Lake Manyara National Park
Northern Circuit Flamingos

Lake Manyara National Park

National Park · 330 km² · Year-round · 20 tours

Lake Manyara National Park lies beneath the rusty-gold Rift Valley escarpment - Ernest Hemingway called it 'the loveliest I had seen in Africa'.

The compact park offers groundwater forests, baobab-strewn plains and an alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and over 400 bird species.

Famous for its tree-climbing lions and large baboon troops, Manyara is a perfect stop en route to Ngorongoro and Serengeti.

Best time to visit: Jul - Oct for wildlife; Nov - May for lush scenery and birding

Recommended duration: Half day to 1 day

Entry cost: Park fees from approx. $50 / adult / day

Key Attractions

  • Tree-climbing lions
  • Flamingo-filled soda lake
  • Groundwater forest
  • Rift Valley escarpment
  • Hippo pools

Activities

  • Game drives
  • Canoeing (when water levels permit)
  • Bird watching
  • Cultural visit Mto wa Mbu
  • Night drives (select lodges)

Safari Packages

2 Days to Lake Manyara National Park & Ngorongoro Crater
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2 Days to Lake Manyara National Park & Ngorongoro Crater

Price on request

2 Days Northern Tanzania Safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater, If you're pressed for time two beautiful days in Lake Manyara National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro C

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3 Days to Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire & Lake Manyara National Parks
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3 Days to Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire & Lake Manyara National Parks

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3 days Tanzania safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Parks gives you a great chance of spotting variety of wildlife and remarkable landscapes. During this short Ta

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4 Days Tarangire & Manyara Safari
4 Days

4 Days Tarangire & Manyara Safari

From $1,850 / person

A compact northern safari pairing Tarangire's elephant herds with Lake Manyara's forest and flamingo shoreline - ideal for short stays.

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4 Days to Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Parks and Ngorongoro Crater
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4 Days to Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Parks and Ngorongoro Crater

Price on request

The 4 Days Safari takes you around the best Safari places in Tanzania, visiting places such as Lake Manyara which is famous for its tree climbing lions, The Ngorongoro Crater which

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5 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
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5 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Price on request

A 5 day Safari to provide unlimited wildlife encounters in the heart of the Northern Tanzania Circuit. You’ll see what Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater (one of the wor

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5 Days Northern Classic Safari
5 Days

5 Days Northern Classic Safari

From $2,950 / person

Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara - the essential northern parks in five expertly paced days.

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5 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday
5 Days

5 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday

From $1,450 / person

Stone Town culture, spice farms and Indian Ocean beach relaxation - the perfect post-safari unwind.

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6 Days Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Lake Manyara Safari
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6 Days Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Lake Manyara Safari

Price on request

A 6 day Safari to provide unlimited wildlife encounters in the heart of the Northern Tanzania Circuit. You’ll see what Ngorongoro Crater (one of the world’s eight natural wonders),

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7 Days Northern Circuit Safari
7 Days

7 Days Northern Circuit Safari

From $4,200 / person

The ultimate northern Tanzania safari - Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with extended time on the plains.

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7 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Natron and Manyara Safari
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7 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Natron and Manyara Safari

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7 Day Safari that you will visit all the major safari national parks in the north of Tanzania and Lake Natron. On this tour awaits you especially extensive game drives in the Seren

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Day Trip to Chemka Hot Springs
1 Days

Day Trip to Chemka Hot Springs

From $638 / person

Chemka Hot Springs are an oasis in the hinterland of the Kilimanjaro region, . Located in 1-hour drive from Moshi town. Chemka Hot Springs is the best place to visit after a Kilima

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Day Trip to Lake Duluti
1 Days

Day Trip to Lake Duluti

From $638 / person

Lake Duluti is a small crater lake situated in eastern Arusha. Lake Duluti Day trip, It takes approximately 20 minutes from Arusha City. Lake Duluti is surrounded by a thick forest

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Day Trip to Lake Manyara National Park
1 Days

Day Trip to Lake Manyara National Park

From $638 / person

On the edge of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park is small, but its diverse eco-systems pack in a huge variety of animal and birdlife. It is rightly famous for its tree-cl

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Day Trip to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour
1 Days

Day Trip to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

From $638 / person

Around 30 - 40 minutes outside of Moshi town are Materuni waterfalls. As this trip is so close by and ideal for those people with limited time but who would still like to see some

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Day Trip to Olmoti and Empakai Crater in Ngorongoro Highlands
1 Days

Day Trip to Olmoti and Empakai Crater in Ngorongoro Highlands

From $638 / person

This day trip will take you to the diverse landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater Highland, mainly Olmoti and Empakai Crater.

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Galanos Hot Sulphur Springs Tours, Tanga
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Galanos Hot Sulphur Springs Tours, Tanga

Price on request

Galanos Hot Sulphur Springs is about 12km on the way to Mombasa from Tanga city. The spring is still active bobbling from the earth and flowing to form a stream along to the Ziggi

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Gangilonga Stone, Iringa
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Gangilonga Stone, Iringa

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The Gangilonga Stone is another historical and cultural landmark located in Gangilonga Ward, Iringa, Tanzania and it’s believed to have been in its current location for over 600 ye

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Kalenga Historical Museum
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Kalenga Historical Museum

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A small museum in nearby Kalenga - the former Hehe capital - contains the skull, personal effects and other relics of Chief Mkwawa. It was here that he committed suicide rather tha

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Magoroto Forest Estate
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Magoroto Forest Estate

Price on request

Magoroto Forest Estate in East Usambara Mountains with its tropical rain forest is the perfect spot for a getaway. The estate is located on an altitude of 850m above sea level wher

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Tongoni Ruins, Tanga
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Tongoni Ruins, Tanga

Price on request

Tongoni Ruins are situated 21km South of Tanga City along Tanga - Pangani road. The Ruins are surrounded with baobab trees and stand of Mangroves along the Indian Ocean. The ruins

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