LAKE MANYARA
NATIONAL PARK
Lake Manyara is a shallow salt lake located on the spectacular Great Rift Valley. The vegetation of the park is diverse, ranging from savannah plains to the more vegetated areas. The largest part of the park is formed by the lake which is often filled by many flamingos. The park is located on the route from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park.
When you enter the park you will be amazed by the fertile soil of this park. This is partly due to the underground rivers that cross the park. Furthermore, you will be surprised by the different sounds of the 400 different bird species in this park. The many birds emphasize the jungle feeling and the many baboons are happy to lend a hand! The most beautiful phenomenon in this park are the tree-climbing lions! The acacia forests are the best place to spot these impressive predators! During a safari in Lake Manyara you will encounter zebras, warthogs, impalas, elephants and wildebeests. Once at the lake itself, you will find many flamingos and hippos!
activities at LAKE MANYARA
TREE TOP WALKWAY
Manyara Treetop Walkway is the first canopy tour in Tanzania and one of the longest in Africa. During this 370-meter-long suspension bridge through the rainforest of Lake Manyara National Park, you will reach a height of 18 meters and encounter monkey species, birds and perhaps larger game along the way.
TUK TUK VILLAGE RIDE
In the back of a local Tuk Tuk with a guide, you will not only drive through the town of Mto wa Mbu, but you will also visit a farm, local houses, a school, a church and who knows what else you will find in this lively and colorful area.
GREAT RIFT VALLEY HIKE
Accompanied by an expert guide, you will hike on the edge of ‘the Great Rift Valley’ and enjoy an expansive view of Lake Manyara. Along the way, you will learn about the plants, insects, birds, and small mammals. (1 hour – 1.5 hours)
NIGHT SAFARI
In the evenings, a completely different animal life awakens in the jungle of Lake Manyara National Park. During this 2.5-hour safari you will look for the porcupine, genet and civet cat and who knows, maybe even a leopard, which is seen every now and then. You have a better chance of seeing lions that become active at the fall of the moon!
game drive
Due to the diversity in landscapes, different game drive routes are possible. Although the game drives can take place throughout the day,Wild Heritage of Africa Tour and Travel usually organizes them in the afternoon as the chance of finding lions in the trees is greater.