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Lake Manyara National Park

Move between lakeshore, forest, and escarpment scenery in one compact park. Lake Manyara adds a different landscape and wildlife experience to a northern-circuit safari.

  • Lakeshore birdlife
  • Forest game drives
  • Rift Valley scenery
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Scenes from the park 01 / 03
Flamingos gather along the shore of Lake Manyara
Flamingos along the lake
A lion rests in a tree in Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions
Giraffes move across open grassland near Lake Manyara
Wildlife across the open plains

A closer look

Discover Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara’s varied habitats create a scenic change of pace between Tarangire and the Serengeti. Look for birdlife around the lake and wildlife along the forest edge, with time to enjoy the escarpment views.

  • Lakeshore birdlife
  • Forest game drives
  • Rift Valley scenery

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Safaris featuring Lake Manyara

Choose an itinerary that includes this destination. Each trip can be tailored to your dates and travel style.

7 daysPrivate safari

7-Day Northern Circuit Family Safari

Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro

Enjoy a Lake Manyara game drive and nearby cultural visit as part of a four-park family journey.

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Tell our local team what you want to see and we’ll help shape a private safari around it.

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