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.
