Lake Manyara National Park
User Reviews (259)
Tanzania ParksWe only had a morning here so can't elaborate too much but the bird life was outstanding here
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Email Geri & Paul | Experience level: first safari
Lake Manyara has a more jungle vibe to it, being more treey. To see the tree lions is the prime reason to visit it.
Email Selestinus Emanuel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Stretching for 50km along the base of the rusty-gold 600-metre high Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a scenic gem, with a setting extolled by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”.
The compact game-viewing circuit through Manyara offers a virtual microcosm of the Tanzanian safari experience.
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Email drchristo4 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great birding destination. Attractions include pelicans, storks, hornbills and blue monkey. Its become rarer to see the tree climbing lions that this park was famous for
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Email mmeuni2 | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lake attracts many animals that come to drink . there is impressive colonies of pelicans and pink FLAMMANDS .
We had a tent Lodge facing the lake outside our room went wildebeest and zebras.
Relatively small but beautiful park that is packed with wildlife. If you're lucky, you may see the famous tree lions of Lake Manyara! Be sure to spend the night in a wild camp, for a true bush experience.
Lake Manyara is a great place to start with safaris. The park is small enough so that most of it can be seen in a day or two, and the wildlife is plentiful. There is amazing birding available here as well.
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Email Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Scenic beauty, but not as good as other parks for wildlife. Also, a lot of people day tripping. Doesn't have the bush vibe of the other parks.
The drive to Lake Manyara took us through some scenic villages and there were 2 areas with lots of interesting waterfowl, but the flamingos were too far away to be seen. The Manyara Serena Safari Lodge is very beautiful, has good food and the pool well located for watching the sunset; but lots of smokers make that area off limits to nonsmokers. The entertainment also happens in the smokey area. We also went to Lake Eyasi and stayed at the Kisima Ngeda Camp. The staff was very engaging and the grounds were good for bird photography, but our bed had little bugs in it and right before we went to bed they spayed with insecticide which made breathing difficult. The food was adequate, but there was no selection.
While there we vivisted with the Datoga tribe with a knowledgable and friendly local guide. The tribe members were very welcoming. That was worth a visit!
A good pace to see animals and birds around the water features. Flamingos were a highlight, as well as hippos.
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