Known for its elephants and tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara is also excellent for flamingos and other fascinating birds in and around the soda lake. A Lake Manyara safari is a fascinating experience as the Park also features a ground-water forest, acacia tortilis woodland and hot springs called Maji Moto.

Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise (more than 400 species), particularly for waterfowl and migrants, and the forests are famous for lion sightings. Lions hunt on the grassy shores of the Lake, and are known for their habit of climbing and lounging in trees.

The Park was once favoured by big game hunters – Ernest Hemingway featured it in his book The Green Hills of Africa. Today the wildlife is protected, and includes blue and vervet monkeys, baboons, Maasai giraffe and impala.

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