Tree-Climbing Lions • Pink Flamingo Shorelines • Treetop Canopy Walkway • Groundwater Forest
Tucked below the sheer 600-meter cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park offers a micro-safari experience packed with astonishing ecological diversity. In just a few hours, you traverse underground springs supporting a dense mahogany and fig forest, open savannah floodplains, and the expansive soda lake.
The park is legendary for its famous tree-climbing lions resting high on the branches of umbrella acacias, the largest concentration of baboons in Africa, thousands of pink-hued flamingos feeding on algae, and the bubbling waters of the Maji Moto sulfur hot springs.
Experience a thrilling walk through the lush forest canopy along a 370-meter suspension bridge 18 meters above the ground, spotting rare blue monkeys and silvery-cheeked hornbills.
Unique wildlife behaviors and thrilling activities you won't find anywhere else.
One of only two places in East Africa where lions regularly climb trees. Spotting a full-grown lion sleeping on an acacia branch high above the safari track is an unforgettable photographic trophy.
Walk among ancient trees on a series of suspension bridges with viewing decks. Discover butterflies, hornbills, and primates at eye level in the upper forest canopy.
Fed by clear underground springs percolating from the Ngorongoro highlands. Home to troops of hundreds of olive baboons, playful blue monkeys, and bushbucks.
The alkaline lake attracts millions of pink flamingos and pelicans. Further south, the bubbling Maji Moto geothermal springs steam at 60°C against the Rift Valley wall.
Discover our handpicked Lake Manyara and Northern Circuit safari packages featuring custom 4x4 Land Cruisers, expert wildlife guides, safari lodges, and all national park fees included.
Combine Lake Manyara with Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti for a rich and varied Northern Circuit safari.
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Answers to common questions about visiting Lake Manyara National Park.