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Sheltering under the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara is a beautiful little park well known for its diverse set of landscapes and wildlife, and in particular for its elephants, incredible bird life, and large troops of baboons. The park covers an area of 325 sq. km, though the shallow, alkaline lake consumes roughly 2/3 of this area.
There are stunning views of the park from every direction. On the southern side of the park, you will find the hot springs of Maji Moto, which are about 60ºC. And, like most Rift Valley lakes, the water is alkaline. This attracts vast flocks of flamingos, which form a pink foam against a silver background of water. Altogether, this area offers beautiful views as you take in the massive lake with its silver shimmer and surrounding vegetation.
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The most famous spectacle in the park is the tree-climbing lions, which are occasionally seen along branches of acacia trees. Other animals found in the park include buffalo, elephants, leopards, baboons, impala, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, ostrich and hippos. Popularly referred to as an ornithologist’s paradise, Lake Manyara National Park contains over 400 bird species.
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