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National Park · Northern Circuit
Lake Manyara National Park
A shallow soda lake beneath the Rift Valley escarpment.
Overview
Compact and biologically diverse, Lake Manyara sits at the base of the Great Rift Valley wall, its groundwater forest, acacia woodland and open floodplain supporting an unusually dense and varied wildlife population for its size.
Why Visit
- Tree-climbing lions (a Manyara signature, sightings not guaranteed)
- Flamingo flocks on the lake shallows
- A lush, forested contrast to the open plains
Things to Do
- Game drives through groundwater forest and floodplain
- Canoeing on the lake (seasonal)
- Cycling safaris along the escarpment base
Wildlife
Tree-climbing LionFlamingoBaboonElephantHippo