ARUSHA, May 30 -- LAKE Manyara National Park is located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in northern Tanzania. Positioned between Arusha and the Ngorongoro Highlands, it is one of the most accessible parks in Tanzanias northern safari circuit.

The park covers an area of about 330 square kilometres, although nearly two-thirds of this area is occupied by the shallow alkaline waters of Lake Manyara itself.

Despite its relatively small size compared to other national parks in Tanzania, Lake Manyara offers remarkable ecological diversity and a rich wildlife experience. The park is widely known for its varied landscapes, which include dense groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, hot springs, and the alkaline la...