Lake Manyara National Park

Birds

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By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania's birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded and you can reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. A big array of water-associated birds, including pink-backed pelicans, are easily seen around the hippo pool. When the water level is right, the lake is also home to thousands of pink-hued flamingo. More than 50 birds-of-prey have been recorded including the crowned eagle. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Lake Manyara NP

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Black heron
Common

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Bird Species

400+

Migratory Birds

Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Although it is good throughout the year, the best bird watching in Manyara is from November to April, when you can spot the migratory birds from Europe and northern Africa. This is also the time many birds can be seen in their breeding plumage. For wildlife viewing, the Dry season (from June to October) is best.