Lake Manyara

Information on the Park:

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[li]Established 1960 (second oldest National Park).[/li]
[li]330 Sq. Km of Area (127 Sq. miles) of which 220 Sq. Km (77 Sq. Miles) is covered by the lake.[/li]
[li]960 m above sea level (Lake Manyara) to 1,600m (the uppermost point of the Rift Wall in the southern part of the Park).[/li]
[li]Dry season from late May to October/November; Wet season from October/November to May. Exception is in the groundwater forest area.[/li]

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What you will experience in Lake Manyara National Park?

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[li]Unique and conspicuous groundwater forest.[/li]
[li]Rich flora of the groundwater forest.[/li]
[li]Amazing profusion of bird life, particularly on the lake shore (migrants and residents).[/li]
[li]Fascinating elements of the landscape – Rift Valley escarpment.[/li]
[li]Large herds of elephants, buffalos, tree climbing lions and large troops of Olive baboons.[/li]
[li]Wide variety of wading birds.[/li]
[li]Day and Night Game drives; Mountain Bike tours; Forest walks on the escarpment outside the Park.[/li]
[li]Canoeing on the Lake when water levels are sufficiently high.[/li]
[li]115 km. from Arusha (about two hours’ drive – tarmac road).[/li]

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