Lake Manyara National Park

Location: Lake Manyara National Park is one of Africa’s alkaline water lakes located in the northern part of Tanzania, at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. The park is 126 kilometers west of Arusha, approximately ninety minutes drive from Arusha town. The park is sized 330 square kilometers of which 220 sq kilometers are covered by the lake.
Wildlife: Lake Manyara has a big number of elephants and giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, and warthog, Klipspringer, Leopards, tree climbing lions, baboons, East African lions, cheetahs, blue monkeys, dik-dik, gazelles, and hippopotami.
Lake Manyara National Park is known for the flamingos that populate the lake during the wet season, and more than 400 species of birds that inhabit the park.
Climate: The climate in Lake Manyara NP is mild and temperate. Average temperatures are consistent throughout the year. It is very rarely hot enough to be uncomfortable, but it is almost always cold during the evening and early morning. Taking warm clothing along on early morning game drives is recommended.
The Dry Season is experienced during the months of June to October. Afternoon temperatures are usually around 24°C/75°F.Average evening temperatures get as cold as 14°C/57°F. The Wet season occurs between November and May. Afternoon temperatures are typically around 27°C/81°F. Night time temperatures are around 16°C/61°F.
Activities: Game drives, trekking, bird watching, Canoeing, Camping, Picnicking, filming, bush meals.
Unique Features:
• Tree-climbing lions and blue monkeys
• Largest baboon troop ever recorded
• Highest concentrations of elephants in Africa with up to 3,000 elephants
• Dramatic Rift Valley views, with cliffs towering over 2,000 feet above the lake
• Hot springs