Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its diverse climate, offering visitors a unique experience throughout the year. From the hot and dry conditions during the summer months to the cool and refreshing temperatures during the winter, the park's climate adds an extra dimension to the adventure.
When to Visit
All year, although the most popular times are during the two dry seasons June – October and January and February.
Wildlife at Lake Manyara
Most of the characteristic East African mammals are found in Manyara including elephant, buffalo, hippo, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, and lots of plains game, and reputedly the largest baboon troupes in Africa. Some lions have opted to rest up during the heat of midday in trees, giving rise to the mistaken belief that the Manyara lions are somehow different. Lions in many parts of Africa often spend time on the lower broad limbed branches of trees probably to escape flies.
Accommodation
There are Park bandas to stay at as well as Public and Special campsites. There is one luxury lodge actually within the Park, and a number of seasonal tented campsites. All other overnight options for Manyara are outside the Park including many on the edge of the Rift Valley with wonderful views across the floor of the valley
Getting there
By Air
There is a small airport on the edge of the Rift Valley above Manyara that has regularly scheduled flights all year round.
By Road
A good tarmac road runs close by the main gate linking Manyara to Arusha, Tarangire Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti, and therefore to other places further afield. The journey from Arusha takes about 2 hours. There is also access from the southern end along a graveled road from Babati.
