Home to impudent rock-climbing klipspringer and diminutive dik-dik, varieties of colorful birds, Lake Manyara National Park is the smallest national park which mirrors those of many different parts of Tanzania in miniature.
Through Tanzania Safari Tours, we can help you in venturing into this stunning park which is located at the bottom of Great Rift Valley escarpment. Interestingly, the park comprises of different range of habitats ranging from rift wall, groundwater forest, acacia woodlands, and open grasslands along with the shore of the soda lake.
Now, here is the time for knowing about the six popular attractions which lure visitors to this unique national park and provide a chance to have some of the most remarkable memories:-
1. Africa’s Largest Concentration Of Elephants
Lake Manyara National Park is known for serving as a habitat of Africa’s largest concentration of elephants. On your Tanzania Wildlife Safaris, you will have multiple sightings of large & different elephant herds at the same time.
Additionally, you can also catch glimpses of numerous other animals such as mongooses, the cute Kirk’s dik-dik, hippos, buffaloes, antelopes, gazelles, and large troupes of baboons.
2. The Rare Tree-Climbing Lions
Lake Manyara National Park is different from other neighboring parks like Serengeti in numerous ways. Here you are not going to see the lions dozing off on the ground but you will see them resting on the trees.
Yes, this is a specific sight that will catch you off-guard while touring this park while on Tanzania Adventure Safaris. Apart from elephants, Lake Manyara is also known for tree-climbing lions which are a rare attraction that this park has to offer the entire world. Even zoologists are not sure how the lions have managed to develop this interesting skill.
3. Dynamic Melting Pot Of Cultures And Personalities- Mto Wa Mbu Village
Next in line, is the Mto Wa Mbu Village. The village is not located far from the entrance of the Lake Manyara. This village is mostly local farming and a market village known as Mto We Mbu. The town is open for you to spend your
Tanzania Safari Holidays by looking & buying for souvenir shopping.
It is also a good place for peeking into the day to day life of the Tanzanian people. On market days, farmers from all over the region come here to show off their wares in this lively melting pot of cultures and personalities. It is also one of the best ways to familiarize with the local people.
4. Towering Termite Mounds Dotted In The Landscape
Among the most eye-catching features of Tanzania Safari Tours in Lake Manyara National Park one is the towering termite mounds that dot the natural landscape. These impressive structures are the work of tiny but hard-working insects known as termites. Except this level of engineering, the termites are also known for cultivating a fungus in special chambers within their colony.
While most of these fascinating, work, takes place in underground tunnels where the naked eye is never going to see it. The castles that these termites build are quite amazing to see. It is safe to say that these termites are much more efficient in building structure than us.
5. Cherish Huge Flocks Of Brightly Coloured Flamingos
For several months of the year, thousands of flamingos call Lake Manyara home. This is due to the minuscule algae that they feed on in its alkaline waters. Lake Manyara is perhaps one of the best of Tanzania Destinations to see huge flocks of brightly colored birds. There are numerous water birds in the area such as storks and pelicans that shuffle around next to short grasses on the shore of the lake.
The park is also a bird lovers’ paradise with a wide variety of 350 species of local species inhabiting the forest and bush. The best time to observe these birds is in the late afternoon and early morning sessions of game drives. Thus, it will be better for you to get ready with your long-range cameras for capturing the best shots.
6. Beautiful And Relaxing Maji Moto Spring
As you wind your way down through bumpy & dusty roads through the desert land surrounding Lake Manyara National Park, it might seem unlikely that something like Maji Moto could exist out here. Yet when the oasis comes into your view, you will feel the urge to swim here after a long drive.
Maji Moto is a natural spring with palm and fig trees surrounding it. It is an isolated paradise which has crystal clear water, sun-dappled shady picnic spots, and matchless beauty. A perfect place for concluding your Tanzania Tours And Safaris with a swim and a picnic lunch.
There are a lot of wonders in store for you & countless others who come here to enjoy their Tanzania Safari Tours for not only watching the natural treasures of Manyara National Park but also several others where you can see some rare species of animals & talents, just waiting for your arrival & attention. Just visit us @ https://agamatours.com/ to find out more.
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