Explore Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park stretches in Tanzania’s rainforest at the foot of The Great Rift Valley. Not only has the park attracted predators; it also has become home for huge colonies of pink flamingos whose number amazes even experienced travelers. The thick pink spot along the shore reflected from the water surface seems to raise manyfold their already huge population.
More than 400 kinds of birds inhabit the park, some of which can be found only in Tanzania in Manyara Park. Pelicans and storks, ibises and cranes, cormorants and marabous are all living in this small park. There is a great number of ancient bird families such as hornbills. As in other well-known parks of Tanzania you will certainly meet zebras, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, lions and many other representatives of the African fauna.
Highlights
- The centrepiece of the park – Lake Manyara, provides a stunning backdrop for wildlife sightings.
- Home to an extensive array of wildlife – ranging from mammals and primates to several herbivores, antelopes, and tree-climbing lions.
- The park is home to the largest population of baboons on the planet.
- The varied vegetation ranges from lush forests to open grasslands.
- Unique habitats like an umbrella, acacia, sausage, and baobab trees provide a life-nurturing force for a variety of wildlife and birdlife.
- The best Tanzania National Park to see a full display of high-flying avians with more than 400 documented species of birds.
- The wet season of the park brings with it several migratory birds, with the highlight being the plumage of beautiful pink flamingoes.
- The soothing Maji Moto Hot springs are located inside the park’s premises, and visiting here is the most relaxing and refreshing.
Interesting Facts about Lake Manyara National Park
Colonies of pink flamingos migrate from one lake to another throughout the year coming to Lake Manyara National Park in the period from June to September. As their abode they choose the mud flats where crustaceans, which are their main diet, live. Without it their feathers have grey-white color. While newly hatched flamingos are always grey, they become pink as they get older – in a year, thanks to the pigment carotene which is contained in their food.
Lake Manyara National Park Photography
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