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Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Discover Lake Manyara National Park with Kipe Adventures

Lake Manyara National Park

Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park offers a unique and diverse safari experience that perfectly complements visits to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. Known for its tree-climbing lions, pink-hued flamingos, and varied landscapes, Lake Manyara is a hidden gem that surprises and delights travelers seeking both wildlife and stunning scenery.

At Kipe Adventures, we design immersive safaris through Lake Manyara that highlight its natural beauty, ecological diversity, and cultural richness. Whether you’re visiting for a day or including it as part of a multi-park itinerary, Lake Manyara is a must-see on Tanzania’s northern circuit.

Why Visit Lake Manyara National Park?

Despite being one of the smaller parks in Tanzania, Lake Manyara packs an extraordinary amount of biodiversity into its 325 square kilometers. From groundwater forests to open plains, hot springs, and the expansive soda lake, the park offers a changing backdrop at every turn.

Highlights of Wildlife:

Tree-climbing lions (a rare behavior in African lions)
Elephants, often seen in the forested areas
Buffalos, wildebeests, giraffes, and zebras on the plains
Baboons and blue monkeys in troops
Over 400 bird species, including pelicans, flamingos, and fish eagles

Unique Landscapes of Lake Manyara

Groundwater Forest: Lush and cool, ideal for elephant and monkey sightings.
Acacia Woodland: Habitat for giraffes, impalas, and tree-climbing lions.
Open Plains: Good for spotting grazers and predators.
Lake Shore: Home to thousands of waterbirds and seasonal flamingo flocks.
Hot Springs (Maji Moto): Geothermal activity in the park’s southern region.

Best Time to Visit Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara is a year-round destination, but seasonal changes offer different experiences:

June to October (Dry Season): Easier wildlife viewing with animals concentrated near water sources.
November to May (Green Season): Lush scenery, rich birdlife, and fewer tourists. Ideal for photographers.

Mid-range Tanzania Safari Packages

4-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

4-Day Tanzania Mid-range Safari

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

From

$1,505

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5-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Central & Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater

5-Day Tanzania MId-range Safari

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

From

$2,080

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6-Day Tanzania Mid-range Safari

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

From

$2,450

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7-Day Tanzania Mid-range Safari

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

From

$2,750

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Luxury Tanzania Safari Packages

4-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

From

$2,271

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5-Day Tanzania Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

5-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

From

$2,800

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6-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

From

$3,350

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7-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

From

$3,100

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Enjoy a free Maasai village tour.

Book with us and learn Maasai culture, and traditional. On any tour you book with Kipe Adventure you will get a free tour to Maasai village.

What to Expect from a Kipe Safari

Comfortable Accommodation – Hand-selected lodges and tented camps offering a great mix of comfort and authenticity.
Expert Safari Guides – Passionate, knowledgeable guides who bring Tanzania’s landscapes and wildlife to life.
Flexible Itineraries – Designed around your travel dates, interests, and group size.
Full-Board Safaris – Enjoy local and international cuisine, from campfire breakfasts to lodge dinners under the stars.
Wildlife-Rich Destinations – Visit the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and more.

What Our Clients Are Saying About Us?

OLTUKAI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

Why Choose Kipe Adventure

UniquenessOur experiences are truly lifetime experiences because they extend beyond mere adventure; they're deeply rooted in community engagement and sustainable impact. As we journey towards the local communities, particularly the Maasai community, we encounter a warmth and hospitality that makes us feel like family, welcomed with open arms into their culture and way of life. In our collaborative efforts, we've had the privilege of partnering with an NGO, Oltukai, dedicated to uplifting vulnerable children, orphans, women, elders, and ensuring access to clean water for the Maasai community. Through our shared work, we've committed 20% of our profits towards supporting these initiatives, creating a positive ripple effect that spans various aspects of community well-being.
Local NativesOur experiences are lifetime experiences why so! Because our all adventure we doing towards to the local communities (Maasai community) whereby the local communities are so very friendly and their like strangers as like their origin, During our work together we found an NGO that aims to support Vulnerable kids, Orphans, Women, and Elders as well as support the Maasai community’s clear water. So in our work, we do each 20% we get at our profit we have been dedicated to saving and giving back to the local community, which helps in several variants.
AuthenticThe local community is very friendly to share with their culture and warmly welcome you at their homes, You can experience and participate in ancient traditions and rituals. With them and us you are only tourist will you booking a tour but after land our land your stranger.

OLTUKAI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (OCDO)

Lake Manyara National Park Safari