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Lake Manyara National Park
Stretching for 50km along the base of the 600-metre high Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a scenic gem. Located on the way to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, Lake Manyara National Park is well worth a stop in its own right. Ernest Hemingway remarked that the region was “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”. Its ground water forests, bush plains, baobob strewn cliffs, and hot springs offer incredible ecological variety in a small area, rich in wildlife and incredible numbers of birds.
The soda of Lake Manyara is home to an array of bird life that thrives on its brackish waters. Pink flamingo by the thousands, colourful specks against the grey of the lake shore. Yellow-billed storks, herons, gees, grebes, ibises and kingfishers are also very common. Even reluctant bird-watchers will find something to watch and marvel at within the national park.
Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions are another reason to pay this park a visit. The only kind of their species in the world, they make the mahogany and acacia trees their home during the rainy season, and are a well-known but rather rare feature of the northern park. In addition to the lions, the national park is also home to the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world, a fact that makes for interesting game viewing of large families of the primates.
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Accommodation in Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
The walls of the Rift Valley tower about this five-star lodge, ideally located in close proximity to the famous Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
Kirurumu Tented Camp is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, enjoying a marvellous, uplifting and panoramic view eastward over Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and Mt. Losimingori.
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge boasts a spectacular setting, situated on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake.
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is the only lodge situated in the remote South-Western shore of Lake Manyara. With its unique position, the Lodge offers its guests a magnificent natural setting consisting of lush plains and tall ancient mahogany forests.
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Other regions in Tanzania
Arusha National Park is located just outside the city, and encompasses the stunning Mt.Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.
The largest city in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam is a bustling sea port with a great deal to offer to travellers
Gombe is the smallest of Tanzania's national parks, but thanks to the world renowned zoologist Dr Jane Goodall, it is one of the best known.
Located far off the beaten track, Katavi is Africa at its most wild - unadulterated bush settings, spectacular views, and rich wildlife.
Kilimanjaro climbs: dates, prices and information about treks and wilderness routes, Shira, Lemosho, Rongai, Kibo Uhuru and Mweka, from rain forest to the Arctic summit. Gane and Marshall is a dedicated tour operator and a centre of excellence for Kilimanjaro Climbs. Jeremy Gane was the project manager and leader of the Comic Relief 2009 celebrity Kilimanjaro climb.
Lake Manyara National Park occupies a 50km stretch along the base of the 600-metre high Rift Valley escarpment
Mafia Island is a popular beach destination for those looking to relax after a safari.
Mahale Mountains National Park
Mahale Mountains National Park is located in one of the most remote and secluded areas of Tanzania
Mikumi National Park is situated along the northern border of the Selous
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania boasts a blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeology
Traditionally part of the Zanzibar Archipelago, Pemba is fast becoming a unique destination in its own right.
Ruaha is a remote bastion of spectacular wilderness, undisturbed wildlife, and breathtaking scenery.
Selous is the largest game reserve in Africa and contains some of the greatest concentrations of big game left on earth.
The Serengeti National Park is one of the largest and best game reserves in Africa.
Today, many of the winding streets and high townhouses of old Stone Town remain unchanged and visitors can walk between the sultan’s palace, the House of Wonders, the Portuguese fort and gardens, the merchants’ houses, and the Turkish baths of the old city.
Here ancient Swahili history, culture and hospitality combine with hundreds of miles of endless beaches and the warm Indian Ocean.
Named after the river that flows through the park, Tarangire National Park is one of the lesser known Tanzanian National Parks, giving it a real air of undiscovered Africa.
Zanzibar’s coastline offers some of the best beaches in the world, but sand and surf vary depending on what side of the island you’re on.
