Wildlife
Explore the park's varied habitats on game drives and look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Lake Manyara. Forest, water and wildlife in one journey.
Discover a compact but varied Tanzania landscape where woodland, open plains, wetlands and the lake come together in a memorable safari experience.
WHY LAKE MANYARA
A small park with changing landscapes.
Lake Manyara National Park brings together groundwater forests, open areas, wetlands and the lake itself, creating a different landscape experience within northern Tanzania.
Its location also makes it a useful part of a wider northern safari journey, particularly when combined with destinations such as Tarangire and Ngorongoro.
EXPERIENCE MANYARA
Discover the park beyond the lake.
Build your experience around wildlife, forests, birdlife, landscapes and the wider story of northern Tanzania.
Forest Landscapes
Travel through lush woodland and experience the contrast between forest, open plains and the lake environment.
Birdlife & Wetlands
Discover the birdlife and wetland environments that make Lake Manyara a distinctive part of a northern Tanzania safari.
Photography & Nature
Capture changing landscapes, wildlife, birds and natural details while following responsible wildlife viewing practices.
DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
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Make Lake Manyara part of a bigger Tanzania story.
Tell us your travel dates, group size, interests and preferred pace. We can include Manyara within a wider northern Tanzania safari.
TRAVEL WITH RESPECT
Protecting the park is part of the journey.
Lake Manyara is a protected wildlife area. Responsible travel means respecting park rules, wildlife, other visitors and the natural environment.
Wildlife viewing and activities can depend on official regulations, seasonal conditions and local operating requirements.
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