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Ronnie
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.
Sudhir
IN
Visited:
April 2015
Reviewed: Nov 15, 2015
Email Sudhir | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
sixthofdecember
DE
Visited:
September 2015
Reviewed: Sep 29, 2015
Email sixthofdecember | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I'm basing this on my first visit to Manyara in 2012 because we inexplicably didn't see a single animal this year. The wildlife in Manyara doesn't seem as varied to me as it is in other national parks, but the elephant population is a joy. I also love all the trees, which Lake Manyara NP seems to have more of than any other national park out there. This makes it a lush, green space even during the dry season. It's fairly touristy, but not too much so.
Lynne
US
Visited:
August 2015
Reviewed: Sep 12, 2015
Email Lynne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Much wildlife was seen in this park as well as many birds. Not real crowded with other tourists.
Simone
IT
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Aug 7, 2015
Email Simone | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We did not see any cats .. the least actractive parks of the northern circuit!! you can skip it but for the marvellous Hippo Pool
SRIDHAR
EG
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Jul 31, 2015
Email SRIDHAR | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
kerteenk
IT
Visited:
June 2015
Reviewed: Jul 16, 2015
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful piece of Tanzania. Must see!
During our safari, Lake Manyara NP was our 1st destination. We heard about lions on trees, thousands flamingos over the lake, but nobody told us that it contains wonderful landscapes! We were sad we cannot visit the lake from near, our guide said it is forbidden to go outside streets and go closer to the lake.
We were happy there weren't too many tourits around there, it was really quiet and peaceful.
Absolutely recommended!
Davide Manicardi
IT
Visited:
August 2012
Reviewed: Jul 12, 2015
Email Davide Manicardi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Evocative sunset
We visited Lake Manyara National Park only in the afternoon because our plane was in late so we weren't able to visit all the park (organization of the guides is the most important requirement for this travels).
The park is very large and offer a good opportunity for the birdwatching. We were able to see storks, hornbills, flamingos, ibis, baboons, zebras, gnu, buffalo, hippos, gazelles, antelopes.
I know the park is a good place to see the leopards activity not only in the night but we unfortunately weren't able to see them. We visited the park until the sunset, the light is so warm and weak and all the photo we took have so nice colours. At the end of the day we covered the near hills so we could admire the Lake from the top of the hills...it is so long and suggestive.
JD~PHOTOGRAPHY
CA
Visited:
May 2015
Reviewed: Jun 28, 2015
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A beautiful park but a bit difficult to find wildlife such as lions and elephants.