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Lake Manyara National Park

Manyara, Tanzania

Lake Manyara National Park Two Zebras

Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Tanzania // African Safari· wildlife Location: [post_gps_latitude], [post_gps_longitude]

Lake Manyara is really two lakes. Well, it is depending on the time of year you visit. In the dry season, with the water level low, it basically splits in two.

The northern end, where the Simba River feeds in, is swampy with fresh(-ish) water. There are reeds, plants, and lots of wildlife. Hippos soak in the muddy water, and zebras, wildebeests, and impala graze.

The other end looks very different: a vast, flat, featureless plain from the alkaline water. Lake Manyara is, after all, basically a salt lake (or, more properly, a soda lake). The grass, such that there is, is low. Only a few giraffes and wildebeest wander through the hazy heat.

Ernest Hemingway called Lake Manyara “the loveliest [lake] … in Africa.” The National Park, which is relatively small compared with the nearby Tarangire National Park and very different from Ngorongoro Crater, also nearby, is famous for its climbing lions and troops of baboons. You’ll see plenty of baboons, although the lions are harder to catch a glimpse of (as are the leopards). And the thick jungle near the park entrance, is the ideal habitat for blue monkeys and hundreds of varieties of birds.

Photos of Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park Elevated View

A view from up on the ridge overlooking the national park. The lake is off to the left, mostly out of the frame. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Lake Manyara National Park Blue Monkey

A Blue Monkey. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Lake Manyara National Park Creek

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Lake Manyara National Park Solitary Giraffe

A solitary giraffe wanders along the edge of the lake. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Lake Manyara National Park Baboons

Baboons taking over the road. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Lake Manyara National Park Dirt Road

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Lake Manyara National Park Do Not Feed Animals

Good advice. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Lake Manyara National Park View

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Lake Manyara National Park Elephant

The elephant had wandered over to take a closer look (while the truck was stopped). Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Lake Manyara National Park Silvery-cheeked Hornbill on a Tree

A Silver-Cheeked Hornbill. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Lake Manyara National Park Scenery

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Lake Manyara National Park Three Giraffes

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Lake Manyara National Park Tourists Watching Giraffes

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Lake Manyara National Park Two Giraffes

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Lake Manyara National Park Acacia Trees and Dirt Road

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Lake Manyara National Park Silvery-cheeked Hornbill

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What To Know Before You Go

Where to Next?

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    Tarangire National Park
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    Climbing Kilimanjaro
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Travel Advice for Tanzania

You can find the latest U.S. Department of State travel advisories and information for Tanzania (such as entry visa requirements and vaccination requirements) here.

The British and Australian governments offer their own country-specific travel information. You can find the British Government's travel advice for Tanzania here and the Australian Government's here.

Health & Vaccinations

The CDC makes country-specific recommendations for vaccinations and health for travelers. You can find their latest information for Tanzania here.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.


Location: Manyara
Country: Tanzania
Coordinates:
      Latitude: -3.625637
      Longitude: 35.801854

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About David Coleman

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living.

I’m based in Washington, DC.

You can find my photography gear reviews and tips at havecamerawilltravel.com/photographer.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.

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