Rift Valley
Lake Manyara National Park
Forest, escarpment and a shimmering soda lake.
The place
A landscape with its own rhythm.
Compact and surprising, Manyara moves from groundwater forest to open floodplain beneath the Great Rift Valley wall. It is a beautiful pause between larger northern landscapes.
- Best time
- June–October; November–May for birdlife
- Suggested stay
- 1 night
- Defining wildlife
- Elephant, Baboon, Flamingo, Tree-climbing lion
Ways to experience it
01Forest game drives
02Birding
03Canopy walk
04Cycling nearby
Travel slowly
Leave room for the unscripted.
The most memorable hours are rarely on an itinerary. We plan enough time for weather, wildlife and curiosity to lead.
