Lake Manyara National Park, situated about 2.5 hours away from Arusha, is a wonderful place to take your family on a day trip! The Park has a diverse range of wildlife along with endless bird species that will leave you stunned. If you’re looking for some adventure, animal sightings as well as a boating experience in a lake surrounded by flamingoes, then this Park is the right place for you!
Wildlife
Lake Manyara is a beautiful National Park in Tanzania that offers an unforgettable and breathtaking day trip experience. Here, animal lovers can find zebras, leopards, giraffes, elephants, wildebeests, lions, and blue monkeys. On a day trip to the park, you can also enjoy birdwatching. There are over 400 species of birds including pelicans, flamingos, hornbills, crowned eagles, guinea fowl, egrets, and storks.
Lake Manyara is exceptionally famous for the thousands of flamingoes that you can see by the Lake itself! The flamingoes are more attracted to the Lake during the wet season from November to May!
Another unique experience for visitors is watching tree climbing lions! Who knew that these big cats could climb trees as well? I mean we’ve all heard of kittens getting stuck in trees, but lions?
Well, you get to experience this wonderful and exceptional sight here at Lake Manyara National Park! Tree climbing lions are usually found in the branches of sausage trees that are dispersed in the park.
It’s a great place for you to take your kids so that they can get closer to nature!
Landscape
The groundwater forest is like a jungle and you can see a change of scenery as you get to the grassy plain. The park offers scenic views such as the beautiful Lake Manyara itself and the blue volcanic peaks. The park has very diverse vegetation as it contains 11 ecosystems, ranging from the lush forest to the savannah.
The Park also contains its fair share of waterfalls, allowing you to see how beautiful nature really is.
Accommodation
You can find comfortable hotels and lodges to stay in nearby. Furthermore, you can also hire a guide for your tour to make your experience better!
Boating
You can also explore the Lake itself by going on a canoe safari! Let the sound of the water waves crashing against your canoe relax your mind while you spot wonderful animals grazing on the grass by the shoreline!
The Park can be explored in just a day, so if you give it a few hours starting from the morning till the sun sets, you can easily discover most of it!
So, what are you waiting for? Visit this wonderful Park and give your life the stress retreat it needs!
You can also check out this Expert Guide on the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania if you want to spot the Big 5!