Tarangire & Lake Manyara

Tarangire & Lake Manyara

Baobabs, tree-climbing lions, and elephant herds

Tanzania

About Tarangire & Lake Manyara

Tarangire National Park is famous for its ancient baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa, which gather along the Tarangire River in the dry season. Neighbouring Lake Manyara offers a lush contrast — groundwater forest, soda-lake flamingos, and its famous tree-climbing lions.

Together they form the perfect opening chapter of Tanzania's Northern Circuit, en route to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.

Highlights

  • Herds of up to 300 elephants in Tarangire
  • Ancient baobab-studded landscapes
  • Tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
  • Flamingos on the soda lake
  • Over 500 bird species recorded

Iconic Wildlife

  • Elephant
  • Lion
  • Leopard
  • Flamingo
  • Giraffe
  • Python

Best Time to Visit

June – October when wildlife concentrates along the river

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