is a lake located in Monduli District of Arusha Region, Tanzania and is the seventh-largest lake of Tanzania by surface area, at 470-square-kilometre (180 sq mi). It is a shallow, alkaline lake in the Natron-Manyara-Balangida branch of the East African Rift. The northwest quadrant of the lake (about 200 sq, km.) is included within Lake Manyara National Park and it is part of the Lake Manyara Biosphere Reserve, established in 1981 by UNESCO as part of its Man and the Biosphere Programme.
There are differing explanations for how Lake Manyara got its name. The name Manyara may come from the Maasai word “emanyara”, which is the spiky, protective enclosure around a family homestead (boma). Possibly the 600 m high rift escarpment hems in the lake, like the enclosure around a Maasai boma. Another theory is that the Mbugwe tribe, who live in the Lake Manyara area, may have given the lake its name based on the Mbugwe word manyero, meaning a trough or place where animals drink water.
Hydrology and basin,
Lake Manyara has a catchment area of about 18,372 km2 with elevations between 938 m and 3633 m above sea level. The lake is in a closed basin with no outflow, wherein water is only lost by evaporation. It is fed by underground springs, but the vast majority of the inflow comes from rainwater fed permanent and ephemeral rivers that drain the surrounding catchment. The lake`s depth and the area it covers fluctuates significantly. At its maximum, during the wet season, the lake is 40 km wide by 15 km with a maximum depth of 3.7 m.
In 2010, a bathymetry survey showed the lake to have an average depth 0.81 m, and a maximum depth of about 1.18 m. In extreme dry periods the surface area of the lake shrinks as the waters evaporate and at times the lake has dried up completely.
This tour is All-Inclusive,
covering your lodging, all meals, professional guiding, and park entry permits.
Tree-Climbing Lions: Searching for the park’s most famous inhabitants, often found resting on the branches of acacia trees.
Flamingo Spectacle: Observing thousands of pink flamingos at the edge of the soda lake (seasonal).
Groundwater Forest Exploration: Driving through a lush, jungle-like forest home to large troops of baboons and blue monkeys.
The Treetop Walkway: A guided walk on a 370-meter high-altitude canopy bridge for a bird’s-eye view of the forest and wildlife.
Hippo Pool Visit: Getting out at the designated viewpoint to watch hippos and various water birds.
Mazingira Views: Driving to the base of the 400-meter high Rift Valley Escarpment for breathtaking photography.
Game Drives: Safaris in customized 4x4 vehicles to see elephants, giraffes, and zebras.
Bird Watching: Spotting over 400 species of birds, including hornbills, pelicans, and storks.
Accommodation: Stays in eco-lodges, luxury permanent tents, or campsites near the park entrance or in Mto wa Mbu.
All Meals: Full-board catering including breakfast, picnic lunches inside the park, and dinners.
Professional Guide: A certified driver-guide with expertise in the diverse ecosystems of the Rift Valley.
Park Entry Fees: All daily conservation fees, vehicle entry permits, and government taxes.
Internal Transport: Fuel and a specialized safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing.
PAYMENT POLICY
This tour is All-Inclusive,
covering your lodging, all meals, professional guiding, and park entry permits.
Tree-Climbing Lions: Searching for the park’s most famous inhabitants, often found resting on the branches of acacia trees.
Flamingo Spectacle: Observing thousands of pink flamingos at the edge of the soda lake (seasonal).
Groundwater Forest Exploration: Driving through a lush, jungle-like forest home to large troops of baboons and blue monkeys.
The Treetop Walkway: A guided walk on a 370-meter high-altitude canopy bridge for a bird’s-eye view of the forest and wildlife.
Hippo Pool Visit: Getting out at the designated viewpoint to watch hippos and various water birds.
Mazingira Views: Driving to the base of the 400-meter high Rift Valley Escarpment for breathtaking photography.
Game Drives: Safaris in customized 4x4 vehicles to see elephants, giraffes, and zebras.
Bird Watching: Spotting over 400 species of birds, including hornbills, pelicans, and storks.
Accommodation: Stays in eco-lodges, luxury permanent tents, or campsites near the park entrance or in Mto wa Mbu.
All Meals: Full-board catering including breakfast, picnic lunches inside the park, and dinners.
Professional Guide: A certified driver-guide with expertise in the diverse ecosystems of the Rift Valley.
Park Entry Fees: All daily conservation fees, vehicle entry permits, and government taxes.
Internal Transport: Fuel and a specialized safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing.
Payment Policy: Your Peace of Mind, Our Commitment
Booking Flexibility & Safari Guarantees
To ensure your complete security and peace of mind, we do not require any upfront online payments. Your 50% deposit is only payable upon your arrival at your hotel or at our designated safari starting point.
.Why is this Deposit Essential?
Your deposit is immediately allocated to secure the critical logistics of your wilderness expedition, including:
Aviation & Ground Logistics: To issue tickets for internal bush planes (charters/shuttles) and to prepare your dedicated 4x4 Safari Land Cruisers for the rugged terrain.
Exclusive Accommodations:
To confirm and hold your reservations at Luxury Tented Camps or boutique lodges. These remote properties have very limited capacity and high seasonal demand.
Conservation & Park Permits: To pre-pay all government conservation fees and park entry permits, ensuring a seamless, "no-wait" entry through the park gates without any administrative
| Group Size: | Min 1 Person |
| Destination: | Arusha |
| Start & End point: | Anywhere |
| Visa Requirements: | Visa on Arrival |
| Guider languages: | English,French, Germany, Spanish, Italian |
| Currency Used: | USD, Euro, TSH |
