Lake Manyara National Park may be one of Tanzania’s smaller parks, but it packs a huge punch when it comes to wildlife, landscapes, and diversity. Tucked at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, this park is a favorite stop on the northern safari circuit — often visited on the way to the Ngorongoro Crater or Serengeti.
This compact paradise is famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingo-dotted lake, and lush groundwater forest teeming with monkeys and birds. Whether you’re on a quick day trip or part of a longer Tanzania safari itinerary, Lake Manyara delivers far more than you’d expect.
