Pro

Great opportunities to view wildlife (African Elephant, Zebra, Giraffe, Impala, Hippo and different species of monkeys are plentiful); Tree climbing lions can be seen if you are lucky!
Con

A little busy with traffic
In a nutshell

Everything you dreamed Africa would be.
tompt Says: Lake Manyara NP is known for its wildlife. The best time to go for a game drive is in the dry period between July and October.Changes are you see elephants, because there are many in the park. But be on the lookout for the famous treeclimbing lion. It is said this the only...
Lake Manyara Campsite: Manyara's campsite
PeteG Says: The campsite is beside the main road, but it is secure and gated and has 24 hour a day security. It is a small site possibly 60 metres by 150 metres in size, but has pretty decent facilities. At our last visit in June 2006 it had a new shower and toilet block which were a...
the lodge garden: cultural show
tompt Says: Every evening at the hotel there is a short cultural show, with music, songs and acrobatics.This was the first time we heard the song Jambo, jambo Bwana (hello, hello sir), in almost every lodge we visited later this song was performed. Want to hear it? Visit this website:...
Roadside stalls: African artifacts
jackfruit Says: Local artisans sell wooden (teak, rosewood and ebony), elephant hair and cotton batik crafts in stores that you can find on the eastbound side of the road between Arusha and Lake Manyara. Always haggle and never pay the ridiculous prices that they initially quote you.We...
tompt Says: Lake Manyara got its name from a plant the Masai used to built their boma with. The lake itself is 220sq km, while the park (since 1960 National Park) has an area of 330 sq km.It is located at the foot of the Great Rift Escarpment, rising 600 meters high. Only 125 km from...
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It is very hard to find any hippo posing for photographer ;)))Usully they are siting under water showing only nose to breath.
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The tree climbing lions of Lake Manyara

The Lake Manyara Park is located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Besides the lake there is forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. The wildlife in the park: gazelles, impala,...
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Lake Manyara - Safari Gem of the Rift Valley

Lake Manyara National Park is situated in the Rift Valley area of Northeastern Tanzania and about a 3 hour drive (200 kms) from Arusha. The National Park has spectacular wildlife to view. The...
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Lake Manyara - much water in a dry country

The Lake Manyara Ntl Park is a surprise after the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro and the Tarangire National Park. All these are dominated by wide open places, where you can easily spot animals. And then...
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Lake Manyara is positioned right at the base of the African Rift Valley Wall. When you get into clearings you can really see the size of the wall and it is so impressive to look at. My photo's do......
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