Lake Manyara National Park

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607 Lake Manyara Safaris

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By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

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Watching wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park is good all year, but at its best from late June to October, during the Dry season. However, this very scenic park is at its most beautiful during the Wet season, from November to May, when the vegetation is lush and waterfalls cascade down the escarpment.

Best Time June to September (easier to spot animals)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (northern section of the park gets crowded in the afternoon)

Low Season April and May

Best Weather June to October (few showers of rain)

Worst Weather March and April (peak of Wet season)

June to October –Dry Season

Animals are more easily found in the thinner vegetation where they congregate at water sources
Lots of sun and very little rain
Less chance of catching malaria, as the mosquitoes are fewer
Bring warm clothes for game drives in June and August as it tends to be cold in the early mornings

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November to May –Wet Season

The scenery is green and lush.
April and May are low season, so it's usually less crowded with generally lower rates
Although wildlife is easier to spot in the Dry season, Lake Manyara NP offers good wildife viewing throughout the year
Bird watching is best at this time since migratory birds can be found
Roads may become hard to travel due to the rains
March to May is the peak of the Wet season