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Glad Of Africa Safari & Tours

Lake Manyara National Park

Tree-climbing lions, flamingos and groundwater forest

Why go

Discover what makes Lake Manyara National Park special

Compact and varied, Lake Manyara packs groundwater forest, open grassland and a shimmering soda lake beneath the Rift Valley escarpment into a single day of game driving.

It is known for its tree-climbing lions and for large flocks of flamingos when conditions suit.

When to visit

June to October for wildlife; November to June for birdlife.

Wildlife you may see

  • Tree-climbing lion
  • Elephant
  • Flamingo
  • Hippo
  • Blue monkey
  • Giraffe