Reviews: Lake Manyara Safari
Below are independent comments from 48 of our travellers who have done this activity and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
Mr & Mrs S
Teddington
"Lake Manyara Safari review"
Based at Entamanu Ngorongoro on 13 Oct 2019
"Really enjoyed a day visit to Lake Manyara from Gibbs Farm.
Peter was a very friendly and knowledgeable driver/ guide organised by Gibbs. We did not feel that LM was too crowded on the day we visited; certainly worthwhile making this a separate trip rather than just passing through the park en route for a couple of hours.
We had some fabulous sightings of elephant (within touching distance of the vehicle) and lions; also the variety of birdlife in both the woodland and wetland zones was most prolific." Read more about this whole safari
Peter was a very friendly and knowledgeable driver/ guide organised by Gibbs. We did not feel that LM was too crowded on the day we visited; certainly worthwhile making this a separate trip rather than just passing through the park en route for a couple of hours.
We had some fabulous sightings of elephant (within touching distance of the vehicle) and lions; also the variety of birdlife in both the woodland and wetland zones was most prolific." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Sisters
London
"Lake Manyara Flamingos"
Based at Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge on 9 Sep 2019
"A lovely day spent at lake Manyara, through different terrains as well as the lakes and flamingos.
We saw lots of baboons and black faced monkeys, eating the fragrant acacia blossom, which were very entertaining.
Great hippo viewings, wallowing in the lakes. Lots of ibis, storks, hamerkop and vultures. Just great to eat our packed lunch watching all the water activity. Not as many flamingo as anticipated as the lake was quite dry by now but still good, with hundreds of pelicans too.
Would recommend this park for the variety of wildlife." Read more about this whole safari
We saw lots of baboons and black faced monkeys, eating the fragrant acacia blossom, which were very entertaining.
Great hippo viewings, wallowing in the lakes. Lots of ibis, storks, hamerkop and vultures. Just great to eat our packed lunch watching all the water activity. Not as many flamingo as anticipated as the lake was quite dry by now but still good, with hundreds of pelicans too.
Would recommend this park for the variety of wildlife." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr D.
Cambridge
"Lake Manyara Safari review"
Based at Lemala Ngorongoro on 7 Sep 2019
"We enjoyed our visit to Lake Manyara.
It would have been nice to know in advance that because of the dry season the flamingos could not be reached. However we saw a lot of lovely birdlife and other wildlife." Read more about this whole safari
It would have been nice to know in advance that because of the dry season the flamingos could not be reached. However we saw a lot of lovely birdlife and other wildlife." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Good
Mr & Mrs D
Hampshire
"Great for Hippo spotting"
Based at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge on 3 Sep 2019
"A very enjoyable few hours at Lake Manyara. Relaxing and laid back, with an amazing hippo pool with about 70 hippos in residence at the time. We could have watched them for hours."
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Overall
Excellent
Dip & family
Cardiff
"Lake Manyara Safari review"
Based at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge on 1 Aug 2019
"Beautiful ancient forest."
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Overall
Excellent
Marilyn & Duane
CA
"A quick look."
Based at Rhino Lodge on 1 Aug 2019
"We spent a few hours driving through Lake Manyara. It felt more grounded than our other game drives.. Interesting place, but not a highlight"
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Overall
Good
Mrs C
Highgate
"Great place to visit"
Based at Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge on 25 Jul 2019
"Really interesting and varied terrain with lots of different wildlife e.g. huge flocks of pelicans and flamingos
Beautiful lake" Read more about this whole safari
Beautiful lake" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Rusty Hudak
Stow, OH
"Lake Manyara Safari review"
Based at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge on 31 Jul 2019
"I'm happy to say we were pleasantly surprised to see more animals than expected (both in variety and numbers). It's not Serengeti-like numbers of course, but good."
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Overall
Excellent
Mr & Dr C
Chicago
"Nice place to spend a few hours"
Based at Plantation Lodge on 15 Jul 2019
"We enjoyed Lake Manyara for a few hours. It's a small park and a lot of it has relatively dense foliage, so in places it's hard to see animals.
But there are parts of the park that are movie-set spectacular, filled with a variety of animals and the lake in the background.
We did the treetop walk, which was not at all worth either the cost or the time we spent on it." Read more about this whole safari
But there are parts of the park that are movie-set spectacular, filled with a variety of animals and the lake in the background.
We did the treetop walk, which was not at all worth either the cost or the time we spent on it." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Good
Dalys
London
"Delightful drive with amazing lion siting"
Based at Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge on 27 Jun 2019
"We drove the whole length of the park which was actually really interesting.
The landscape is varied and as well as the extensive birdlife we saw the blue monkey playing and feeding and a beautiful female lion lounging on a tree at one of the campsites. one of the best photos I have!
Fazo our guide is absolutely wonderful and as well as that wildlife we also so various elephants at close range." Read more about this whole safari
The landscape is varied and as well as the extensive birdlife we saw the blue monkey playing and feeding and a beautiful female lion lounging on a tree at one of the campsites. one of the best photos I have!
Fazo our guide is absolutely wonderful and as well as that wildlife we also so various elephants at close range." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
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