Tanzania Voyages organizes a one-day safari trip to Lake Manyara National Park where adventure and scenic landscapes are coupled with extraordinary wildlife. Bordered by a stunning alkaline lake, this park is located in between the Great Rift Valley Escarpment and the park’s diverse ecosystem makes it a paradise for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and bird watchers alike. Its lush groundwater forests, open savannahs, and acacia woodlands make it an ideal wildlife spot. Perhaps one of the most well-known features of the park is the remarkable tree climbing lions that can be found resting on the thick branches of acacia tres, a phenomenon not usually seen in lions. Moreover, the park boasts large elephant herds, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, and even hundreds of baboons. It is also a primate lover’s paradise with Sykes monkeys and vervet monkeys darting around the forest canopy.

Lake Manyara National Park is a well-known place for bird lovers because it’s home to various 400 bird species, such as flamingos, storks, pelicans, and African fish eagles. With over 800 recorded bird species, the park is Lungai’s best for bird observation. The fish eagle can be found there as well. As such, Lake Manyara is perfect for all those looking for second best places to Birdwatch after Selous. In addition, the fish eagle is also found there. National parks are a highly visited tourist attraction for photographers safari hunters and nature lovers due to Manyara offering some of the best sceneries in Tanzania.

Reasons to Explore Lake Manyara National Park with Tanzania Voyages

1. Native Habitat of the Only Tree-Climbing Lions – Other than some parts of Africa, you can see these lions resting on acacia trees in this area.
2. Breathtaking Scenery in Rift Valley – The Great Rift Valley Escarpment along with the beautiful alkaline lake serves as a scenic background which can be appreciated during safari drives.
3. Fantastic Wildlife Sighting – From Elephants to Giraffes, Zebras, Wildbeasts, Buffalos, and many more including monkeys, you can see all of them in their natural environment.
4. Great Bird Watching location – The park is also considered one of the best birding places in Tanzania due to over 400 species of birds that include flamingos, pelicans, herons, and fish eagles.
5. Rich and Diverse Ecosystems – Stretching forests, savannah, and woodlands all serve as different habitats and allow the visitors to experience safari differently.