Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Tarangire National Park +1
7-Day Serengeti Migration Safari
More time where it matters: an extended Serengeti stay positioned around the migration, plus Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the crater.
Northern Circuit
Lake Manyara National Park
A compact park between the Rift Valley escarpment and a shallow soda lake, with groundwater forest, birdlife and diverse habitats.
Lake Manyara National Park stretches along the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. In a short distance you pass from lush groundwater forest to open floodplain and the shores of the alkaline lake.
The park is known for its birdlife — including flamingos and pelicans when water levels suit them — as well as elephant, giraffe, buffalo, baboons and other primates in the forest. Its size makes it well suited to a half-day or full-day visit en route to Ngorongoro or the Serengeti.
Highlights
- Rift Valley escarpment scenery
- Groundwater forest
- Waterbirds and flamingos (seasonal)
- Convenient stop on the northern circuit
When to visit
Lake Manyara can be visited all year. The dry season is generally best for larger mammals; the wet season is excellent for birds.
Practical information
The park entrance is near the town of Mto wa Mbu, which also offers walking and cultural activities.
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Safaris featuring Lake Manyara National Park
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