Lake Manyara National Park

The national park spans 325 square kilometers, including 230 square kilometers of lake surface with diverse habitats of forests, swamps, and grasslands.

The area transformed from a sports hunting ground in the 1920s to a game reserve in 1957, receiving national park status in 1960.

The park forms part of the Northern safari circuit, connecting travelers to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti through established transportation networks.

Visitors can reach the park via Kilimanjaro International Airport, followed by a 90-minute drive from Arusha on paved roads.

The shallow alkaline lake within the park supports 670 flowering plant species and provides habitat for 1.9 million lesser flamingos.

Location: Arusha Region

Inception: 1960

Website: https://tanzaniaparks.go.tz/national_parks/lake-manyara-national-park

GPS coordinates: -3.50000,35.83333

Latest update: November 14, 2025 16:34