Buffalo herd resting in the shade at Lake Manyara
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Northern Circuit

Lake Manyara National Park

Groundwater forest, buffalo herds and flamingo shallows.

A narrow strip between the Rift Valley escarpment and the lake, packing forest, floodplain and soda-lake habitats into one short drive — famous for tree-climbing lions, big buffalo herds and thousands of flamingos.

Highlights

  • Tree-climbing lions
  • Flamingos on the soda lake
  • Groundwater forest & baboons
  • Great half-day or full-day option

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