Reviews of Lake Manyara (259 User Reviews)

bruges00 –

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Visited: August 2008 Reviewed: May 3, 2011

Email bruges00 | 35-50 years of age

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4/5

Great scenaries around the lake. Cats, giraffes and elephants easily spotted while they go to the lake to drink at evening or inside the vegetation on the way to the lake. Rich also of hippos, flamingos and many other species of birds. Sunset is great moment to go, lovely colours on the horizon. On the way to the park, one may think to make a stop in the Mtowambu village: Very interesting the guided tour aroiund the village, organised by local people and with provents going to local population. One day is in my view enough.

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Courtney Visited: May 2011 Reviewed: Aug 10, 2011

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4/5

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This was our first park. It seemed a little smaller than the others we visited but, it was much more lush. We observed a variety of baboon and monkeys here that we did not see elsewhere. Convenient to lodging and was not crowded at all. Great introduction. We stayed at Kirimuru Tents which was awesome!

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Roxanne –

CA

Visited: July 2010 Reviewed: Aug 18, 2011

Email Roxanne | 35-50 years of age

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4/5

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The birds were amazing in the waters edge.

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AfricaontheNile –

US

Visited: July 2010 Reviewed: Aug 19, 2011

Email AfricaontheNile | 50-65 years of age

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4/5

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I loved the wildlife we saw, the accommodations we stayed in - everything. All combined to give you a wonderful Africa experience.

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Nile_Geordies Visited: December 2009 Reviewed: Aug 22, 2011

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4/5

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Nice park and contrast to others, does get quite busy.

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DennisK –

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Visited: January 2011 Reviewed: Sep 22, 2011

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4/5

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This is a small park near Arusha and had the most visitors we encountered. Because of the season, it has the least animals. However, we did see the flamingos!

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Ron van de Leijgraaf –

NL

Visited: June 2011 Reviewed: Oct 2, 2011

Email Ron van de Leijgraaf | 35-50 years of age

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4/5

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Lake Manyara feels slightly different from the other parks in northern Tanzania and that makes it a special place. And of course, you have tree climbing lions here, very special indeed.

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Johan Gardelius –

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Visited: November 2007 Reviewed: Jan 26, 2012

Email Johan Gardelius | 50-65 years of age

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4/5

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Our family did not have enough time to fully see and rate the park.

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Sandi –

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Visited: November 2009 Reviewed: Feb 29, 2012

Email Sandi | 35-50 years of age

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4/5

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Lake Manyara is worth a visit, to be sure. Probably my least favorite of all the parks visited, but not a bad place at all! One night here is plenty. The sunset/sunrise views over the Lake from the high location of Lake Manyara Hotel are worth the visit alone.

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Jordan –

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Visited: September 2010 Reviewed: Mar 13, 2012

Email Jordan | 20-35 years of age

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We spent one day in Lake Manyara. The elephant viewing is wonderful here and the landscape is beautiful. There aren't a lot of predatory animals around so that is lacking, and the park is somewhat small so it feels like there are a lot of tourists around.

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