The cleavage, known as the Great Rift Valley, can be identified from space as the most distinctive feature of the continent. The seam of this cleavage has developed a series of fascinating and beautiful lakes. Manyara is a fantastic big game park.
The variety of habitats parallels its exceptional scenery.
Getting to Lake Manyara:
A short a 2-hour drive from Arusha town, or 30 minutes flight from Arusha airstrip.
Attractions at Lake Manyara National Park
The famous spectacles in Lake Manyara National Park are the tree-climbing lions. The park covers 390sq km and sanctuary to cover 400 species of bird including flamingo, pelican, storks, sacred ibis, cormorants and Egyptian geese. The park is particularly noted for its huge herds of buffalo and elephant. Also giraffe, impala, hippo and a great variety of smaller animals.
Accommodation options in Lake Manyara National Park
Some of the lodges and camps in and around Lake Manyara Nationa park are
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge,
Lake Manyara Hotel,
E Unoto Retreat Lodge,
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge,
Lke Manyara View Lodge
