We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 52 Arusha Attractions »

Full-Day Lake Manyara National Park Tour

Arusha, Tanzania
+255 (27) 2548952
Ranked #8 of 15 attractions in Arusha
4.0 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Update attraction details
Write a Review

40 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    13
    15
    12
    0
    0
Date Rating
South Wales
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

An idyllic setting, and many animals to see. Lots of baboons on our trip - apparently a sign there are no lions about. And there weren't! We did see lots of elephants, hippo, zebra, wilderbeast etc but NO tree lions which was disappointing. My only advice is go here before the Serengeti national park or the Ngorngoro Crater - we... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Tanzania
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The Lake Manyara National Park is one of the small National Park in Tanzania but is very interesting Park as is here where you may be lucky to see the Lion Climb the tree which is something very rare! But not only that but here is where most of the migratory Birds are stopping from Europe on the way to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by chistopher for Arusha
North Aurora, IL
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

This smaller park is nice for a day-trip. Good for elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, hippos, water buffalo, warthogs, blue monkeys, velvet monkeys, baboons, and flamingos. You may see an occassional lion. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 7 more reviews by JFORALL for Arusha
Perth, Australia
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Nice park, we started out visit in Tanzania here, and stopped to take photos of single animals, but there is so much more in other places to see More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Kigali, Rwanda
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Ok if you only like to see baboons. Not worth spending more than 90 mins there. There are better places More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Avery23 for Arusha
Campinas, SP
Top Contributor
68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

in tanzania avoid amani tours, this name and company try to give a nice price, but is just a front page to your problems, in google is on the first name to turn up, but put this company in the last choise, the company didn`t have a real adress, a correct fix phone is just a guy with a cell... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Mountain View, Hawaii
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

Forested area with many baboons and savannah wildlife. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Carol and Jeff ... M for Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

What i can say about the Lake Manayara, i was shocked to see more than a thousands of flamingos in this lake. I also like it very much when a see many birds of different colors. flew and singing every where in the park. i did also a walking tour in this Park. It was very nice. I saw also... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by Diamondglacier for Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

If you are in Arusha and only have one day to safari this is the place to go . . . lots of elephants, giraffe and other animals as well as tons of birds. On the down side . . . LOTS of people and safari wagons. Try to look beyond the distraction of the hordes of people and focus... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 10 more reviews by Gil W for Arusha
Schoten, Belgium
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

Beautiful nature, very nice for a first safari in a completely different setting then serengeti. More difficult to see large animals More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travelers who viewed Full-Day Lake Manyara National Park Tour also viewed

Full-Day Tarangire National Park Tour
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Arusha, Tanzania
Ngurdoto Crater
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Arusha, Tanzania
 
Full-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Hike
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Arusha, Tanzania
Bright African Safaris
5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Arusha, Tanzania
 

Been to Full-Day Lake Manyara National Park Tour? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Full-Day Lake Manyara National Park Tour, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family vacations start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »