Rift Valley
Lake Manyara
Tree-climbing lions and flamingo-pink shores.
Best time
Jul – Oct
Ideal stay
1 day
Highlight
Tree-climbing lions
About Lake Manyara
Why you’ll never forget it
Nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, vibrant birdlife and stunning lake scenery. Its diverse habitats — groundwater forest, open grassland and a flamingo-pink soda lake — deliver an exceptional safari experience within a compact area.
It is famous for its tree-climbing lions, draped lazily across acacia branches, and for the troops of baboons that make it one of the best primate-watching parks in Africa.
Things To Do
Experiences in Lake Manyara
Lions in the Trees
Manyara’s lions famously lounge in the branches of acacia trees.
Flamingo Shores
Thousands of flamingos turn the soda lake a shimmering pink.
Hot Springs
Steaming mineral springs bubble up at the lake’s southern end.
Gallery
Lake Manyara through the lens
