{"id":94173,"date":"2022-07-04T18:33:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T15:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/?p=94173"},"modified":"2022-07-05T16:57:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T13:57:47","slug":"lake-manyara-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/lake-manyara-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Manyara National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lake Manyara National Park<\/h1>\n

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A Delightful Day in the Park<\/h2>\n

Some say it is the prettiest park in Tanzania. Ernest Hemingway thought so. And yet, two thirds of it is under water!<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find the big mammals here and Africa\u2019s largest troops of baboons. Yet the lions are often found lounging in the trees!<\/p>\n

And flamingos\u2026. Sometimes their numbers are in the millions. Welcome to\u00a0Lake Manyara National Park<\/b><\/strong> is small, scenic, colorful and rather different park.<\/p>\n

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It doesn\u2019t take long to cover the game-viewing circuit here as most of the park is comprised of the alkaline lake itself. Your tour begins in a thick jungle of forest where you\u2019ll easily spot some of the 100 or so baboons along the way, plus blue monkeys negotiating between old groves of mahogany trees.<\/p>\n

Emerging into the expanse of a rolling floodplain you\u2019ll take in views of the lake itself and volcanic peaks in the distance. Here you\u2019ll find buffalo, wildebeest, impala, giraffe and zebra.<\/p>\n

Moving on to a small acacia forest brings you into the habitat of elephant families and the uniquely surprising Manyara tree-climbing lions.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s the birdlife that many flock here to see. During the rainy season thousands, even millions of bright, pink flamingoes swarm and feed in the middle of the great shallow lake. There are over 400 bird species here and you can easily spot 100 on your visit including pink-backed pelican, Marabou stork and grey heron.<\/p>\n

The park is perfectly situated on the road from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Crater and is an easy stop off point to get a first taste of safari life.<\/p>\n

The western border here is the dramatic rise of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. To the east is the lake, shaded in tones of pink and fuchsia from its winged inhabitants. It is easy to see why Hemingway called the park, \u201cthe loveliest I had seen in Africa\u201d.<\/p>\n

It would be easy to skip Lake Manyara on one\u2019s way to the vastness of Ngorongoro or the immense Serengeti. But a day here presents a picture-postcard safari of stunning colour, rich woodland and some very special animal life.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget about the butterflies. There are over 180 species fluttering about in this most extraordinary park.<\/p>\n

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About Lake Manyara<\/h2>\n

The park is 330 sq. km (127 sq. mi) in size and located at an elevation of 960 m (3,150 ft). During the wet season the lake is 40 km (25 mi) wide by 15 km (9.3 mi) long with a depth of 3.7 m (12 ft).<\/p>\n

Location<\/b><\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

Lake Manyara is located in northern Tanzania, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0126 km (80 mi) west of Arusha or about a 1 \u00bd hour drive.<\/p>\n

Climate:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are two rainy seasons \u2013 the short rains are in November\/December. The long rains run from March through May, the wettest month being April. Temperatures range from 25o<\/sup>C\/77o<\/sup>F to 30o<\/sup>C\/86o<\/sup>F.<\/p>\n

When to go:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The park is open year-round and always accessible.<\/p>\n

Best time to visit:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The wildlife here is constant for most of the year. However, for viewing the large mammals July-October are the best months. The best time for bird watching is during the wet season of November-June.<\/p>\n

\"Visit<\/p>\n

Operating Hours:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The gates open at 06:00 hrs. and close at 18:00 hrs.<\/p>\n

Getting there:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

By road \u2013 you can book a tour with\u00a0Pride Drive Tour Solutions <\/b><\/strong>from Nairobi or Arusha.<\/p>\n

By air \u2013 There are many flights into Kilimanjaro International Airport, about a 2 \u2013 3-hour drive to Ngorongoro.<\/p>\n

Things to do and see<\/h2>\n

Night Game Drive<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The park has recently starting offering night safaris. This is a fun way to experience the environment and view predators on their nocturnal hunt.<\/p>\n

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Walking Safari<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Some of the camps within the park offer walking safaris as a change of pace and a way to experience the grazers up close.<\/p>\n

Hippopotamus Pool<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

At the northern end of the lake the hippopotamus pool is a fun spot for a picnic lunch.<\/p>\n

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Treetop Walkway<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tanzania\u2019s first treetop walkway is an adventure taking you through dense forest at treetop level. You\u2019ll start on a short boardwalk that rises up through the forest canopy over a series of suspension bridges up to a height of 18 m (59 ft). Experience forest life at the top along with the monkeys, butterflies and birds.<\/p>\n

Everything is contained and accessible here so you\u2019ll be able to enjoy the birdlife, wildlife and the special beauty that has made Lake Manyara Park one of Tanzania\u2019s most popular destinations.<\/p>\n

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Lake Manyara National Park with Pride Drive Tours<\/h3>\n

Join us on safari to this delightful gem of a park. We have safaris departing from Nairobi and Arusha going to Lake Manyara and other prime Kenya Parks and Tanzania Parks.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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