Lake Manyara National Park encompasses an area of 330 sq.km, of which 200 sq.km is lake. It was proclaimed a National Park in 1960. The park is situated between the 600 m high slopes of the Great Rift Valley and Lake a.
Because it is only 130 km from Aruba, you can visit it in a one day trip excursion. At the Southern end of the park are hot Sulphur Springs known as Majimoto. Further along the forest the area opens up into woodlands, grassland, swamps and beyond, the soda lake itself.
The park, nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarment, is known for its beauty. Wildlife at Lake Manyara is not restricted to birdlife only. Many game animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, hippo and a great variety of smaller animals also roam the park.