Lake Manyara National Park
About Lake Manyara National Park
24
Safari Tours
4.1
Avg Rating
3/5
Big Five
66
Years Protected
Highlights
- Famous tree-climbing lions offer unique viewing experiences
- Stunning Great Rift Valley escarpment scenery
- Excellent bird watching including vast flocks of flamingos
- Compact size allows a thorough visit in half a day
Considerations
- Small land area means limited game drive routes
- Often treated as a quick stop rather than a destination in its own right
- Lake levels fluctuate significantly, affecting flamingo presence
- Dense vegetation can make wildlife spotting difficult
Wildlife
Big Five Status
Lion
occasional
Leopard
Not present
Elephant
common
Buffalo
common
Rhino
Not present
Notable Species
Lion
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Cape Buffalo
Common
Baboon
Common
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Impala
Common
Fish Eagle
Common
Best Time to Visit
Climate Overview
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Lake Manyara Airstrip (LKY)
Nearest City
Arusha
Drive Time
2 hours
Safari Tours (24)
6-Day Serengeti & Northern Parks Mid-Range Safari
Visits: Serengeti National Park • Lake Manyara National Park • Tarangire National Park +1
From
$1,855 /person
Customizable
7-Day High-End Ngorongoro & Migration Fly-In Safari
Visits: Serengeti National Park • Tarangire National Park • Lake Manyara National Park +1
From
$4,800 /person
Customizable
4-Day Best Classic Mid-Range Tour
Visits: Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park • Tarangire National Park +1
From
$1,456 /person
12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari
Visits: Amboseli National Park • Masai Mara National Reserve • Serengeti National Park +2
From
$8,500 /person
Customizable
8-Day Great Migration Odyssey Tanzania
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Lake Manyara National Park • Serengeti National Park +1
From
$4,700 /person
10-Day Best of Northern Circuit Safari
Visits: Lake Manyara National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park +2
From
$4,050 /person
Customizable
11-Day Classic Serengeti Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Lake Manyara National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +2
From
$3,450 /person
Customizable
7-Day Great Migration Calving Season Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1
From
$2,150 /person
Customizable
10-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
Visits: Lake Manyara National Park • Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1
From
$8,650 /person
9-Day Migration Crossing Safari
Visits: Lake Manyara National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1
From
$6,885 /person
4-Day Mid-Range Tanzania Family Safari
Visits: Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Manyara National Park
From
$790 /person
Customizable
8-Day Northern Tanzania Five-Park Camping Safari
Visits: Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Tarangire National Park +2
From
$1,500 /person
Customizable
Lake Manyara National Park
24 tours available