Destination guide
Lake Manyara & Tarangire
Baobab plains, giant elephant herds and tree-climbing lions
What's happening
Events & festivals
June to October
Dry-season elephant gathering
The peak months when huge elephant herds and other wildlife concentrate along the Tarangire River.
November to May
Flamingo season at Manyara
The wetter months when flamingos and migrant waterbirds flock to the soda lake in greatest numbers.
Various (annual)
Mto wa Mbu cultural festival days
Community cultural events in the gateway village celebrating the area's many ethnic groups.
December to March
Green-season birding peak
The prime window for migrant birds across both parks, ideal for keen birdwatchers.