Little Lake Manyara NP sits between its more impressive, much grander neighbours, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a pretty place to stop as you pass from one to the other, with good elephant-viewing, and often an impressive shimmer of pink flamingoes. There is also a chance of finding Manyara’s legendary ‘tree-climbing’ lions. We suggest a minimum of 2 nights to find them as they are most often found deep in the park. (It is worth mentioning that all lions can climb trees, the Serengeti and Tarangire have their share, but Manyara’s lions climb habitually – so are subsequently a lot better than their counterparts!)There is just one route through the park, so there is little chance for exploring. In our view Manyara should be considered primarily a beautiful spot to take in the views of The Great Rift Valley. The wildlife here simply cannot compete with Ngorongoro or the Serengeti (or Tarangire for that matter), and therefore Manyara is usually included as a linking “taster” safari, rather than a destination in its own right.
Lake Manyara is a beautiful National Park with its placid soda waters frequented by flamingoes, in the shadow of the impressive escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. This is a picturesque safari destination, with a diverse landscape and varied resident game. The park is usually visited on the way into the Serengeti or the Ngorongoro Crater, and should be viewed as a soft introduction to your safari. It is also the place to leave out of your Northern Circuit experience if time is short.
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