Lake Manyara National Park is known for its legendary tree-climbing and impressively tusked . Large , and herds gather on the grassy plains. The is home to a dense population, but you’ll need some luck to see one of these secretive .
Wildlife Highlights
The forest patch at the entrance of the park is home to troops of and . The occasional can also be spotted here, darting off in the undergrowth. Cute little with their Bambi eyes and wriggly noses are common, and pairs are sometimes seen balancing on the rocks at the far south of the park.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Although Lake Manyara offers reasonable wildlife viewing throughout the year, the Dry season (June to October) is the best time. Wildlife is easier to spot because vegetation is thinner and animals gather around predictable water sources. The Wet season (November to May) offers the most beautiful scenery, but March and April tends to have a lot of rainfall.
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