Game Drive Safaris at Lake Manyara National Park : Lake Manyara national park is one of Tanzania’s great game drive safari destinations as it is vast and indeed a beautiful natural wonder that is found around lake Manyara and the rift valley making it a go to game drive safari destinations. Lake Manyara national park is found the northern part of Tanzania and is approximately 126km from Arusha one of Tanzania’s big towns. Lake Manyara national park can be accessed from Manyara through Babati. This incredible natural wonder was gazetted in the year 1960 and is under the management of Tanzania National Parks Authority. Lake Manyara national park is famously known for hosting unique tree climbing Lions that usually camp around the acacia trees in the savannah vegetation and these lions can be spotted while on a game drive from a distance. Lake Manyara national park is also a great place for wonderful and beautiful wilderness experience not forgetting that it is filled with a variety of wildlife and bird species. Lake Manyara being in the centre of this great national park has made it possible for the existence and presence of aquatic species like hippos and crocodiles which has made it possible for one to have a great game drive while viewing the different animal species making ones Tanzania wildlife safari at Lake Manyara national indeed incredible. It is also important to note that Lake Manyara national park is filled with numerous stunning sceneries, the green savannah vegetation, hills and the blue shimmering surface of the water.
Game drives at Lake Manyara national park usually take place most of the day and also at night. This always involves well trained tour guides moving with tourists in the safari vehicles and guiding them through the different tracks throughout the national park where wild animals and birds can be spotted with much easy. It is important to note that game drives usually come at the cost and shall be communicated by ones trusted tour operator. Game drives at Lake Manyara national park are one of the fun and great ways of viewing the different wildlife species in the park such as; Tree climbing lions, hyenas, leopards, impalas, giraffes, Zebras, Rhinos, buffaloes, herds of elephants, monkeys, duikers, baboons to mention but a few and some bird species like Black bishop, pink backed Pelican, crowned hornbill, Goliath heron, blacksmith lapwing to mention but a few all these beautiful wildlife species indeed make ones wildlife safari at Manyara national park indeed incredible.
Besides game drive safaris at lake Manyara national park, one can also carry out other tourist activities such as;
Bird watching; Lake Manyara national park is filled with numerous bird species that indeed creates a bird paradise. Lake Manyara national park is a UNESCO accredited birding site and has many bird species such as Black bishop, pink backed Pelican, crowned hornbill, Goliath heron, blacksmith lapwing, goose, cuckoos to mention but a few. While on a Tanzania Bird watching safari at Lake Manyara national park, one can spot these bird species.
Hiking and guided nature walks; While at Lake Manyara national park, one can take guided nature walks throughout the trails that cut across the different parts of the national park through the shores of the lake and get an intimate opportunity to view certain wildlife and bird species. To add on, guided nature walks are a great way of connecting with nature and viewing the various stunning landscapes, the shimmering waters, the green hills and vegetation to mention but a few. A tourist is however encouraged to always put on protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, trousers and safety boots for easy and safe navigation while have nature walk tours at lake Manyara national park
Boat cruise safaris; The presence of lake Manyara provides a great opportunity for an amazing boat cruise while at Lake Manyara national park. This can make it easier for tourists to view aquatic life species on the waters such as Hippos, crocodiles, snakes to mention but a few. On addition to viewing aquatic wildlife species, one can also view the various beautiful sceneries that surround the lake and get to take beautiful pictures while on the boat cruise. Boat cruises at Lake Manyara national park come at a cost and can be carried out as an individual or a group making this activity much fun filled.
The best time to visit lake Manyara national park is during the dry season especially during the months of January, February, December, June, July and August as there are lesser down pours during these months.
Lake Manyara national park also has numerous accommodation options that tourists can explore during their game drive safaris at Lake Manyara. These accommodation options range from Luxury option to midrange to budget option. This indeed makes it possible for one to have a comfortable stay while at Lake Manyara national park.
