Lake Manyara Safari

Discover The Wonders Of Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara National Park, named after the picturesque Lake Manyara, is a captivating destination located in northern Tanzania. Spanning approximately 231 square kilometers, the park may be smaller than some of Tanzania’s more well-known reserves, but it offers a remarkably diverse landscape that includes a shimmering lake, lush groundwater forests, open savannas, and expansive wetlands.

Despite its modest size, Lake Manyara National Park is teeming with wildlife, making it an ideal location for unforgettable safari experiences. The park is historically known for its tree-climbing lions, a rare behavior that once made Lake Manyara famous, though sightings today are far less predictable. Whether you’re an avid nature enthusiast or a first-time safari-goer, a Lake Manyara safari promises breathtaking scenery, incredible biodiversity and exciting wildlife.

About Lake Manyara

  • Location: Tanzania
  • Area size: 230,5 square kilometers
  • Dry season climate: 14°C/57°F – 26°C/79°F
  • Wet season climate: 19°C/66°F – 28°C/82°F
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Hippos at Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

Lake Manyara Adventures

While the shimmering waters of Lake Manyara dominate much of the park, the landscape is very diverse, also encompassing open savannas and lush wetlands. The lake sustains a wide variety of wildlife throughout the year, making it a fantastic destination for unforgettable safari experiences.

When going on a Lake Manyara safari, you may hear about one of the park’s most iconic stories, its tree-climbing lions, a rare behavior that made the park famous. However, due to environmental changes and periodic flooding in recent years, this behavior has become far less predictable. Today, Lake Manyara is appreciated for its overall beauty and diversity rather than a single highlight. Elephants roam freely across the plains, hippos wallow in the lake, and a wide range of species move through the park’s forests and open landscapes, offering something for every wildlife enthusiast.

Lake Manyara is also a paradise for bird lovers. Over 380 bird species have been recorded in the area, including flocks of flamingos, pelicans, storks, and many more, making it one of the best birdwatching spots in Tanzania.

 

Best Time To Visit Lake Manyara

No matter what time of year you visit you’ll always have an unforgettable experience and a Lake Manyara Safari will always be filled with wildlife and beautiful nature. However, your experience might vary slightly depending on if you’re visiting during the wet season or the dry season.

Dry Season (June - October)

Rain is rare during the dry season, creating clear skies and excellent visibility, ideal for taking in the beautiful landscapes. Daytime temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), while nights can be quite cool, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) and staying chilly until morning. If you plan to join early game drives, be sure to pack warm clothing for the cooler mornings.

Wet Season (November - May)

Rainfall is more frequent during the wet season, especially in March, April, and May when showers are almost daily. The increased rainfall transforms the landscape into a lush, green paradise, offering stunning scenery and vibrant views. Daytime temperatures can reach up to 28°C (82°F), while nights are milder, averaging around 19°C (66°F).

Thanks to the lake’s constant water supply, wildlife is drawn to the area throughout the year. This makes Lake Manyara a fantastic safari destination no matter the season. There’s never a bad time go on a Lake Manyara safari!

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Safari in Lake Manyara, Tanzania
Lake Manyara National Park

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Kilimanjaro Top service. I picked this agency because they do smaller group, Max 4. I end up doing the tour by myself. Lucky me,i loved it ❤️. Gabriel from the beginning is been very responsive, he answered all my emails promptly. Everything was extremely smooth, the pick up at the airport to the Hotel, the briefing the day after before starting the hike. Dastan was my guide, i couldn't be luckier to have him for such a great hike.,he was very professional and strong leader, we made to the top one day earlier 🙏. The meal i had during the hike was delicious and cooked to perfection from Joseph, great chef. Hibra was the guy who to care of my everyday needs. What a team 👏. I can't recommend enough this guys for the experience of a life time. I will be back for sure and book other tours with them. Thanks again for the hard work you guys put into it to make my life ad experience much easier. Hakuna Matata
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An Unforgettable Safari Experience with World Adventure Tours Before deciding to book my trip with World Adventure Tours, I read so many positive reviews, and that was one of the main reasons I chose them. And honestly, I don’t regret it for a second! From the very beginning, from the booking process, my travel advisor Gabriel was always there to answer all my questions. He was very quick to respond, clear, and extremely helpful. The organization and communication with him were perfect, even throughout my safari. During the safari, I also had an excellent guide, Simon, who truly made this experience unforgettable. He explained everything we needed to know about the animals and the ecosystem, was always attentive to our requests, and treated everyone in the group with kindness and warmth. Thanks to the whole team, I had an amazing experience in Tanzania that I will never forget. I would absolutely recommend World Adventure Tours and would not hesitate for a second to travel with them again!
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Great safari, a few details weren’t advertised correctly Wir haben die „ Extended Big Five Safari in Tanzania – Waterfalls & Hot Springs, 9 Days“ mit World Adventure Tours gebucht und waren vor der Reise in Kontakt mit einem Büro in Kenia. Sally von dort hat alle Fragen schnell und hilfreich beantwortet. Vor Ort wurde unsere Reise aber vollständig von ZARA Tours durchgeführt… Die fünf Tage Safari mit Hamza von ZARA Tours waren super. Alles super organisiert und gute Hotels mit schönen Zimmern (Highview Hotel und Serengeti Safari Lodge). Im Anschluss hatten wir noch drei Tage im eher mittelmäßigen Springlands Hotel in Moshi, wovon aus die Wasserfall-Kaffee-Tour und die Hot Springs als unabhängige Tagesausflüge mit anderen Guides und Fahrern durchgeführt wurden. Leider waren ein paar Dinge anders als vorab von World Adventure Tours beschrieben: • Trinkwasser war nicht wie beschrieben während der ganzen Tour inkludiert, sondern nur im Safari-Auto. Auf den anschließenden Tagesausflügen und in den Hotels war Wasser mit teilweise bis zu $ 4/1,5 l sehr teuer. • Leider waren nicht alle Hotels standardmäßig mit Moskito-Netzen ausgestattet. Bei einem mussten wir in der ersten Nacht in eine deutlich schlechtere Zimmerkategorie wechseln, um ein Moskito-Netz über dem Bett zu haben. • Die Chemka Hot Springs sind mit 27-28 Grad nur lauwarm und vor allem wurde in der Beschreibung verschwiegen, dass dort Fische im Wasser sind, die an den Füßen der Badenden knabbern. Das fanden wir super unangenehm, daher hätten wir uns diesen Tag komplett sparen können.
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Kelly F
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Fantastic Company & Safari Guide My experience with World Adventure Tours from inquiring to completing the safari has been exceptional. Gabriel was my booking agent and was regularly in contact and offered support before and during the safari. Our Safari with our guide Simon was fantastic. He is extremely professional and makes guests feel comfortable and safe. He is a great communicator, explaining the plans for the day and regularly asking us what we want to see and do to incorporate into his schedule. Simon is extremely knowledgeable about the animals and Tanzania history and culture and was able to answer all questions and share so much with us. He was lots of fun and had jokes with us. I can also say he is a very safe driver. He is one of the best guides I have had in any of my safaris and I can’t praise him enough. I would definitely book another tour through World Adventure Tours and highly recommend them.
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Trip of a Lifetime Booked a Kilimanjaro summit hike and 2 day safari through World Adventure Tours and they were excellent from start to finish. Communication was faultless throughout, dealing with any issues immediately (was supposed to fly out day air traffic control went down across UK and ended up flying out day after - all hotels changed immediately to update the trip). Airport transfer efficient. Our mountain guide Sylvester was professional and made sure we made it up the mountain safely and successfully. Assistant guide and porters also did an amazing job, making sure we were well fed and supported throughout. Without Sylvester amd his team we wpuld not have made it to the summit. Our end safari was also well organised, taking in Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park before being returned to the airport to fly home. Would highly recommend.
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Excellent company! World Adventure Tours were an amazing company to deal with. The communication and information provided in the build up to the trip was excellent. They were very accommodating to all requests and changes to be made. I was particularly impressed with how responsive they were to queries with quick turn around times for information. We had issues with delays for ongoing flights and they were very receptive and helpful to sort out our problems where I suspect others wouldn't have been! The experience itself goes without saying, absolutely incredible and would highly recommend to anyone to not only book themselves a trip but through World Adventure Tours for a smooth and reassuring process.
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Ticked off the bucket list The overall experience was truly unforgettable . Fron day one to day 7 was filled eye-opening new experiences and the guides and there porters helped us every step of the way. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and one that wont be forgotten.
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Kilimanjaro experience We had a wonderful experience. The two guides Issa and John were very kind and took us to the top as they said they would. Perfect pace end rhythm. All the team was kind and helpful. Perfect adventure! Don’t hesitate ad go for it!
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Kilimandscharo gemeistert Wir sind mit unserem Guide Dastan die Lemosho-Route gelaufen und es war einfach fantastisch. Dastan ist wirklich ein sehr guter Guide und hat uns sicher auf und wieder runter vom Berg gebracht. Auch der Rest des Gesms hat sich um alle Bedürfnisse bestens gekümmert.