Rift Valley escarpment
Lake Manyara & Tarangire, Tanzania
About
The dramatic western wall of the Rift rising behind Lake Manyara, offering sweeping viewpoints.
Upscale lodge in Lake Manyara National Park, featuring airy dining, a lounge bar & an outdoor pool.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Where it is
Getting to & around Lake Manyara & Tarangire
From other cities: Light aircraft serve Lake Manyara Airport from Arusha and the Serengeti, and most visitors drive from Arusha, reaching Tarangire in about two hours and Manyara in around two and a half.
Getting around: Access within the parks is by 4x4 safari vehicle; the gateway village of Mto wa Mbu is served by daladalas and taxis.
Full getting-there guideMore in Lake Manyara & Tarangire
National Park
Tarangire National Park
A vast park of baobab-studded plains and river valleys famous for its enormous elephant herds.
National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
A compact park pairing lush groundwater forest with a shallow soda lake and tree-climbing lions.
National Park
Tarangire River
The permanent river that draws wildlife from far around during the dry season, a prime game-viewing corridor.
Tourist Attraction
Manyara treetop walkway
A canopy suspension walk offering a novel forest perspective and good birdwatching.