the park, undertaken can be mountain bike tours, and escarpment forest walks. When water levels are suitable, canoe safaris are also offered.

Reason 5

Lake Manyara National Park

Apart from a spectacular setting, A Lake Manyara safari is a fascinating experience,
as the park also features a ground-water forest, acacia tortilis woodland and
hot springs called Maji Moto. Troops of several hundred olive baboon appear
alongside Sykes monkey and short-eared galago. Cape clawless otter,
Egyptian mongoose, hippo and klipspringer are other park residents.