When is the best time to visit?

June to October is dry with excellent visibility. November to May is green with prolific birdlife and flamingos when conditions allow. Wildlife viewing is good year round with different photographic moods by season.

Where should I stay for Lake Manyara?

Inside the park at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge for forest seclusion, or pair with Chem Chem or Little Chem Chem for private concession freedom including night drives, guided walks and time at photographic hides.

What experiences can you arrange?

Day game drives, the Treetop Walkway, guided bush walks and night drives from private concessions, photographic hides and cultural experiences with Maasai or Barabaig communities. Hot air ballooning can be added in select nearby areas.

Is Lake Manyara suitable for families, couples or solo travelers?

Yes. We match lodges and pacing to your preferences and handle every detail from arrival to departure for families, couples and solo travelers.

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Greater flamingos stepping through the shallows of Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Lake Manyara blends Rift Valley escarpment, mahogany forest and a shimmering soda lake. Tree-climbing lions, elephants and prolific birdlife thrive here. Stay inside the park at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, or pair with Chem Chem’s exclusive-use wilderness for night drives, walks and unhurried, slow-safari days.

Explore Experience Inspiration

Tree climbing lioness in Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

QUICK FACTS
Tree-climbing lions
400+ bird species
Soda lake
Mohogany forest
Treetop walkway

Guests walking among giraffes and palm savannah near Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Elephants at a waterhole near Little Chem Chem, Lake Manyara area, Tanzania

Forest, Lake & Treetops

Wake to birdsong in the mahogany canopy at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge; explore the treetop boardwalk and lake shore for flamingos and elephants. Shift to Chem Chem or Little Chem Chem for night drives, guided walks and time at photographic hides. Calm, close-to-nature days between forest and plains.

Experiences & Highlights

Blend day and night game drives, guided Bush Walking Safaris and the Treetop Boardwalk with Photography Hides and Cultural Experiences (Maasai, Barabaig). Add Hot Air Balloon Safaris, alfresco Bush Dining, Stargazing and, and an Under-the-Stars sleepout. Stays span forest seclusion and private-concession freedom at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge and the Chem Chem collection of camps and lodges.