TOURIST ACTIVITIES IN LAKE MANYARA: Lake Manyara national park, located just 126km from Arusha makes it easily accessible on a 90-minute scenic road trip. The park is famously known for tree climbing lions and the soda lake, Lake Manyara, an important breeding place for lesser flamingoes. Though small compared to the other national parks in the north of Tanzania, there are quit a number of different activities that visitors to Lake Manyara national park can take part in.
TOURIST ACTIVITIES IN LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Game drives
The best way to experience the wilderness of Lake Manyara national park. Both day and night game drives are available within the park. During the night game drives, get a chance to see the nocturnal animals of Lake Manyara like the civet cats, genets, porcupines and expect excellent sightings of lions.
Canoeing on Lake Manyara
Take on a 2-hour canoeing experience on the beautiful Lake Manyara. Excellent bird watching moments and get a closer look at the animals grazing at the shores of the lake. Like giraffes, zebras, buffalos, hippos among others.
Treetop walkway
This 30-45-minute walk takes you over the lush green forests of Lake Manyara national park. Experience the park from a suspended walkway over the Manyara forests enjoying beautiful views of the avian life of the park and other inhabitants of the forest like the primates.
Guided nature walks / walking safaris
In the company of an experienced ranger guide. Take on a nature walk in Lake Manyara national park to get close and personal with the flora and fauna of the park. Get to notice up close the smaller wildlife of the park.
Bird watching
Lake Manyara national park is home to over 400 different species of birds. From the common water birds to the savannah and forest / woodland birds.
Other activities close to Lake Manyara national park:
- Hiking tours
- Forest walks
- Community cultural visits / Mto Wa Mbu village tour
- Mountain biking tours
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