LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Best known for

• Dense ground water Forest and bushes filled with wild animals, birds and insects.
• Great herds of elephants, antelopes and giraffes. 
• Situated on the edge of the rift valley.
• Famous for its tree climbing lions.
• The Hot Springs along the Rift Valley.
• Also a great place for bird watching. 

Size & location

• Covers an area of 330 sq km of which 200 sq km is of water when the water levels are high.
• It is 128 km from Arusha Town.
• Located beneath the 600 meters high Manyara Escarpment making a great view from the top of the park.

Climate / When to go

• Temperatures can be between 25 to 40 Degrees Celsius during the different seasons.
• Dry season (July-October) for large mammals.
• Wet season (November-June) for bird watching and  the waterfalls.

Activities

• Game drive through the forest, bushes and around the lake area.
• Only national park that allows night game driving.
• Walking safari can be arranged outside of the park around the escarpment.