Northern Circuit
Lake Manyara National Park
A compact park beneath the Rift Valley escarpment, famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingo-pink shorelines.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Best time to visit
- November – June for birdlife, July – October for mammals
- Price from
- From USD 220 per person / day
- Getting there
- 1h45 by road from Arusha (126 km), at the foot of the escarpment near Mto wa Mbu.
About Lake Manyara National Park
Only 330 km² with two thirds covered by the lake itself, Manyara packs remarkable habitat diversity into a short drive: groundwater forest, acacia woodland, open floodplain and hot springs, all pressed against the 600 m Rift Valley wall. It is the ideal warm-up day before Ngorongoro and Serengeti, and the canopy walkway is one of the few in East Africa.
Highlights
- Tree-climbing lions in the acacia woodland
- Thousands of flamingos and pelicans on the alkaline lake
- Groundwater forest with large blue monkey and baboon troops
- Maji Moto hot springs and canopy treetop walkway
- Night game drives and mountain-bike tours available
Wildlife you may see
- Tree-climbing lion
- Elephant
- Hippo
- Flamingo
- Blue monkey
- Baboon
- Giraffe
What's included
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof & window seat guarantee
- All park & conservation fees and government taxes
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water throughout
- Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha, Moshi or Kilimanjaro Airport
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa (USD 50 – 100)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and personal items
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural add-ons)
Ready for your Tanzanian adventure?
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