Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is located in Tanzania's Great Rift Valley region, covering about 330 square kilometres. The park gets its name from the beautiful alkaline Lake Manyara, which makes up a significant portion of the park. Known for diverse wildlife, it's especially famous for large elephant herds and lions that climb trees. Lake Manyara National Park is home to four of the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard) except for rhinoceros.

In addition to elephants, lions, and other mentioned animals, Lake Manyara National Park is home to large herds of buffalo, cheetah, Masai giraffe, impala, olive baboon, blue monkey, and sometimes bushbuck, klipspringer, and hippopotamus. The park is a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 400 bird species, including thousands of pink flamingos near the lake's shores. Lake Manyara's location near the Great Rift Valley and diverse habitats make it scenic and host various hot springs.

Entry Fees to Lake Manyara National Park:
Park Entry Fee:
Peak Season:
EAC: Adult – TSH 10,000, Child – TSH 2000
Resident: Adult – $25, Child - $7.5
Non-EAC: Adult - $50, Child - $15

Low Season:
EAC: Adult – TSH 10,000, Child – TSH 2000
Resident: Adult – $22.5, Child - $7.5
Non-EAC: Adult - $45, Child - $15

Special Activities:
Canoeing per person:
EAC: Adult – TSH 5,000, Child – TSH 2000
Resident: Adult – $20, Child - $10
Non-EAC: Adult - $20, Child - $10

Night Game Drive:
EAC: Adult – TSH 10,000, Child – TSH 5,000
Resident: Adult - $50, Child - $25
Non-EAC: Adult – 50, Child - $25

Canopy Walkway: EAC – TSH 10,000, Resident - $20, Non-EAC - $20
Crew Fee Per Person Per Day (guides, porters, campers, driver guides, and cooks): TSH 3,500

Entrance Gates to Lake Manyara National Park:
Lake Manyara National Park has two entrance gates:
1. Mto wa Mbu Gate: This gate is located in the northern part of the park, near the town of Mto wa Mbu. It is the main entrance to the park and provides easy access for visitors coming from Arusha or Karatu. The Mto wa Mbu Gate is open throughout the year. It is 10 minutes away from the Airstrip.
2. Maji Moto Gate: This gate is situated in the southern part of the park, near the town of Maji Moto. It is less commonly used by visitors and is usually reserved for special permits or specific arrangements. The Maji Moto Gate may have restricted timings and is not open throughout the year, so it's advisable to check in advance for availability and access.