Lake Manyara National Park is one of the smaller national parks in Tanzania but still offers beautiful landscapes and is home to an interesting collection of wildlife.
The lake itself is a soda lake/alkaline lake and reaches a maximum depth of 3.7m. The vegetation changes from groundwater forests to flood plains and finally to acacia wood plains. Welcome to Lake Manyara National Park well known for the tree-climbing lions, the soda ash lake that attracts thousands, and pink flamingos, one of Tanzania’s biggest elephant populations, and breathtaking scenery!

This travel guide offers you the most updated information about the attractions, Lake Manyara accommodation, getting there and so much more. Enjoy your safari in Tanzania! For bird enthusiasts, this park is truly rewarding as it is home to over 400 species of birds. Other inhabitants of the park include elephants, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, water bucks, impalas, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.

The park has an abundant population of leopards, but sightings are rare due to the thick vegetation. With a bit of luck, visitors can catch a glimpse of the renowned “tree climbing” lions.