Destination
Lake Manyara
Tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos
A small, beautiful park at the foot of the Rift Valley wall, famous for lions that rest in the branches of acacia trees and for the flamingos that turn the lake shore pink.
Highlights
- Tree-climbing lions
- Flamingos and over 400 bird species
- Treetop walkway through the forest
- Cultural walks with Maasai in the Manyara ecosystem
Ernest Hemingway called it "the loveliest I have seen in Africa". In one short drive you pass from groundwater forest full of monkeys to open grassland, the lake shore and the hot springs.
Manyara is a gentle introduction to safari and works well for families and shorter trips. The treetop walkway lets you walk among the forest canopy.
