Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Located in the Rift Valley, at the base of the Great Escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park is a picturesque little park that is perfect for a day trip. It is on the way to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, so stop by on the way, or on the way back. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the peaceful shores of the lake. Manyara is one of the best places for birding as it is home to over 350 species of birds. You will also be entertained by elephant, and baboons in the forests and hippos at the lake.

Near the entrance of the Park is the eclectic village of Mtu wa Mbu - "Mosquito Creek". Many local tribes have used this area for trading over the last two centuries and it is one of the only places on the continent where you can hear four major language groups - Bantu, Nilotic, Cushitic, and Khoisan.

Environment: 125 square miles, two thirds of which is occupied by the shallow, alkaline lake. Water drains down the Rift Valley Escarpment in the West and feeds the lush ground water forests on the valley floor. Here you will find giant fig and mahogany trees hosting numerous monkeys and elephants. The landscape opens up into Acacia woodlands as you approach the shores of the lake.

Best Time to Visit: The long dry season from June to September and again in January and February. During the rainy months, some roads are impassable and the mosquitoes are thick.

Don't Miss: The Hippo pools, large herds of buffalo on the Simba river and tree climbing lions! The birds on the lake are fantastic, at times there are enormous flocks of flamingoes on the lake as well as many other exotic and colorful birds everywhere you look. Be sure to stop at the Market in Mtu wa Mbu for people watching and interesting curio shopping.

For more information contact:

NYIKA TREKS & SAFARIS LTD.
ARUSHA RESORT CENTER
FAYA ROAD
200 M SOUTH OF CLOCK TOWER

P.O. BOX 13077
ARUSHA - TANZANIA

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