A Famous Home for unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds Located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park offers varied ecosystems, incredible bird life, and breathtaking views. The shores of the lake, encrusted with pink flamingo, attract more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants. Large herds of buffalo, cheetah, Masai giraffe and impala roam the lake shores and the forested valley slopes.

Very relaxed elephants to view at close quarters   ::   Superb birding and seasonal flamingo flock   ::   Has species less common or more difficult to see in other northern parks