LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Hemingway
describes Lake Manyara National Park’s magnificent hunting country in “The
Green Hills of Africa”. Mahogany, sausage tree and croton are alive with blue
monkeys and vervets. Elephants feed off fallen fruit while bushbuck, waterbuck,
baboons, aardvark, civet, the shy pangolin and leopard as well as the black
rhino, all make their home in the forest. Manyara is sanctuary to elusive
buffalo and hippo, giraffe, impala, zebra and the famous residents – tree
climbing lions. Lake Manyara itself is a magnet for birdlife and a kaleidoscope
of different species can be found around its shores, including huge flocks of
flamingoes. The park is ideal for a day trip. A four-wheel drive is recommended
during the rains. The dry season is from June to September and January to
February.
